Position: Tuckshop Assistant
Commencement Date: January 2026
Employment Status: Term-Time
Hours per week: 16hpw
Hourly Rate: Services Staff Level 1 - $31.20
Applications Close: 19 September 2025
About us
Catherine McAuley College opened its doors in 2022, in order to meet the growing demand for a quality, Catholic Education in the Mackay region. Starting with pioneering Year 7's in 2022, they will grow into a complete Years 7 to 12 profile by 2027.
Built on the former site of the historic Mackay Sugar Research Institute, our brand new college offers first class facilities to cater for staff and students to ensure the delivery of quality teaching and learning practices.
Your Role
Catherine McAuley College are currently seeking a Tuckshop Assistant to join their team. This is a term-time continuing position for 16hpw, commencing from 19 January 2026.
Typical duties include:
* Ordering stock from approved, reliable suppliers.
* Receiving and checking all supplies against invoices and delivery dockets, signing same before handing over to the Principal or nominee for payment.
* Handling money and correct balancing of same, counting the daily takings and ensuring that daily takings are delivered to the Finance Assistant for banking.
* Follow workplace Health and Safety procedures in relation to the preparation of food and the cleanliness/hygiene of the tuckshop.
* Daily cleaning/tidying of the Tuckshop area.
* Ensuring all stock is stored in a tidy and clean manner.
* Ensuring a high standard of customer service and hygiene is maintained.
For more information, please review the Position Description.
About you
The successful applicant will have an understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic education. In addition, you will have excellent time management skills and well developed interpersonal skills. A Food Safety Certificate would be advantageous.
What we offer
* Competitive salary range - Services Staff Level 1 - $31.20/hr
* Superannuation of 12.75% contribution
* Option for term-time staff to annualise salary
* Modern facilities and resources
* Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
* Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
* Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
* Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
Mandatory Requirements
* A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
* Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
* Australian work rights
How to Apply
* Complete the application below
* Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools
* Upload a current resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees
* Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.
Further information
* For a confidential conversation please contact Catherine McAuley College Mackay on
* For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services
* Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications Close: Friday, 19 September 2025.
Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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