(25/10/2025) Food Technology Assistant

Are you a current employeeof the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, including the Catholic Schools Office? Go to the Careers Portal to search and apply for your next role.

Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training

St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead is seeking a Permanent Part-Time (3 hours per week) Food Technology Assistant to join our supportive team from January 2026.

Founded in the rich tradition of the Josephite Sisters, St Mary’s Catholic College is a co-educational secondary school for Years 7–12, renowned for its safe, welcoming, and caring community. At St Mary’s, we place the highest importance on fostering strong relationships, providing quality teaching and learning experiences, and nurturing the spiritual, academic, and personal growth of every student.

Guided by the Visible Learning Framework, our staff are committed to inspiring excellence and maintaining high standards in all aspects of College life. Our community lives out the College motto, “Ready to Serve,” through a deep commitment to faith, learning, and service in the spirit of the Gospel.

This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to a vibrant and collaborative school environment where your work will support engaging, hands‑on learning experiences in the Food Technology space.

The position of Food Technology/Hospitality Assistant will be responsible for managing general cleanliness, tidiness, and smooth operation of the kitchen on a daily basis. This position will support the Teachers and the Food and Hospitality Faculty to prepare and coordinative supplies for lessons, school community and events where required.

Desired Skills and Experience

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

- Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school

- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate with school staff, students and the community

- Demonstrated knowledge of current food safety practices and standards

- Demonstrated ability to maintain equipment, resources and accurate kitchen documentation for Food Technology and Hospitality

- Demonstrated ability to maintain a safe working environment

- Demonstrated experience in food handling and preparation in a school environment or equivalent

QUALIFICATIONS

- Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

- Current First Aid Certificate

- Current paid Working with Children Check (WWCC) number

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is in accordance with Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award 2020.

- Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow

- A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply)

- Employee assistance program (EAP)

- Training and staff development programs

- Paid parental leave for eligible employees

- Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees

Contact Brett Donohoe, Principal on Tel: (02) 4944 4800or via email: brett.donohoe@mn.catholic.edu.au

TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND

- Please provide a cover letter along with your resume

- Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.

Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.

Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.

Applications close: Sunday 9th November 2025 at 11.59pm

Additional information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero‑tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.

#J-18808-Ljbffr