Hospitality Teacher

St Mary MacKillop College is Canberra’s largest secondary school, operating across two campuses. Years 7 to 9 are based on the Padua Campus (Wanniassa) and Years 10 to 12 are based on the St Peter’s Campus (Isabella Plains). MacKillop College is part of the Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG), which operates 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres across ACT and NSW.

The College has a wide range of talented teachers at various stages of their career and with different cultural and educational backgrounds. Many of our teachers have completed PhDs, are elite athletes, published authors, experienced builders, artists, chefs, lawyers, scientists, musicians, and more. The breadth and knowledge embedded in the College enables a friendly and supportive work environment, a wide range of curriculum options, extensive facilities, great teachers and a large number of co-curricular choices.

MacKillop is able to provide many employee benefits, including pathways to formal leadership roles, access to professional learning and resources, access to wellbeing programs, flexible working arrangements to suit your personal or family needs, and support to transition from primary to secondary teaching.

MacKillop prides itself on its inclusive and welcoming community, its safe and supportive environment, its culture of quality teaching and learning, and the wide range of opportunities and experiences it can provide for its students.

St Mary MacKillop College is seeking a highly effective and passionate Hospitality Teacher to join our staff. The successful applicant will create a safe and supportive learning environment, apply engaging pedagogical practices, and differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs. They will support students to develop an understanding of contemporary approaches and issues related to food and hospitality. The Hospitality Teacher will guide students to develop safe work practices in the preparation, storage and handling of food, and comply with current health and safety legislation. They will build respectful relationships, analyse student data to enhance learning growth, and contribute to an inclusive school culture. Strong literacy, organisation, and collaboration skills are essential, along with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

• Bachelor of Education or Master of Teacher
• Certificate 2 in Hospitality and Certificate 4 in Training
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People clearance
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration
• Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment. Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education. For further information about the School please visit the website. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) can be accessed here.     

Position-specific queries: Please contact Lachlan McNicol on 6209 5124 or via email lachlan.mcnicol@cg.catholic.edu.au
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.    

Position Description

Advertised: 02 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 26 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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