Food Studies Technician

Waverley Christian College is a forward thinking and culturally diverse Christian co-educational school from Kinder to Year 12. We have been providing students with a quality Christian educational experience for over 45 years. With campuses in Wantirna South and Narre Warren South, Waverley Christian College has an enrolment of over 2400 students with 400 staff across both campuses in 2026.

The Narre Warren South Campus is seeking a part-time (0.736 FTE) Food Studies Technician to join our team from January 2027.

This role supports the delivery of engaging, hands-on Food Studies learning by preparing and maintaining specialist learning spaces, coordinating resources and stock, and ensuring classrooms are safe, clean, and well organised. Working closely with teachers, you will contribute to practical lessons, excursions, and school events, helping create positive learning experiences for students.

You are an ideal candidate if you:

• Bring experience in a role involving food preparation, stock management, resource coordination, administration, or operational support.
• Are highly organised and able to maintain clean, safe, and well-prepared learning environments.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and safe food handling practices
• Have strong organisational skills and can manage resources, stock and competing priorities efficiently.
• Are proactive, reliable, and able to work independently.
• Enjoy working collaboratively in a team environment
• Are able to show a commitment to the values and ethos of Christian education
• Are willing to get involved in all aspects of the College’s programs and opportunities

Some of the benefits of working at Waverley Christian College include:

• A range of salary packaging options
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work opportunities
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Career and leadership professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Friendly and collegial community to work with
• School aged children enrolled at WCC may be able to access free before and after school library supervision (time/space limits apply)

All potential employees will be required to comply with the College’s Child Safety Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy, and Student Wellbeing Policy.  We have zero tolerance for child abuse. You will be expected to contribute proactively to a culture of child safety at the College.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application via our College website.  A Position Description is available below the advertisement on the College website.

Applicants are to include a Resume, Letter of Application, Pastoral Reference Letter and complete the screening questions as part of the application process. Applicants will also need to provide a list of three referees.  Please address your application to the Head of Campus, Mark Crnkovic.

A Working with Children’s Check, and a Police Check less than three months old are mandatory prior to being hired.

Apply now via our College website as applications close Friday 30 October!

Early applications are appreciated to assist the interview process. Please note that applications will be considered as received, and an appointment may be made prior to the date applications close.

Enquiries: (03) 8765 7700

Quoting job number: 2026058

Waverley Christian College is committed to protecting the interests and safety of our students. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff are responsible for the safety, care and wellbeing of children.