Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Inner South East suburbs
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Location Profile
Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School (BYCS) is a small, progressive and inclusive all-gender secondary school (7-12), with three campuses located in Richmond and Coburg. BYCS caters to a small but diverse cohort of young people. our team of teachers, education support workers, clinicians and youth workers collaborate closely to maintain an environment that is supportive of all students.
Our vision is to be a collaborative community of learners participating in positive relationships, critical thinking, creativity and active citizenship.
Our mission is to provide all students with a personalised learning program within an environment of strong, supportive relationships.
Our objective is to engage students in the Victorian Curriculum, VCE, VET, VCE Vocational Major within a framework of School Wide Positive Behaviour Support and Respectful Relationships to prepare them for a positive post-school pathway.
At Richmond we offer a program based on the Victorian Curriculum for Years 7-10 with additional programs to support the social-emotional development of our students. Student timetables are frequently modified to meet their specific needs. Years 7-10 programs lead into flexible senior secondary options based on VCE (including VCE Vocational Major) and including a range of VET subjects.
At Coburg, students work towards completing a VCE - Vocational Major with a focus on VET workshops (Automotive, Building and Construction, Furniture and Cabinet Making, Music, or Cookery). We also offer a Year 10 Applied Learning program at Coburg.
BYCS runs a Student Food/Healthy Eating program for students at school each day, across both campuses. Staff can choose to participate in the program, which entails eating with students in common areas during break times and paying a nominal contribution towards the cost of providing food.
This position is part time, working four hours per day (10am - 2pm) and based at our Coburg campus.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to arrange a school tour with the Principal prior to application.
Selection Criteria
* Strong organisational and administrative skills
Demonstrated capacity to coordinate food program operations, including menu planning, cooking, stock management, kitchen garden, online ordering, record keeping, cash handling (if required) and managing dining spaces.
* Demonstrated experience in food service operations and stock management
Proven ability to plan, prepare, and deliver a range of healthy food options in line with Department of Education Policy. Demonstrated experience in ordering, stock rotation, and cost management to ensure efficiency and sustainability.
* Knowledge of and ability to implement health, safety, and hygiene regulations
Sound understanding of Food Safety Standards, Allergen Management, and Occupational Health and Safety requirements within a school or hospitality environment. Ability to maintain accurate compliance documentation.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent interpersonal skills to engage positively with students, staff, parents, and volunteers. Ability to promote a welcoming and inclusive environment reflective of school values.
* Ability to work independently
Proven ability to work independently, prioritise workloads, and meet deadlines.
Role
An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).
A role at this range may include:
* Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co-ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager.
* Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.
* Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.
* Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.
An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.
Responsibilities
The Student Food Program Coordinator is responsible for:
* Managing the day-to-day operations of the food program, including food preparation, service, and hygiene compliance.
* Developing and maintaining menus that reflect cultural inclusivity and healthy eating guidelines and support student wellbeing and dietary requirements.
* Ordering, receiving, and maintaining stock supplies within budgetary constraints.
* Ensuring all Food Safety, Allergen Management, and OHS requirements are met and documented.
* Maintaining accurate financial and administrative records as required.
* Liaising with members of the Operations Team regarding budgets, purchasing, and operational planning.
* Supporting whole-school events, camps and excursions that require catering or hospitality support.
* Upholding the school's Child Safety and Wellbeing policies and practices.
* Other duties as directed by the Principal.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Diversity and Inclusion
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
DE Values
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
Conditions of Employment
* All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
* Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
* A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
* Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at
Applications close Monday 9 February 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
27 January 2026