Food Studies Technician

Seeking a part-time Food Studies Technician (FTE 0.458) to join the team from January, 2026.....

Waverley Christian College is a forward thinking and culturally diverse Christian co-educational school from Kinder to Year 12. We have been providing students with a quality Christian educational experience for over 45 years. With campuses in Wantirna South and Narre Warren South, Waverley Christian College has an enrolment of over 2400 students with 400 staff across both campuses in 2025.

The Narre Warren South Campus is seeking a part-time Food Studies Technician (FTE 0.458) to join the team from January, 2026.

This role provides hands-on support to teaching staff and students by preparing and maintaining food studies classrooms, coordinating resources and stock, and ensuring learning spaces are safe, clean, and well organised. The successful applicant will work closely with teachers to support practical lessons, excursions, and school events.

You are an ideal candidate if you:

• Are highly organised and able to manage stock, food ordering and preparation, and resources efficiently
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and safe food handling practices
• Have high level communication and interpersonal skills
• Are Health and Safety minded
• Have excellent problem-solving skills
• Enjoy working in a team environment
• Are able to show a commitment to the values and ethos of Christian education
• Are willing to get involved in all aspects of the College’s programs and opportunities

Some of the benefits of working at Waverley Christian College include:

• A range of salary packaging options
• School fees discounts for staff whose children attend the school (after 12 months)
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work opportunities
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Career and leadership professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Friendly and collegial community to work with

All potential employees will be required to comply with the College’s Child Safety Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy, and Student Wellbeing Policy. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. You will be expected to contribute proactively to a culture of child safety at the College.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application via the 'Apply to this Job' button below. Please download and view the Position Description.

Applicants are to include a Resume, Letter of Application, Pastoral Reference Letter and complete the screening questions as part of the application process. Applicants will also need to provide a list of three referees. Please address your application to the Head of Campus, Mark Crnkovic.

A Working with Children’s Check, and a Police Check less than three months old are mandatory prior to being hired.

Apply now as applications close 5 January 2026!

Enquiries: (03) 8765 7700

Quoting job number: 2025102

Waverley Christian College is committed to protecting the interests and safety of our students. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff are responsible for the safety, care and wellbeing of children.