St Francis De Sales Regional College

St Francis De Sales Regional College is a Catholic Co-educational Day and Weekly Boarding School providing a comprehensive education across Years 7-12, for students from Leeton, Narrandera and surrounding rural areas in the Riverina.

We focus on students as individuals and aim to develop their own personal skills by providing a broad curriculum, enriched with many extra-curricular and sporting activities. We adopt a ‘restorative justice’ approach to our everyday life at the College, and encourage students to reflect upon Gospel values in their approach to their own learning.

Our outstanding reputation has evolved from our commitment to providing the best possible education to every student, underpinned by our core purpose—to educate the whole person.

To find out more about St Francis Leeton, click here.

About Leeton

Leeton, in the heart of Australia's food bowl, is at the centre of the most productive region in the country.

Leeton is a friendly town situated in the heart of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA) offering a wide variety of experiences for locals and visitors alike. The town exemplifies contemporary rural Australia with its rich heritage, diverse agriculture and renowned country hospitality.

To find out more about the friendly & wonderful community of Leeton, click here.

Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?

Join Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) and become part of a supportive community spanning twenty-four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boarding facilities.

In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning.

We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs.

Your New Role

The Operations Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight and day-to-day management of the College's Catering and Cleaning Services, including the Boarding Kitchen & Dining and the College Canteen. This role ensures the provision of high-quality, nutritious meals that meet dietary and nutritional standards, while maintaining compliance with WHS requirements and delivering exceptional service to the College community. The Operations Manager leads the planning and delivery of catering for all College events, from small in-house functions to large-scale events of up to 350 guests, College Boarding House and College Canteen. This role also oversees operational efficiency, staff management, budget accountability, and compliance.

Link to Position Description

What We Can Offer

Permanent Full-Time

Commencement ASAP

Discounted Bupa Health insurance

Salary Packaging through Maxxia

Access to our Employee Assistance Program through THRIVE Psychology

Salary: Level 4 $85,000 per year - Averaged (term-time only)

Essential Criteria

Experience in managing the day to day running of large, successful food services, including safe handling of food, appropriate food preparation knowledge and experience, ordering supplies, balancing budget, invoice processing and managing staffing

Experience in preparing menus, meals and snacks that are based on customer feedback and preferences in accordance with food safety standards and quality controls

Experience in resolving customer complaints regarding food quality, customer service or other issues

Proven ability to lead teams, manage rosters, and resolve workplace issues

Experience with budgeting, ordering, and cost control in a food service environment

Ability to set KP l's in regards to food services

A proven high level of interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Excellent organisation and time management skills and experience to adequately organise and run the canteen, Boarding House Dining Room and hospitality events

Flexibility to work outside of regular hours during major events

Diploma/ Certificate Ill in Commercial Cookery or Hospitality Management incl. Food Handlers Certificate

Experience at the senior management level of Food and Beverage Operations

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (preferable)

NSW Working with Children Check

Successful Candidate to undertake a National Criminal History Check

Successful Candidate to undertake a Functional Assessment

Accreditation for Support Staff in a Catholic School (Category A, Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools, Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga) or willing to achieve.

Applications & Enquiries
If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact Lisa Ryan on 6953 3622 and [email protected]

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their skills and experience against the position description.

If you are applying for this position you must complete a Pre-Employment Declaration as part of CEDWW Recruitment Requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further.

All employment offers with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screening checks conducted by CEDWW’s People and Culture team.

Applications Close Tuesday 27th May 2025

"CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care"

"CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds"