Food Technology Assistant

Mickleham Secondary College opened in January 2023 and is located in Mickleham, approximately 39 kilometres north of Melbourne.

Mickleham Secondary College is located in a new residential estate on an expansive 20 acre site, with modern landscaping and situated next door to the newly opened Merrifield Recreation Reserve. Our school is surrounded by an engaged, vibrant, supportive community. Mickleham Secondary College has close ties to the local community, with strong support from local organisations and community services. The school has a culture of professional learning where observations, walkthroughs, coaching, data and academic research are expected practice.

The College currently has 350 students in Year 7 & 8, will progress by adding a new Year 7 cohort each year. The first phase of building has been completed and the school has a capacity for 800 students. Our facilities include:

· an administration building with a library, staff offices and amenities

· a learning neighbourhood building

· a science building

· a materials technology building

· a community hub building with a competition-grade basketball/netball court, canteen, music, drama and Food Technology teaching spaces

· 4 outdoor hardcourts

· a sports field.

Phase 2 is planned in future subject to funding and will allow the school to accommodate 1200 students with an additional learning neighbourhood building and visual arts building.

Vision

At Mickleham Secondary College our vision is to co-create an inclusive, supportive learning community where people strive to achieve their best.

Mission

Mickleham Secondary College¿s mission is to make a difference to each individual and provide them with the best opportunities for their future.

Values

Mickleham Secondary College¿s values are Achievement, Respect, Community, Honesty.

Achievement reflects the purpose of education in that, all students should be aiming to achieve their personal best. Recognising that our own achievement will look different to others. Achievement means that students maintain a focus on their learning, improving their skills and knowledge and achieving their personal best.

Respect means being respectful to ourselves and one another. We value individual differences. Maintaining a positive attitude and behaviour towards others also allows us to become role models.

Community is built through everyone working together to support one another. We value our school community and the wider community. We aim to build a sense of belonging, pride and positivity within our community.

Honesty is important to develop and ensure we are truthful, trustworthy and live with our values in mind. This involves being responsible and having integrity.

SC1    Capacity to undertake routine support tasks across a range of functions in one or more work areas within a school environment. 

SC2    Demonstrated capacity to show initiative in the provision of a broad range of support to teachers & students as required in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice & school policy in regard to the Food Technology space

SC3    Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems, software or technical equipment as relevant to the position. 

SC4    Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and experience in the use of relevant legislation & safety codes (e.g. safety, storage & disposal of hazardous materials, OHS) guidelines & procedures. 

SC5    A commitment to professional learning and growth. 

SC6    Outstanding professional and personal attributes including perseverance, humility, collaboration and an improvement focus. 

Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.

Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy.  Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3.  Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility.  Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases.  Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.

This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years.  Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered.  Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.  Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

FOOD TECH 

Cleaning Duties: 

Clean all work areas after practical classes 

Wash, dry and fold linen used as part of practical classes 

Clean food storage areas ¿ refrigerators, freezers and pantry for example 

Refill detergent containers at each work area as required 

 
Practical Demonstrations/Demonstrations: 

Prepare demonstration for classroom teacher such as food and equipment  

Set up foods for students use ¿ set up in required quantities 

Divide meat and other foods into appropriate quantities for practical classes. 

Ordering and Purchasing: 

Order required food for each class, ensuring there is sufficient for all students 

Maintain stores of staple ingredients ¿ flour, butter, spices and eggs for example

Other Duties: 

Regularly check supplies of bulk products and use by dates 

Receive food from suppliers and store as required 

Package and store if required, cooked foods prepared by students 

Administration duties as required 

Maintain communication with Class Teachers, Faculty Head and other Food Technology Assistants through email and other meetings as required. 

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms – gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.  The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.  It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the Department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the Department. Mobile: 0477 726 *** or email on: **********@education.vic.gov.au

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the Department’s exemplar available at:

 Child Safe Standards: Policy | education.vic.gov.au

The Department’s employees commit to upholding DE’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DE’s Values complement each school’s own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the DE values is available at:

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx

Applications should be prepared in a standard font such as arial or calibra at size 11 or 12.

Applicants are advised to include: 

A cover sheet providing the name of applicant, WWCC number, home and email addresses, telephone number where applicant can be contacted during business hours 

A specific response to each of the six selection criteria with no more than one page per criterion 

A separate CV that is a summary of experience and qualifications 

The name of three referees including contact details, work and mobile phone numbers, email address, current position and relationship to the applicant 

Applicants should ensure they submit their cover letters, CV's and selection criteria all in ONE document. 

Document should be saved as the applicant's name 

Late applications will not be considered. 

****Hours and days negotiable***** 

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx