School Officer (Classroom Support - Home Economics) - St Columban's College, CABOOLTURE

Summary

Join St Columban's College, Caboolture as a School Officer supporting the Home Economics classrooms. This role is responsible for coordinating and managing the practical requirements of the Home Economics department to support the effective delivery of classroom and food-based practical lessons. The role involves purchasing and ordering groceries, preparing classrooms and practical workspaces, maintaining equipment and stock, and ensuring food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements are followed.

The position works collaboratively with Home Economics teachers to ensure ingredients, equipment and facilities are prepared, available and ready for practical lessons, enabling teachers to focus on teaching and student learning.

• Location: St Columbans - Caboolture (S)


• Start date: January, 2027 - End of Term 2, 2027


• Work hours: 30 hours per week


• Salary:  School Officer Level 3 - $34.17/hr + 12.75% Super (School Salary Scale)


• Status: Term Time Fixed Term


• Ad close date: 8th November 2026


• Contact: 07 5495 3111 | [email protected]

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Assisting with the planning, preparation and delivery of effective learning and teaching programs for students including learning support activities


• Purchasing and ordering ingredients required for practical lessons


• Source suitable products and suppliers, considering quality, availability, value and dietry requirements


• Prepare the Home Economics Classrooms, kitchens and practical workstations before lessons


• Ensure workstations are safe, clean and ready for students to use


• Maintain high standards of food safety, personal hygiene, cleaning and sanitation throughout the home economics facilities


• Check kitchen equipment, appliances, utensils and practical resources regularly to ensure they are clean, functional and safe to use. 


• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of groceries, ingredients, cleaning supplies, consumables and equipment. 


• Liaise with Home Economics teachers to identify upcoming practical lesson requirements, recipes, ingredient quantities and equipment needs. 

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Strong skills in planning, preparing, and delivering effective classroom support


• Experience in food preparation, kitchen operations, hospitality, catering or a similar practical support role is desirable.


• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe equipment handling is desirable.


• Experience with stock management, purchasing and inventory systems is advantageous.


• Relevant food safety training or qualifications may be required in accordance with school policy and the duties of the position.


• Ability to follow school procedures, safety requirements and purchasing approval processes.


• Certificate III in Education Support


• For this position you are not required to be Catholic.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements: 

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment


• Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards: 

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development


• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)


• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre


• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options 


• Active staff social club and wellness programs 


• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.


• Fitness Passport access – discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.