Food And Textiles Technician (Teacher Assistant)

Matthew Flinders Anglican College is widely recognised as one of Queensland's leading schools, providing an exceptional learning environment for students, and a dynamic and collegial environment for teachers. Coupled with outstanding facilities and a beautiful natural environment, Flinders is a truly remarkable place to work.

Other benefits of working at Flinders: 

• Join a secure and stable educational environment with a long history of serving the community
• Salary packaging and novated lease options to increase your take home pay.
• Up to 12.75% employer contribution to Superannuation.
• Free onsite Car Parking, Gym and After School Care Services available to staff.
• Personal wellbeing Initiatives and access to an Employee Assistance Program including career, family, legal and financial counselling services.
• Flexible working Arrangements for eligible staff. 
• Annual influenza vaccinations and skin cancer checks.

We are seeking a passionate, skilled, and committed individual to fill the role of Food and Textiles Technician on a fixed-term contract basis, starting immediately and ending on 30 November 2024.

This full-time term-time position requires availability from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday, during school term times. There is no requirement to work during school holiday periods.

The Food and Textiles Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth delivery of curriculum and educational programs by providing essential assistance and support to classroom Teachers within the Technologies department. The primary objectives of this role are as follows:

1. Facilitate Classroom Preparation: Assist in preparing classrooms for practical and theoretical lessons by creating comprehensive shopping lists, procuring necessary ingredients and materials, and ensuring all equipment and utensils are in optimal condition.
2. Support Curriculum Implementation: Collaborate closely with teachers to support the implementation of the Food and Textiles elements of the curriculum. This includes preparing materials, coordinating practical demonstrations, and ensuring that classroom resources are readily available. 
3. Maintain Safety and Compliance: Uphold safety standards and compliance requirements related to food handling, workplace health and safety, and fire safety within the classroom environment. This objective involves regularly inspecting equipment, managing inventory, and coordinating repairs and servicing as needed.

The College’s core values are Courage, Respect, Integrity, and Compassion. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned with these values. 

Essential qualifications and attributes for the Food and Textiles Technician role include:

Essential Qualifications

• Positive Notice from a Working with Children Check (Qld Blue Card) or eligibility to obtain one.
• Current First Aid Certificate, including CPR.
• Open and unrestricted Australian Driver’s License.
• Food Safety or Food Safety Supervisor Qualification.
• Qualifications (or equivalent professional experience) related to the role's responsibilities, such as Certificate II Hospitality or Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.

Knowledge, Experience, and Attributes

• Relevant experience, preferably in a School environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of textiles and kitchen operations, including Health and Safety and Food Hygiene awareness.
• Resilience and flexibility in a fast-paced school environment.
• Collaborative and productive work approach with colleagues.
• Empathy towards young people.
• Calm and confident work demeanour.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
• Strong communication skills.
• Willingness to contribute to extra-curricular activities.

Applications must be submitted via SEEK and addressed to Mrs Natalle Sutton, Head of Technologies.  Applications should include the following information: 

• Resume
• Covering Letter (no longer than two pages) which addresses:

1. Your motivation to apply for this position;
2. Your demonstrated experience and skills in relation to the role; 
3. Your availability to commence.  

A copy of the full Position Description can be downloaded from www.mfac.edu.au/careers  

Applications will remain open until a suitable applicant is appointed. 

Safeguarding our Students

Matthew Flinders Anglican College supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to ensure the safety, welfare and wellbeing of Students. Matthew Flinders Anglican college is therefore committed to responding to allegations of student harm resulting from the conduct or actions of any person including that of employees.

To ensure the safeguarding of our students, all employees must have a current Employee Working with Children Check (Qld Blue Card or Qld Teacher Registration) before commencing work.  In addition, included throughout the recruitment process are checks of suitability for employment with children.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Matthew Flinders Anglican College is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise that teams who reflect a diversity of lived experience, identity, perspective, and background help us to create a healthy and inclusive working culture where our staff, students and community can thrive.