Boarding Kitchen/Laundry Hand

4 hours ago

Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton Full time $40,000 - $95,000 per year


Position: Boarding Kitchen/Laundry Hand
Start date:Applications accepted all year round
Employment Status: Term-Time and Casual opportunities
Hours per week: Various
Hourly Rate: Casual rate starting from $37.35

The Cathedral College, is a Catholic, co-educational, Secondary, Boarding College with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton. The College aims to deliver a holistic Catholic Education where academic excellence goes hand in hand with spiritual, emotional, physical, cultural and social development.

The College is built in the shadow of St Joseph's Cathedral and welcomes 189 Boarders from across Central Queensland and beyond, enriching the College community. 1330 students are enrolled and all are invited to respond to Jesus Christ's message to 'come live life in all its fullness'.

Girls' Boarding is located a short distance from the College in Agnes Street and Boys' Boarding is situated on the College site in Derby Street. Our Boarders are an integral part of the College and enrich College life.

About the role

Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants to join the staff of The Cathedral College, Rockhampton, as casual Kitchen/Laundry Hand. Rostered shifts include afternoon, night and weekend shifts. Duties include assisting in the production, portioning and delivery of food, washing utensils and dishes and cleaning equipment and kitchen to appropriate standards. 

Further duties are available in the Position Description.

About you

The successful applicant will have an understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic education. In addition, you will have excellent time management skills and well developed interpersonal skills. A willingness to work rostered weekend and night shifts and an "Open" Driver's Licence (QLD) is desirable.  

What we offer

  • Competitive salary range (Term-Time hourly rate from $29.88/ Casual hourly rate starting from $37.35)
  • Superannuation of 12.75% contribution 
  • Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
  • Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
  • Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
  • Access to free Employee Assistance Program (24-hour counselling service)
  • Induction, professional development and learning opportunities

Mandatory Requirements

  • A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
  • Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
  • Australian work rights

How to Apply

  • Complete the application below
  • Upload supporting documentation 
  • Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools 
  • Upload a current resume including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees

Further information

  • For a confidential conversation please contact Mr Michael Busby, Acting Assistant Principal: Boarding, or  
  • For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services
  • Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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