This is a Department built entirely for children and young people and their communities. Our ultimate goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

About the Role

Deliver and maintain the Healthy School Lunch program within the assigned school through preparing, cooking and serving nutritious and tasty school lunches for children and staff, as well as undertaking kitchen cleaning duties/processes at the assigned location.

Period of Appointment

7 July 2025 - 26 September 2025.

Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

Hours per fortnight

48 hours per fortnight

Essential Requirements

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)
• Complete two hospitality units:
  • SITXFSA005 (SITXFSA001) – Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITXFSA006 (SITXFSA002) – Participate in safe food handling practices, OR
• Complete one retail unit:
  • SIRRFSA001 – Handle food safely in a retail environment; OR
• Complete three community services and health industries units:
• • HLTFSE001 – Follow basic food safety practices
  • HLTFSE005 – Apply and monitor food safety requirements
  • HLTFSE007 – Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace
     

Desirable Requirements

• Relevant qualification/s in food preparation/production

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here:

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

Information for Applicants (PDF)

How to apply 

Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.

You will be prompted to upload a 1–2-page short application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties and a resume.  

Applicants should forward/include:

• a 1–2-page short form application addressing the selection criteria;
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.

All applicants are required to supply a valid email address with their application for the purposes of email communication.

The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment) is the responsibility of the individual.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be made via the Apply Now button and submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au. 

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Maree Mcgee
Title: School Business Manager 
Phone: (03) 6265 8116
Email: maree.mcgee@decyp.tas.gov.au