Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Gapuwiyak School
Job title School Canteen Coordinator Designation Administrative Officer 3 92%
Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing
Salary $61,431 - $66,006 Location Lake Evella
Position number 50907 RTF 332880 Closing 19/10/2025
Contact Christopher O’Neill, Principal – Gapuwiyak School on 08 8987 9122 or
christopher.oneill@education.nt.gov.au
About the agency http://www.education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=332880
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YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Coordinate school canteen services to students and staff of nutritious and healthy food options to support school
attendance, engagement and aligned to the department’s ‘school nutrition and healthy eating’ policy, to support school
attendance, engagement, health and wellbeing, and to network with key stakeholders – students, staff, families, community
and skilled associations.
Context statement
Gapuwiyak School is located 220km west of Nhulunbuy. The school offers preschool, primary and secondary education for
approximately 230 students. Some students are also educated in the Homeland Learning Centres of Raymangirr and Donydji
which are operated by Gapuwiyak. The school focuses on the priorities of attendance through engagement, student
achievement in numeracy, literacy as well as pathways to employment or further study.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Coordinate all aspects of School Nutrition Program operations including stocktaking, facilities cleanliness and
equipment and food hygiene.
2. Provide high level food services for students, staff, and customers through the provision of healthy food choices.
3. Supervise School Nutrition staff and volunteers and organise the daily work programme
4. Ensure the school canteen complies with the NT Government’s School Nutrition and Healthy Eating Policy and
Guidelines.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated ability in working in a food service setting and stocktaking.
2. High level of communication skills and an ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
3. Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards and regulations.
Desirable
1. Knowledge of the department’s School Nutrition and Healthy Eating policy and guidelines and supporting documents.
Further information
The selected applicant must obtain a current NT Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) and a current First Aid
Certificate.
📌 School Canteen Coordinator
🏢 Department of Education and Training
📍 Northern Territory