Occupation: Education and training
Reference: 1524727
Location Profile
Alkira is a Wurundjeri word meaning Big Sky. It was chosen to highlight the place of our learning high on a hill and also the wide and endless opportunities that we make available to our school community.
The school continues to be a school of choice in the local area forcing us to manage extreme enrolment growth and transition of students across all year levels reflecting a shift in demographics and diversity of our surrounding community. This year the school enrolments have peaked at 1935 FTE enrolments, not including a number of International students and part time students enrolled in online or offsite programs. Our SFOE index is Medium at 0.4337. Our school is highly multicultural with 30 % of students being born overseas. Enrolments also include Aboriginal students, EAL students and NCCD students.
The School vision and statement of purpose and core values from day one recognised our responsibility to provide a personalised education for every child in our emerging community.
To ensure we maintain our sense of community and strong relationships, our school is broken up into sub schools and is also emerging into a senior, middle and junior school. This schools within school SWIS model helps to ensure every student is known and their personal, educational, and social needs are monitored, managed and supported by a staff of over 200. Pastoral Care is a significant aspect of the SWIS model and further supports the notion of securing the entitlements of all students. Pastoral Care has a focus on developing student learning experiences with the notion that the PC teacher and sub school support team continues to plan for student improvement.
An orderly learning environment is created by high and consistent expectations that are guided and supported by our College non negotiables. Our agreed behaviour management processes support a student's right to a safe and secure learning environment, and a teacher's right to direct and establish such an environment. The program is very successful as it focuses on students work and provides an opportunity for reflection and involves a restorative process.
Our teachers are expected to contribute to wider non curricula programs and support and celebrate our student's achievements. We run a system of providing course work support and extra learning opportunities outside our regular timetable.
Pathway programs are established in years 10-12 and include opportunities for students to be involved in VCE and supplement their programs with a VET program in their chosen vocational area.
We have developed an extensive international partnership or network of sister schools in China and India, international PD, exchange and global collaborative projects are encouraged within our curriculum and teaching programs.
Alkira! a great place to work.
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
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
Demonstrated support of and respect for the School's vision, values, goals, policies and procedures
Contribution to the effective and efficient running of Food Technology classes
Effective support of Food Technology staff in the management of the Food Technology programs at the school
Effective positive and cohesive working relationship with staff and students
Completion of all cleaning duties, maintaining the Food Technology Centre in a clean and ordered state.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The Food Technology Assistant:
Reports directly to the Head of Food Tech/Technology
Takes direction from teachers, and works alongside our other Food Tech Assistant
Liaises with external agencies and providers as required
Qualifications
Current first aid certificate
Current Working with Children Card
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Strong organisational and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Basic computer skills and literacy, with a working knowledge of computer programs including Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience using Compass is desirable but not essential
Personal Characteristics
Presents a professional and positive demeanour and is a solution orientated person.
Displays empathy, enthusiasm, commitment and is highly motivated to contribute.
Possesses a strong work ethic.
Exercises ownership and concern for quality of own work reflected in accuracy and attention to detail.
Operates effectively in a collaborative team environment; establishes a rapport and builds strong relationships.
Is flexible and has an ability to adapt and operate effectively in an engaging and evolving environment
Shows a strong commitment to deliver exceptional service.
Responsibilities
FOOD TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANT
The role is designed to support staff and students in the Food Technology program.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Food ordering, purchasing and storage (in conjunction with full time Food Tech Assistant)
* Collate orders for individual practical classes and produce orders for supermarket, green grocer and butcher
* Complete weekly supermarket shopping
* Receive ingredients as required and check ingredients for quality
* Correct storage of ingredients to maintain shelf‐life and food safety
* Launder tea towels, dishcloths, tablecloths and oven mitts as required
* Maintain class sets of aprons
* Practical classes
* Set up ingredients and equipment for teacher demonstration if required
* Set up and preparation of ingredients and equipment for students including division of ingredients where required
* Clean up and storage of ingredients and equipment following practical classes
* Hand towel, hand soap and dishwashing dispensers filled as required
* Assist selected students as required during practical classes
* Assist students with cleaning of individual workstations including checking of cleanliness of equipment and work area as well as identification of missing equipment
* Procurement & cleaning
* Food technology equipment are to be cleaned and wiped regularly throughout the week and following practical classes
* Ovens and other preparation and cooking equipment thoroughly cleaned at the end of each term
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.
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:
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.
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