Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Hospitality and tourism
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1497306
Hazel Glen College is located in the City of Whittlesea, one of Melbourne's fastest growing municipalities. Hazel Glen College has an active and integral role in the ongoing development of the Doreen community hub.
The College commenced at the beginning of the 2014 school year with 143 students. Growth of the College was rapid, with the College growing to a current size of 2,200 students and 250 staff.
During 2025, the College has transitioned to a Kindergarten, Primary P-6 and Secondary 7 -12 model. A Child Family Centre, comprising, kindergarten, extended day care, playgroups, intervention services, maternal health centre and various other community service groups, co-located on the school site, creates an exciting and innovative early childhood education precinct.
The College vision, One College, Everyone Matters, leads the direction for our community. It is the expectation of all staff across the College to guide students and develop skills, attitudes and values required to fully participate in the rich educational journey at the College and life in the 21st century.
Hazel Glen College enjoys outstanding physical resources that provides students with the best possible educational opportunities. The modern facilities and teaching and learning practice represent an exciting opportunity for students and parents and establishes the College's culture, values and nature.
Hazel Glen College is committed to the academic and personal growth of every student.
A focused curriculum, dedication to innovation and a culture of care and support, allows us to meet this commitment. A balanced and comprehensive curriculum constantly challenges students to extend their learning. In providing 21st Century teaching and learning, there is a strong focus on student agency in learning and a comprehensive STEAM education program across the College.
Our aim is to challenge students to be the very best they can be and importantly, assist every student to reach their potential. Teaching the skills needed for a fulfilling life in the 21st Century, and supporting a love of learning that goes well beyond the classroom, is actively embraced by our College.
SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in, food preparation and health standards in a School Canteen.
SC2 A demonstrated ability to competently use and maintain relevant work spaces and equipment.
SC3 Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills with students, staff, parents and visitors in line with the Child Safe Standards and College Code of Conduct.
SC4 Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member, and to carry out given responsibilities.
SC5 Must hold a Food Handlers Certificate
The Education Support ¿ Canteen Assistant fulfills an important role with the responsibility for assisting in the canteen. It is expected that they will provide a high level of customer service to the student body, staff, parents and visitors to the College and be competent in the provision of up to date and relevant information.
The position is required to work cooperatively with both internal and external clients and involves regular close interaction with students and parents. It will also include interaction with staff including co-ordinators, other schools, teachers, Business Manager, Principal, the leadership team and College Council.
It is important the Education Support ¿ Canteen Assistant operates in a consistent, professional, courteous and efficient manner at all times. Consistency is vital in all aspects of this role as the dissemination of consistent, accurate information is essential.
It is the responsibility of the Canteen Assistant to:
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Link to Hazel Glen College Child Safe Code of Conduct
https://www.hgc.vic.edu.au/policies/
Applications should include:
Please attach application containing the following:
1. A cover sheet providing the name of the applicant, record number (where appropriate), home address and telephone number, telephone number of the school(s) or location where the applicant can be contacted, the position you are applying for and the vacancy number of the position
2. Specific Key Selection Criteria response
3. A CV with a summary of experience and qualifications
4. The names, email address and contact details of three referees who can provide information regarding the applicant in relation to the key selection criteria.