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The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW students from early childhood to secondary school, delivering world-class education through its public schools and providing funding support to non-government schools. We employ, develop and support teachers, leaders and other staff to deliver the best outcomes for students and to advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people.
About the Role
To be successful in the role you will need to have the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and have good communication skills to enable you to work effectively with others. Within this role, you will work independently and within a team environment.
You will perform a range of tasks in the dining room including: setting up tables, clearing and carrying used dishes / cutlery from the dining room to the kitchen, and washing up crockery and cutlery at the conclusion of the meal. You will undertake a range of general cleaning tasks to maintain the dining room and related areas in accordance with prescribed procedures and standards. You will be conscious at all times of complying with Food Safety & Hygiene requirements, including specific dietary requirements of individual students with allergies and food intolerances. Other related duties of the role, within the skills and competencies of the Dining Room Attendant, as directed by the Principal or delegate.
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Talent Pool
A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of candidates who have undergone an assessment process and have been identified as suitable for this role or similar roles for a period of 12 months. Being part of a talent pool means that you may be considered for ongoing or temporary employment for a range of similar roles. This offers exciting opportunities for you to gain a wide range of experiences to build your public service career.
Special Notes
About the NSW Department of Education
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ( ) or visit
Additional School Information (Optional)
This position may require working in other areas of the boarding school like the kitchen, laundry and cleaning
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role please apply online and attach a covering letter (max 2 pages) and your resume (max 5 pages) which clearly details how your capabilities, knowledge and experience can contribute to the success of this role. It is a requirement that you include the name and contact details of two referees.
You must answer both targeted questions which should be included in your cover letter.
We are looking for you to demonstrate your competence in the focus capabilities as outlined in the in your answer, so please develop your responses with this in mind.
Note: it is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online via No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.
If you are successfully progressed to interview, you will be required to provide your proof of identity information and complete a CRIMTRAC declaration. As this is a child-related position, you will also be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number as a condition of employment (if you do not already have this). For more information, visit
Targeted Question 1
Provide an example of how you have identified a food safety issue and what steps you took to address it? (max 300 words)
Targeted Question 2
Provide an example of how you have worked collaboratively with others to achieve common work goals in a timely an efficient manner (max 300 words)
