Location Profile
Bunyip Primary School -
Located on the edge of Gippsland, just 80 kilometres southeast of Melbourne, Bunyip Primary School has been serving its close-knit community since 1880. Our current enrolment of 175 students spans across eight grades, with a diverse mix of local township and surrounding farming area students. We are now seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Canteen manager to join our team.
About Us:
Bunyip Primary is committed to fostering a positive, safe, and engaging environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. We aim to provide a stimulating curriculum that challenges students and supports their personal growth. Our school community thrives on collaboration between parents, teachers, students and the wider community, and we value the contributions of all to create an inclusive, nurturing educational experience.
Our three core values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience guide everything we do. These values underpin our vision of empowering students to embrace learning opportunities and challenges, fostering both academic and emotional well-being.
What We Offer:
A supportive environment: Bunyip Primary School offers a safe, welcoming space where teachers and es staff are valued and supported in their professional growth.
Modern facilities: With a recently refurbished BER building, our school features twelve classrooms, a dedicated art room, a music room, fully automated library, large school hall, computer learning centre, basketball courts, and beautiful outdoor spaces.
Professional development: We are committed to the continuous professional growth of our staff and encourage involvement in ongoing learning opportunities.
Community spirit: At Bunyip, we believe in the power of a strong, collaborative community. You will have the chance to work closely with dedicated staff, engaged families, and enthusiastic students.
Selection Criteria
1. Strong organisational and administrative skills
Demonstrated capacity to coordinate food program operations, including menu planning, cooking, stock management, online ordering, record keeping, cash handling.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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
* 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 *******@education.vic.gov.au
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Other Information
* 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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Other Information
Applications must include:
1. A specific response to each of the key selection criteria and position details.
2. A resume with a summary of experience and qualifications.
3. The names and contact details of up to three referees who can provide information regarding the applicant in relation to the key selection criteria.
4. A current Employee, Working with Children Check
The panel reserves the right to contact referees other than those listed.
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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx