Salary Range: $74,338 full-time equivalent plus superannuation
Employment Status: Permanent | Part-time | 34 hours per fortnight
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable

About St Monica’s Primary School

St Monica’s is an inclusive learning community dedicated to supporting students and staff alike. Serving the Canberra suburbs of Evatt, Melba, Spence, McKellar, and surrounding areas, St Monica’s places students at the heart of all we do. Our professional and dedicated team is committed to nurturing the spiritual, social, emotional, and academic growth of every student, supported by a collaborative work environment for staff. Teachers are encouraged to connect with school leadership to explore how our community can support their professional journey and contribute to a shared vision for student success and holistic development. 

About the Role 

The Canteen Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the school canteen, ensuring the provision of safe, healthy, and high-quality food services. The role oversees menu planning, stock control, ordering, food safety compliance, financial record-keeping, and the supervision of volunteers, while maintaining a clean, efficient, and environmentally sustainable canteen that supports the needs of the school community. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and takes pride in nourishing young minds and bodies with healthy, delicious food.

Benefits and Opportunities

• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) 
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave) 
• Support for professional development and study opportunities 
• Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish 
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice

Qualifications and Eligibility

• Trades qualification or Certificate III
• ACT Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP)
• First Aid Certificate

Application Process 

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.  
 
CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care. 

For further information about the School, please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed here. 

Position-specific queries: Please contact Lisa Harris on 02 6452 1721 or via email lisa.harris@cg.catholic.edu.au     
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au