Tuckshop Convenor

**Commencing Date**:19 January 2026 **Classification**:Term Time, Permanent **Hours**: 30 hours per week, (6 hours/ Day) **Salary Range**: $31.17- $32.17 per hour pending experience **Closing Date**:Monday, 29 September 2025 unless filled prior **St Anthony's Catholic College, Deeragun** is one of Townsville's best schools offering a Prep to Year 12 Catholic education, located in the rapidly growing Deeragun and Northern Beaches precinct with its motto being "Let Your Light Shine". It is a Townsville Catholic school in the Franciscan tradition and our community continues to be animated by the spirit of St Francis of Assisi. The College comprises state-of-the-art facilities situated in a peaceful bushland setting with extensive grounds and is well-resourced to support a committed and professional teaching staff in the provision of quality Catholic education for students in the Northern Beaches. Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission. Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk. **About the role** **St Anthony's Catholic College, Deeragun**is seeking a dedicated **Tuckshop Convenor**to commence **19 January 2026.**This role is a**Term Time, Permanent**position working **30** hours per week, (6 hours/day)** The purpose of the Tuckshop Assistant is to contribute to the effective and efficient operation and environment of the College by providing a high level of Tuckshop operational support. Typical duties performed may include but are not limited to: - Lead voluntary staff under authority from the Tuckshop Convenor - Set a tone of friendliness and high standards of personal conduct in the tuckshop as per Townsville Catholic Education Office Staff Code of Conduct. - Order and organise all food prepared and sold as per Tuckshop Convenor instructions. - Follow all required legislative & policy procedures in relation to food preparation and in regards cleanliness and hygiene in the Tuckshop. - Responsibility for Tuckshop equipment. - Responsibility for Tuckshop cleanliness. - Other duties as required by the Tuckshop Convenor or Business Manager. - Effectively assist with the day-to-day operations of the tuckshop including daily opening and closing procedures - Support special event days and other catered school functions as required. **About you** - Experience with quality and nutritional value of Tuckshop menu - Ability to provide customer satisfaction (students, staff, broader school community) - Experience in risk minimisation - related to all WHS and other compliance requirements - Ability to work in a high volume, time constrained food preparation environment. - Highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills - High level of initiative and openness to new technology and processes - WHS awareness and knowledge of “Smart Choices” Nutrition Program for schools or similar. - Skills and experience in food preparation and knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices - An ability to communicate with a range of staff across primary and secondary school settings - A demonstrated ability to develop and sustain productive working relationships. **Mandatory Criteria/Professional Registration/Other** - Undertake Workplace Health and Safety Training - Current Driver’s Licence - Ability to travel within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville - Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner - Food Handler Training or the ability to attain For more information, please refer to the **Position Description**. **What we offer** - Competitive Hourly Rate - Modern facilities, equipment and resources - 12.75% Superannuation employer contribution - Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service - 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave - Deferred Salary Scheme - Access to corporate health schemes - Induction processes and professional learning programs - Access to Employee Assistance Program - Leadership development opportunities - Wellbeing programs and initiatives **How to apply** - Upload a **cover letter**addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential. **Applications close 3pm Monday 29th September 2025 unless filled prior.