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.

Attendance for duty during school holiday periods is not required for this position.

The Canteen Assistant fulfils an important role in assisting to run the canteen efficiently, profitably, and within the guidelines of the School Council. 

It is important for the Canteen Assistant to operate in a consistent, professional, courteous, efficient manner at all times.  It is expected that the Canteen Assistant will provide a high level of customer service, and be competent in the provision of up to date and relevant information relating to canteen operations, and safe food handling.  The Canteen Assistant must hold a Food Handling Supervisor Certificate and remain up to date with Health Regulations at all times.

It is the responsibility of the Canteen Assistant to:-

·         Assist with the day-to-day operations of the canteen, under the guidance of the Canteen Manager, Principal, and Business Manager, using established routines, methods and procedures.

·         Ensure that safe and appropriate practices are followed in relation to cleanliness, hygiene, Health Regulations, DET regulations, and the Healthy Eating ¿ School Food Services Policy.

·         Be accountable for the counting and recording of daily takings including balancing the cash, EFTPOS and QKR takings each day

·         Ensure the security of the canteen and all equipment used in canteen operations

·         Adhere to occupational health and safety regulations

·         Maintain current Food Safety Supervisor and Food Handling Certificate qualifications and any other relevant professional development training.

·         Undertake other duties and responsibilities within the dimension of work level as requested by the Principal or Business Manager.

·         Assist in the canteen each day that students are at school, or as agreed by School Council

·         Promote an interesting, healthy, varied and innovative menu

·         Assist with catering for selected school meetings or events if required

·         Be familiar with and adhere to the ¿Food Safety Program¿ as lodged with the Benalla Rural City Public Health Coordinator.

·         Undertake daily monitoring and recording as per Food Safety Program including checking and recording temperatures on all fridges and freezers daily

·         Assist with shopping, ordering of goods, and preparation of purchase orders, and check stock deliveries to invoice.

·         Monitor and record incoming food orders as per the Food Safety Program, and rotate stock appropriately.

·         Assist with the stock take of goods at designated intervals

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

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.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au

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

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

Benalla P-12 College is located in the Rural City of Benalla which is ideally located close to the Victorian snowfields and the major centres of Wangaratta and Shepparton. The town is surrounded by quality wineries and a variety of natural environments, with the Murray River only an hour away. Melbourne is easily reached in two hours along the Hume Freeway and the Melbourne to Wodonga railway line also runs through the city.

Benalla P-12 College was established in January 2013 as a result of the merger of all four government schools in Benalla. The College has a student population of approximately 870.  We provide a vibrant teaching and stimulating learning environment that commences with Grade Prep and continues through the secondary years to VCE and VCAL.

Our College structure from 2025 will have 3 separate sites across the town:

Avon Campus (P-5)
Waller Campus (P-6)
Faithfull Campus (7-12)

Each site has an Assistant Principal and there is also a College Principal. 

The Benalla P-12 College vision is to ensure that every child learns and is prepared for the future through a commitment to excellence in teaching, high expectations and positive relationships in a safe and inclusive environment. Our College values of Respect, Responsibility, High Expectations and Integrity also drive our work and focus.

We provide our students with opportunities to develop leadership skills through a range of programs and formal leadership positions available on each campus. We recognise that a safe and orderly learning environment and high expectations are essential elements in ensuring that all our students learn and reach their full potential and we achieve this through the implementation of the School Wide Positive Behaviour Support Program.

Students are well-known by their teachers at Benalla P-12 College, and high priority is placed on student wellbeing. We have a strong team of experienced and effective wellbeing staff to support our students to be at their best and ready to learn each and every day.

Staff at Benalla P-12 College work in teams and Professional Learning Communities. They plan collaboratively and use data to inform their teaching practice in line with our evidence based Teaching Cycle.