Cook - Darwin Flexible School

• Continuing, Part-Time, Term Time
• Monday- 9:00am to 12:00pm
• Tuesday 8:30am to 11:30am
• Friday 8:00am to 12:00pm
• Start to be negotiated as soon as possible with successful applicant

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION:

Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd currently educates over 2,500 young people in 21 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 9 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in NSW, with approximately 800 staff nationally.

We're excited to share that the Darwin campus of St Joseph's Catholic Flexible School is preparing to open its doors, offering a new opportunity for Young People in the Northern Territory.

Our schools provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for Young People who have experienced barriers to education. Here at Flexis, we focus on helping students reconnect with learning, build confidence, and feel part of a caring community.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Cook will report directly to the Head of Campus and is expected to work collaboratively with all staff and young people in the school. The primary role of Cook is a stand-alone role that will be required to prepare and provide healthy meals to the young people who attend Darwin Flexible School.

To view the Position Description, please click apply to access our external application portal.

ABOUT YOU

ESSENTIAL:

• A Working with Children Clearance Notice (Blue Card)

• Current driver's licence (essential) or Light Rigid license (highly desirable)

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

• Current First Aid Certificate or ability to obtain within first 3 months of employment.

• Currently hold or ability to obtain a Food Handler Certificate and Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (within first 3 months of employment)

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the preparation of meals in line with School nutrition and healthy eating guidelines.

• Knowledge of the use and care of equipment utilised in the preparation of school meals.

• Ability to share knowledge in the application of safe food practices in the preparation, storage and provision of meals with staff and young people.

• Understanding of and commitment to the values of a Catholic educational system of schools in the Edmund Rice tradition

• A commitment to the ongoing and proactive protection and safeguarding of children, young people, and adults at risk of abuse

• Previous experience in the youth sector with knowledge and understanding of the local First Nations communities

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Edmund Rice charism
• Small group sizes with a flexible approach to learning
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a
• Induction, Wellbeing and Professional Development Opportunities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

HOW TO APPLY (Please upload documents in PDF format)

To apply, please click apply to access our external application portal. To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Adam Richter, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd. on or via email

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check.

All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA's commitment to child protection policies and procedures.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.