Canteen Manager

Salary Range: $66,909 full-time equivalent plus superannuation
Employment Status: Part-time | 45.6 hours per fortnight | 12 months contract
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: 20 July 2026 

About St Patrick's Parish School

St Patrick’s Parish School in Cooma is a welcoming co-educational K–10 school with a strong focus on student learning, safety and belonging. As part of a proud Parish community, it offers a supportive, values driven environment where staff benefit from a positive culture, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference.

About Cooma, NSW

Cooma is a key service town situated east of the Snowy Mountains, between Bega and Tumut. The town boasts a vibrant commercial centre and scenic parklands, including Centennial Park, where an avenue of international flags pays tribute to the immigrants who contributed to the Snowy Mountains hydroelectric scheme. Cooma also serves as a convenient base for exploring the Snowy Mountains region, with the resort town of Jindabyne just 45 minutes away, along with nearby snowfields and mountain villages.

About the Role 

The Canteen Manager role oversees daily operations as the sole staff member of the school canteen that operates 3 days per week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) for school-aged children. Responsibilities include food preparation, order management, stock control, and adherence to food safety standards. 
 
This appointment is temporary to replace an employee who is on parental leave. The incumbent is entitled to return to work early in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009.

Why work at St Patrick's Parish School?

• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) 
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave) 
• Support for professional development and study opportunities 
• Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish 
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice
• Enjoy accessbility to ski fields and ski programs in New South Wales including Threbdo and Perisher!

Qualifications and eligibility

• Relevant trade qualification or Certificate III
• NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) 
• First-aid certificate 
• Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy

Position-specific queries: Please contact Dr Sean Mangan on 02 6452 1721 or via email sean.mangan@cg.catholic.edu.au     
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au

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