Tuckshop Convenor - St Andrew's Catholic School, FERNY GROVE
Date: 3 Jun 2026
Location: FERNY GROVE, QLD, AU, 4055
Company: Brisbane Catholic Education
About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
About our school
St Andrew is a Catholic primary school located in the western corridor of Brisbane, with an enrolment of over 530 students. Rooted in the spirit of St Benedict, St Andrew enjoys a unique arrangement with St Williams School, Grovely, and Our Lady of Dolours School, Mitchelton, under the Grovely parish umbrella. The school’s philosophy centers on making Jesus real in the lives of the St Andrew family, valuing relationships through the UBUNTU philosophy, which teaches that we are who we are because of other people. Our warm, caring community and supportive culture among staff are at the heart of all we do. Explore our school website to learn more about this ‘Little Place with a Big Heart'.
Summary
Support our school’s daily retail operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly from start to finish.
- Location: St Andrews School - Ferny Grove
- Start date: 16/06/2026
- Work hours: 12.00 hours per week
- Salary: $32.50 + super
- Ad close date: 17 June 2026
- Contact: Amanda Steer | aroach@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
We are seeking an enthusiastic Tuckshop Convenor to join our school community for 2 days per week (preferably Tuesday and Thursday) during term time. The position is 6 hours per day on a fixed‑term basis.
The Convenor will oversee the daily operation of the tuckshop, including the supervision of volunteers and ensuring a welcoming, efficient, and safe environment.
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Assisting with planning menus and supporting healthy food programs
- Ensuring food is prepared and stored in accordance with food handling and hygiene procedures and guidelines
- Assisting with maintaining adequate stock levels to meet daily and weekly menu requirements, including the ordering, receiving, storing and stocktakes
- Assisting with the daily cleaning and clean-up of kitchen and storage areas to ensure high standards of food hygiene
- Observing workplace health and safety practices and notifying the Tuckshop Convenor of any potential hazard including any dangerous occurrences.
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, including training in safe food handling and hygienic practices for food safety
- Planning and supporting healthy, balanced menus, and accommodating special dietary needs.
- Knowledge of proper food preparation techniques, food storage, and food safety protocols (e.g., temperature control, cross-contamination prevention)
- Familiarity with workplace health and safety practices and the ability to identify and address potential hazards in the kitchen environment
- Experience in stock management, including ordering, receiving, storing, and performing stocktakes to ensure adequate supplies
- Experience adhering to hygiene regulations, including maintaining cleanliness in food prep and storage areas, and conducting routine cleaning
- For this position you are not required to be Catholic.
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.
Why choose BCE
Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
- Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
- Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
- Active staff social club and wellness programs
- Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
- Fitness Passport access – discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.
Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.
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