Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Grampians - Ballarat
Reference:
Selection Criteria
SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.
SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
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.
We are seeking a Food Technology Assistant to support the College Food and Technology Teachers to deliver the curriculum.
This is a very independent role, consisting of regular daily and weekly tasks, and assisting the teacher when practical classes are held. The role also requires the successful applicant to be adaptable ¿ assisting with catering, supporting extra cooking classes, ordering food for various departments, and assisting with sausage sizzles.
Hours of work are 8.45am - 3.30pm, Monday to Friday
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
Classes
Intensive check re allergies in each class
Once you have prepared and set up the food and equipment for practical classes, you assist where needed for the teacher demonstration, ensuring all students are listening and engaged so they are aware of the correct use of equipment (eg knives, stovetops, cross contamination etc)
After the demonstration assist the students, where needed, to collect their ingredients and equipment, and store away left-over ingredients
Once students begin preparing their items, roam the room to give extra assistance if needed
Check room and procedures for any OH&S issues eg pan on stove with just oil
Once class has finished, assist teacher in checking all benches to ensure that equipment is clean, dry and put away in its correct place
Count all knives to ensure all have been returned
Daily Tasks include, but not limited to:
Check and top up wash baskets
Fridge and freezer checks. Record time and temperature. Adjust if necessary.
Laundry ¿ wash, dry, fold, put away. Ensure an adequate supply at teacher bench
Prepare trolleys
Do dishes and put away equipment
Clean and sanitise servery and centre bench (if used)
Keep staff areas clean and tidy
Ensure all food is safely and appropriately stored. Freeze any leftovers as soon as possible. It helps if you can label and date these.
At end of lesson, ensure all ovens and stovetops are turned off.
Before departing, turn off lights and aircons. Lock doors.
Weekly Tasks include, but not limited to:
Communicate with cooking teacher the recipes requirements for the week ahead, collate ingredients, order grocers for a timely delivery
Groceries delivered and are stored in correct place- cupboard, fridge, freezer
Break up groceries into class recipes
Wash baskets and cleaning cloths so all fresh for following week
Top up washing detergents, sanitisers, general cleaning etc
Checking benches have correct items in them
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:
Other Information
This role requires the successful applicant to obtain the 'Use Hygienic practices for food safety' certificate, prior to employment and must have, or willing to apply for, a Working with Children Check.
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
Location Profile
Woodmans Hill Secondary College is a vibrant, supportive and aspirational learning community, committed to learning from and with each other in order to ensure that all students grow.
Woodmans Hill Secondary College is a school that sits at the heart of its community, situated at the Eastern entrance to Ballarat, in the suburb of Ballarat East and on the Melbourne side, with newly developed facilities on a spacious site with a newly developed Science, Technology, Art and Performing Arts facilities.
At Woodmans Hill Secondary College, we pride ourselves on being a learning culture that knows each child and holds high aspirations for what they can achieve when we work together with our community.
We are committed to providing exciting learning experiences that are aimed at meeting each student at his or her academic, social and emotional point of need. Ours is a school that focuses on developing the whole child and seeks to provide a range of opportunities, both in and outside the classroom, for each student to unlock his or her potential. Our values are Respect, Determination and Excellence, and we expect and encourage the demonstration of these values every day.
We are a school that invests time and resources into our staff to increase their capacity so that they can develop and improve their skills and knowledge as teachers. We are research and data driven, constantly focusing on how we can increase our pedagogical knowledge to achieve improved outcomes for our students.
Our Leadership Team for 2025 comprises of 1 Principal, 2 Assistant Principals, and 5 Learning Specialists (Literacy, Numeracy, Junior Years and Senior Years). Currently, our teaching team consists of 62 teaching staff and 31 ES staff (admin, maintenance, learning support, and Business Manager) who cater for the needs of 625 students from year 7 ¿ 12.
Applications close Tuesday 27 January 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
14 January 2026