We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Food Coordinator to join our team in Stirling on a 12 month maternity leave secondment,

About Wanslea

Wanslea was founded in Western Australia 80 years ago and offers services across WA, the Northern Territory and Tasmania. We are a compassionate, caring organisation that supports families and their children with a diverse range of programs. We are committed to inclusion and diversity and actively seek to engage people who share our values; we Care, we Collaborate, we are Accountable, we have Courage, we Celebrate.

Why join Wanslea?

"Through opportunity and community, we grow people."

At Wanslea, you’re encouraged to be your true self! People aren’t pegs, so we don’t have ‘holes’ for you to fit into. People of all cultural backgrounds, ethnicity, age, ability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, identity or other are welcome, and encouraged to apply.

At Wanslea, we’re committed to cultivating a healthy, positive and growth enabling environment. We are proud of our wide-ranging benefits available to all part-time employees, including:

• Salary of $62,417 per annum (pro rata) or $32.01 per hour.
• Part Time (20 Hours per week), 12 month maternity leave secondment
• Generous salary packaging opportunities
• Comprehensive induction and orientation
• Ongoing professional development and in-house training
• Extra paid break between Christmas and New Year
• Many additional employee benefits including discounted childcare rates at our amazing early learning and development centres, ability to purchase additional leave, income protection insurance and an Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to work with dedicated and purpose-driven people and a rewarding team culture
• Unique opportunity to work in an organisation that is passionate about diversity and inclusion

About you

You’re a dedicated Food Services professional with a strong foundation in nutrition and food safety. You’re accredited in food handling and bring proven experience planning healthy, nutritious meals particularly for young children. Your experience in hygienic food preparation in a childcare setting ensures compliance with health regulations and industry best practices.

You understand how to create a child-safe environment: applying Workplace Health & Safety guidelines and rigorous cleanliness to every step of food service. You’re also skilled at working within a budge, balancing nutritional quality with cost effectiveness.

Above all, you take pride in fostering a healthy, safe, and nurturing mealtime environment for the children in your care.

Why You’ll Stand Out:

• Accredited food handling certification ensures safe and compliant operations
• Nutrition-focused menu planning with a child-centric approach
• Experience in childcare meal prep backed by sound hygiene standards
• Strong knowledge of WHS and commitment to a "child-safe" environment
• Proven ability to manage budgets while delivering healthy food options

Apply Now

Submit your current resume and a concise cover letter addressing the full selection criteria as provided in the Job Description.

To learn more about Wanslea visit: http://www.wanslea.org.au and for more employment opportunities.

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Wanslea reserves the right to close applications at any time, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Wanslea encourages applicants from all backgrounds and does not discriminate in regards to race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, marital status, family or carer responsibilities, pregnancy, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin.

Wanslea is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.