Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1481485
SC1 Demonstrated organisation and logistical skills with an ability to work independently to support the operations of a kitchen classroom
SC2 Demonstrated commitment and capacity to actively contribute to the implementation of the school program
SC3 Demonstrated high-level interpersonal when working with staff and students
SC4 Demonstrated proficiency and capacity in the use of office systems, software or technical equipment
SC5 Demonstrated high-level written and verbal communication skills and exemplary values pertaining to personal qualities of objectivity, sensitivity, confidentiality and integrity
SC6 A commitment to professional learning and critical reflection to enable personal growth of skills and expertise
The Food Technology Technician is an integral member of the Food Technology Team and is responsible for the operational aspects of the Food Technology wing and overseeing the resourcing, including all food, equipment and other aspects of the learning program.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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
Preferably all applicants should submit a cover letter CV and Key Selection Criteria response as one attached document on Recruitment On-Line
Dandenong High School, located in the South-east of Melbourne, is a co-educational school from Years 7 to 12 with an enrolment of approximately 1356 students. The school is proudly multicultural with 62 nationalities and 80 different language groups represented and 89% of students speak a language other than English at home. Dandenong High School employs 135 teaching staff and 55 non¿teaching staff. The school has a distributed leadership system that focuses on strong, dynamic, and adaptive leadership and fosters a culture of shared responsibility.
Dandenong High School is renowned, both nationally and internationally, for its state-of-the-art facilities that provide highly dynamic learning opportunities for all within the school community. These spaces are designed to empower students through discovery, inquiry, and collaboration. Our facilities include two industry-standard Food Technology Kitchens, a large dining Cafeteria and outdoor eating terrace. The Food Technology spaces are reflective of the quality and standard of the Hospitality industry, with sophisticated technology embedded. The spaces and curriculum are intended to foster strong student agency and self-regulated learners who are highly confident and skilled in the planning, preparation, and cooking process.