Canteen Assistant - Montrose Bay High School - 981198

  • South, TAS, Australia
  • Schools and Early Years
  • Cleaning/Labouring
  • Fixed-term, part-time
  • Closing at: 13 Sep 2026 - 11:55pm AEST
  • Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 1
  • Department for Education, Children and Young People
  • $55,616 to $67,344 per annum
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The Team

Montrose Bay High School is supported by an energetic, enthusiastic, and highly dedicated team of staff who are committed to helping every student succeed. Teachers and support staff work together to provide high-quality teaching, foster student wellbeing, and create a positive and orderly learning environment. The team focuses on the school's key priorities of reading, engagement, and student growth, ensuring that all learners are both challenged and supported. Staff deliver differentiated learning programs to meet diverse student needs and encourage respect, courage, and responsibility. Through their commitment and care, the Montrose Bay High School team helps students develop the skills, confidence, and resilience needed for lifelong learning.

About the Role

The Canteen Assistant is responsible for supporting the daily operation of the school canteen by preparing and serving nutritious food, maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety, and ensuring a clean and efficient work environment. The role also involves assisting with stock control, ordering supplies, and supervising staff or volunteers when required. In addition, the position promotes the wellbeing and safety of students by complying with child safety, workplace health and safety, and departmental policies and procedures.

We are offering

  • 19 October 2026 to 18 December 2026 
  • Part-time
  • 70 hours per fortnight
  • We are a child-safe organisation
  • Pathways to grow your career

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Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

Essential

  • Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

How to apply 

Applications should include:

  • a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
  • a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
  • a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
  • The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

More information

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au. 

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Selina Barrow
Title: Coordinator Learning Through Internship & Partnership - Montrose Bay High School
Phone: 03 6208 2666
Email: selina.barrow@education.tas.gov.au

About DECYP

Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.

We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.

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Maintain and deliver the school canteen services.