Casual Cafe Assistant

Established in 1983, Swan Christian College is a non-denominational school in Swan Valley serving around 1,600 students from Kindergarten to Year 12.

We are seeking an energetic and reliable Café Assistant to join our dynamic hospitality team commencing as soon as you're available. This is a relief position, with flexible times.

Prepare and serve a variety of hot drinks at our popular How ya Bean? Coffee shop on school mornings. If you are a café assistant who thrives on hospitality, building positive relationships with students, and contributing to a supportive school community, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Prepare and serve coffee and other drinks at the College café, following recipes and using equipment safely and efficiently.
• Welcome and engage customers with a friendly manner, determining their preferences and using an EFTPOS machine confidently.
• Supervise and support students involved in the College's hospitality program during café operations.
• Maintain stock and equipment, including replenishing supplies, performing basic maintenance, and reporting any issues.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety by following hygiene standards, identifying potential hazards, and minimising risks.
• Support daily operations by setting up/packing down café equipment and signage and carrying out other tasks as directed by the line manager.

Selection Criteria:

Essential:

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Jesus Christ and actively participate in a Christian church community.
• Accept and live in alignment with the Association's Statement of Faith, Foundational Beliefs, and Educational Objectives.
• Build and maintain strong, respectful relationships with families, College staff, and SCEA Head Office personnel.
• Exhibit exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Display strong problem-solving abilities, sound judgment, and initiative, even under time pressure.
• Hold a current Working with Children card and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check as required by WA education standards.

Desirable:

(Include where appropriate in your response)

• Barista training.
• Friendly, positive and customer-focused attitude.
• Previous experience in a Café, canteen or hospitality (highly regarded but not essential)

What We Offer:

• Unity in Community: Join us as we continue to build strong connections between our networks of Schools as we work together for a common purpose.
• High-Capacity Workplace: Working for SCEA means joining with us as we continue to seek growth opportunities across our people, places and resources so we can offer excellent Christian education.
• Growth in Reach: Be a part of increasing community access to transformative Gospel- inspired education as we work with stakeholders to grow the SCEA Schools network.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to step into this role with purpose and passion, as a Casual Café Assistant, we invite you to apply online via the SCEA website:

We invite you to read the attached information pack that includes the job description that includes full list of duties and selection criteria to address. Online applications can be submitted at any time before the 31st December 2027; however, shortlisting will begin immediately, and SCEA reserves the right to close this advert before this date.

Applications must include:

1. A covering letter addressing all the Essential Criteria and a brief statement outlining the competencies you would bring to the role and your reason for applying
2. A current resume/CV
3. Copies of qualifications
4. Copies of current Working with Children Card, and Department of Education Police Clearance, or willingness to apply for one.

Only online applications that provide the above requirements will be considered.

For confidential enquiries, please contact Valary Marwanga on or email

About SCEA

Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA) is a not-for-profit network of seven schools across Perth. With over 900 staff and 5000 students, SCEA is united in its mission:

"We value and empower every student to become all God created them to be."