School Canteen Coordinator

6 days ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia NT Government - Department of Education and Training Full time $61,431 - $66,006 per year

Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Gapuwiyak School

Job title School Canteen Coordinator Designation Administrative Officer 3 92%

Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing

Salary $61,431 - $66,006 Location Lake Evella

Position number 50907 RTF Closing 19/10/2025

Contact Christopher O'Neill, Principal – Gapuwiyak School on or



About the agency

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APPLICATIONS MUST INLCUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF

YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates

people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment

process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the

merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures

plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Coordinate school canteen services to students and staff of nutritious and healthy food options to support school

attendance, engagement and aligned to the department's 'school nutrition and healthy eating' policy, to support school

attendance, engagement, health and wellbeing, and to network with key stakeholders – students, staff, families, community

and professional associations.

Context statement

Gapuwiyak School is located 220km west of Nhulunbuy. The school offers preschool, primary and secondary education for

approximately 230 students. Some students are also educated in the Homeland Learning Centres of Raymangirr and Donydji

which are operated by Gapuwiyak. The school focuses on the priorities of attendance through engagement, student

achievement in numeracy, literacy as well as pathways to employment or further study.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Coordinate all aspects of School Nutrition Program operations including stocktaking, facilities cleanliness and

equipment and food hygiene.

  1. Provide high level food services for students, staff, and customers through the provision of healthy food choices.

  2. Supervise School Nutrition staff and volunteers and organise the daily work programme

  3. Ensure the school canteen complies with the NT Government's School Nutrition and Healthy Eating Policy and

Guidelines.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated ability in working in a food service setting and stocktaking.

2. High level of communication skills and an ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.

3. Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards and regulations.

Desirable

1. Knowledge of the department's School Nutrition and Healthy Eating policy and guidelines and supporting documents.

Further information

The selected applicant must obtain a current NT Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) and a current First Aid

Certificate.

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