Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Clyde Fenton Primary School
Job title Canteen Coordinator Designation Administrative Officer 3 92%
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $63,274 - $67,986 Location Katherine
Position number 48372 RTF 350470 Closing 05/07/2026
Contact officer Lynnelle Rankine, Principal on 08 8973 3844 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350470
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Coordinate school canteen services to students and staff of nutritious and healthy food options to support school
attendance, engagement and aligned to the department’s ‘school nutrition and healthy eating’ policy, to support school
attendance, engagement, health and wellbeing, and to network with key stakeholders – students, staff, families, community
and professional associations.
Context statement
Clyde Fenton is a medium size school of approximately 150 students. The school is located in Katherine North, on Gorge
Road. Approximately 80% of students are Indigenous with some students living at Binjari, Rockhole and Kalano communities.
The school is open plan design. The work environment is characterised by extensive team work where intercultural
knowledge and skills are paramount.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Coordinate all aspects of school canteen operations including stocktaking, facilities cleanliness and equipment and food
hygiene.
2. Provide high level food services for students, staff, and customers through the provision of healthy food choices.
3. Supervise canteen staff and volunteers and organise the daily work programme
4. Ensure the school canteen complies with the NT Government’s School Nutrition and Healthy Eating Policy and
Guidelines.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated ability in working in a food service setting and stocktaking.
2. High level of communication skills and an ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
3. Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards and regulations.
Desirable
1. Knowledge of the department’s School Nutrition and Healthy Eating policy and guidelines and supporting documents.
Further information
The selected applicant must obtain a current NT Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) and a current First Aid
Certificate.
