TAS Assistant

If you are currently employed by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, please submit your application via our internal Careers Site on EmployeeConnect. We are excited to support you in the next step of your career.

St John Paul II Catholic College is seeking a highly organised and proactive TAS Assistant to provide vital support to our Technology and Applied Studies (TAS) department. This is an ongoing part-time position from Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM, commencing Term 1, 2026.

This role is focused primarily on assisting with the delivery of Food Technology and Hospitality classes. The successful applicant will play a key role in ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient operation of practical lessons, allowing teachers and students to focus fully on learning and creativity.

Job Summary

• Class Support: Assist teachers with the preparation, setup, and pack down of practical lessons.
• Supply & Inventory: Order food and consumables online, manage stock control, and maintain expense records.
• Hygiene & Safety: Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all kitchen areas, including equipment and laundry (aprons, tea towels).
• Logistics: Collect local orders (e.g., from Woolworths) as required.
• Events: Assist with occasional after-hours catering and school functions.

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated experience in food handling, preparation, and hygiene.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Current driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.
• Competent computer skills (including online ordering and spreadsheets).
• Current Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain).

What We Offer

• 25% discount on school fees for your children enrolled in CSPD schools.
• Competitive salary and conditions under the NSW & ACT Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2020.
• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging options.
• Access to modern facilities, resources, and ongoing professional learning.
• Leadership and wellbeing programs to support career growth.

Apply now!

If you are enthusiastic about supporting practical learning in a dynamic school environment and meet the criteria above, we encourage you to apply.

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPDs Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children's Guardian here. Applicants wishing to work in any of the schools within the Diocese, either as a casual, temporary or full time employee, must be classified with the CSPD. If you are not already classified, you will need to complete the online registration for teachers process found on the CSPD Website.

Note: Early applications are encouraged, as shortlisting and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. The position may be filled once a suitable candidate has been identified.