Tuckshop Assistant
Townsville Catholic Education
Posted 21 days ago
St Anthony's Catholic College, Deeragun is one of Townsville's best schools offering a Prep to Year 12 Catholic education, located in the rapidly growing Deeragun and Northern Beaches precinct with its motto being "Let Your Light Shine". It is a Townsville Catholic school in the Franciscan tradition and our community continues to be animated by the spirit of St Francis of Assisi. The College comprises state-of-the-art facilities situated in a peaceful bushland setting with extensive grounds and is well-resourced to support a committed and professional teaching staff in the provision of quality Catholic education for students in the Northern Beaches.
Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.
About the role
St Anthony's Catholic College, Deeragun is seeking a dedicated Tuckshop Assistant to commence Term 4, 7 October 2025 to 6 December 2025 . This role is a Term Time, Fixed Term position working 16.5 hours per week, (5.5 hours/day)
The purpose of the Tuckshop Assistant is to contribute to the effective and efficient operation and environment of the College by providing a high level of Tuckshop operational support. Typical duties performed may include but are not limited to:
Lead voluntary staff under authority from the Tuckshop Convenor
Set a tone of friendliness and high standards of personal conduct in the tuckshop as per Townsville Catholic Education Office Staff Code of Conduct.
Order and organise all food prepared and sold as per Tuckshop Convenor instructions.
Follow all required legislative & policy procedures in relation to food preparation and in regards cleanliness and hygiene in the Tuckshop.
Responsibility for Tuckshop equipment.
Responsibility for Tuckshop cleanliness.
Other duties as required by the Tuckshop Convenor or Business Manager.
Effectively assist with the day-to-day operations of the tuckshop including daily opening and closing procedures
Support special event days and other catered school functions as required.
About you
Experience with quality and nutritional value of Tuckshop menu
Ability to provide customer satisfaction (students, staff, broader school community)
Experience in risk minimisation – related to all WHS and other compliance requirements
Ability to work in a high volume, time constrained food preparation environment.
Highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills
High level of initiative and openness to new technology and processes
WHS awareness and knowledge of “Smart Choices” Nutrition Program for schools or similar.
Skills and experience in food preparation and knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
An ability to communicate with a range of staff across primary and secondary school settings
A demonstrated ability to develop and sustain productive working relationships.
Mandatory Criteria/Professional Registration/Other
Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government.
Undertake Workplace Health and Safety Training
Current Driver’s Licence
Ability to travel within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner
Food Handler Training or the ability to attain
This position will be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment to support the selection process.
For more information, please refer to the Position Description.
What we offer
Competitive Hourly Rate
Modern facilities, equipment and resources
12.75% Superannuation employer contribution
Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
Deferred Salary Scheme
Access to corporate health schemes
Induction processes and professional learning programs
Access to Employee Assistance Program
Leadership development opportunities
Wellbeing programs and initiatives
How to apply
About Townsville Catholic Education
Our mission is to provide services to our Catholic school communities which support them in achieving quality outcomes for students and in promoting the ongoing development of Catholic Education. We offer excitement, challenges, an amazing community and a professional, supportive environment. With a network of 29 schools and more than 2,500 staff throughout the Diocese, the Townsville Catholic Diocese offers a diverse range of opportunities.
Under the direction of Bishop Tim Harris, Bishop of the Diocese of Townsville, and organisational leadership of our Executive Director, Jacqui Francis, the Townsville Catholic Education Office (TCEO), a team of more than 70 people, support our schools in various areas of speciality. These include religious education, curriculum, ICT, Indigenous education, counselling, speech pathology, hearing and vision impairment, early years education, employment services, finance, planning and development and marketing.
The Diocese of Townsville covers an area that extends from Proserpine in the south through to Ingham in the north, and also extends west to the Northern Territory border. This includes the major commercial centres of Townsville and Mount Isa and several rural and remote communities including Palm Island.
Whether it be coastal cities and towns, outback communities or a tropical island, Townsville Catholic Education is looking for the best and brightest talent to join our team.
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