Closes: 30 June 2026

Classification: School Assistant
Position No: Food Technology Assistant - Arawang Primary
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 17 June 2026
Contact Officer: Jacqui Chapman on Jacqueline.Chapman@ed.act.edu.au or (02) 6142 0660

Food Technology Assistant, Arawang Primary School – Permanent and temporary positions

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Arawang Primary School is seeking applications for a dynamic Food Technology Assistant to join our team.

Food Technology Assistants play an important role in supporting teaching and learning within our Café program, while also contributing to classroom and small group learning across the school. Working closely with teachers and school staff, you will help deliver practical learning experiences, ensuring lessons run smoothly and align with curriculum and student learning goals.

In this role, you will support the delivery of the Café program by preparing workspaces, materials and equipment, and assisting students and staff in practical learning environments. You will also contribute to maintaining safe, organised and well-resourced learning spaces, including managing equipment, coordinating supplies and supporting workplace health and safety practices.

Arawang Primary School provides high-quality teaching and learning programs for students from preschool to year 6, fostering independence, confidence and a strong sense of belonging. We are a welcoming and inclusive community of approximately 520 students and 50 staff.

This is a part-time position (4 days per week, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm).

If you are passionate about supporting students and contributing to engaging, hands-on learning experiences, we encourage you to apply.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive pay and conditions that support school-based staff.
• Generous superannuation: 12.5%.

Why join us?

• School‑friendly hours: Work during school hours with school holidays off.
• Supportive environment: Access to training and professional learning opportunities.

About the ACT Education Directorate:

We deliver high-quality public education for children and young people across the ACT. Our mission is to provide excellent, fair and equitable learning opportunities where every student feels safe, valued and supported to thrive.

ACT public schools educate more than 50,000 students across 93 schools including early childhood schools, preschools, primary schools, high schools, colleges and specialist school settings.

Through our Strong Foundations program, we are delivering a consistent evidence-based approach to learning across ACT public schools.

More information can be found on the ACT Education Directorate website.

About the role:

As a Food Technology Assistant, you will:

• Assist the delivery of our CAFÉ program, including preparing workspaces, materials, equipment to support practical lessons.
• Support teachers and students in practical and classroom learning, including small group or individual assistance.
• Monitor, order and maintain consumables and resources, and assist with the budgeting and purchasing process.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in line with workplace health and safety requirements.
• Operate and maintain equipment and learning spaces, including routine upkeep and organisation.
• Provide general administrative and student support, including assisting students with additional needs.

What we’re looking for:

• Relevant qualifications in hospitality, education support or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• A caring, student‑centred approach, with a genuine interest in supporting children and young people in their learning.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely with equipment and follow workplace health and safety procedures.

• Effective teamwork and reliability, with good organisational and time‑management skills.
• An approachable personality and a professional attitude in a school environment.

Eligibility requirements:

• A Certificate or equivalent or relevant Trade qualification e.g. Hospitality, School Support Services (or working towards one).
• A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration (or eligibility to apply)
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency or a valid working visa.

How to apply:

Apply via our job portal with:

• Your resume/CV detailing your experience and qualifications.
• A written application (maximum 3 pages) addressing the selection questions for the support area. Refer to the Applicant Pack for details.
• A certified copy of your ACT WWVP registration (or proof of recent application)
• A copy of your Certificate III or equivalent or relevant Trade qualification e.g. Hospitality, School Support Services (or working towards one)
• Contact details of 1 referee (2 preferred), including one from your current or most recent supervisor.

We welcome applications for school assistant roles at select times throughout the year. Please email us at EDUSchoolAssistant@act.gov.au or to find out about the many opportunities with our ACT public schools.

The ACT Public Service is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply.

All offers of employment are made under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and are made on the basis that you satisfy all relevant pre-employment checks. All new ACTPS employees must complete pre-employment checks before starting employment and hold a valid WWVP Registration.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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