Food Technology Assistant

Overview

Work type: Full time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Ed Support Level 1-Range 2

Occupation: Education and Training

Location: Eastern Metropolitan

Reference: 1480593

Location Profile

Box Hill High School is a high-performing co-educational government school in the Inner East area of Melbourne.The school was established in 1930 and has a long tradition of striving for academic excellence and establishing a strong, positive learning environment for all students. We are a single-campus school of 1500 students enrolled from years 7 to 12. We have 132 teaching staff and 34 ES staff, as well as a team of 4 Principal class officers. Box Hill High School is a learning community that fosters resilience, a passion for lifelong development and a commitment to positively impacting the world. Our purpose is:

• to ensure an inclusive, safe community where students and staff are respectful of each other.
• to collaborate to set and achieve challenging learning goals to create an environment where everyone can flourish
• to equip students with the skills to be resilient and passionate life-long learners
• to respect and consider student voice in the classroom and wider school community
• to demonstrate school pride in the way we present and conduct ourselves
• to develop and nurture students who are ethical, think critically and can contribute as global citizens

Our school values of respect, creativity, resilience and growth ensure that everyone in our school community will be treated fairly and respectfully. In turn, we will strive to create an inclusive and safe school where curiosity and creativity are valued and all members of our community are empowered to participate and learn. The school motto, `ad altiora certamus' (to strive for the higher things), underpins all that we do. Student learning, engagement and well-being are central to our work, and the school has a range of programs in place to support the learning and growth of all students. These include our well-established SEAL program (GAPP), inclusion support, and intervention programs in Literacy and Numeracy. Students can further develop their skills and talents through various additional programs and extra-curricular activities, including sports, music, performing arts, solar cars, robotics, debating, leadership programs and numerous clubs. There are also several opportunities for students to further their own personal development and enhance their global perspective through a range of international programs, including a German Exchange Program.

Student leadership, voice and agency are a priority at the school. Students have multiple opportunities to contribute to school governance and shape the school's future direction. Student leaders drive improvement in the areas of community, teaching and learning, environment and engagement and well-being. We recognise the importance of our partnership with parents and carers to support our students in their well-being, engagement and achievement in learning.

Further information can be found on our website: www.boxhillhs.vic.edu.au

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks.

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.

SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

Role

An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.

The commencing salaries for persons employed at level 1 range 2 are set out in clause 18(4) of this agreement.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).

A role at this range may include:

• Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co-ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager.
• Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.
• Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.
• Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.

An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position will be:

• Order and purchase any class materials (such as food, equipment, etc) as requested/ordered by the faculty coordinator for weekly classes.
• Receiving goods ordered and putting them away.
• Responsible for the organisation and layout of equipment and food required for the practical lessons and put away material after use.
• Responsible for preparing and setting up materials needed for the demonstration. Then, the equipment and the area were washed and cleaned after the demonstration.
• Facilitates daily cleaning of benches, towels, shelves, stove tops, fridge, sinks, dirty equipment and ovens, and general work areas.
• Responsible for checking, rearranging, and replacing any missing equipment in every unit daily.
• Facilitates weekly cleaning and sanitising of aprons and utensils.
• Detailed cleaning of ovens, stoves, fridges, benches, shelves, drawers, pantry and sinks at the conclusion of each term.
• Basic maintenance of equipment and working attire, maintenance, and upkeep of Food Tech Room.

Who May Apply

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

EEO AND OHS Commitment

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

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).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]

Child Safe Standards

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:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department'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 department values is available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Conditions of Employment

It is a condition of employment that the employee hold a current Working With Children Check.