Commencement Date: 17 January 2026
Employment Type: Term Time, Permanent
Salary Range: $34.17 to $35.62 gross per hour PLUS 12.75% Superannuation
Closing Date for Applications: 12pm, Thursday 27 November 2025
Newman Catholic College, co-located on James Cook University site, Smithfield, is Cairns Catholic Education’s newest college, joining a system of 29 other catholic schools and colleges. Opened in 2022, with approximately 140 Year 7 students and growing a year level each year until Year 12 is reached in 2027, its location on and interaction with the University presents endless opportunities to meet the diverse learning needs of our students. Newman Catholic College works collaboratively with James Cook University so that learning and teaching is enhanced at all year levels.
The School Officer – Food Technology supports the Food Technology department at Newman Catholic College by organising and administering a wide range of curricular activities.
This may involve ordering and purchasing under the direction of the Food Technology teachers and Leader of Technologies.
This role ensures the smooth running of two Food Technology kitchens for Year 7 – 12 classes.
The role is performed under limited supervision, using established College policies, procedures, and practices, with initiative and professional judgement applied where required.
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description 
ASOC Food & Textile Assistant Position Description - Level 3.pdf
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
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Lauretta Graham - Principal
P: 4047 6000
E: principal.newman@cns.catholic.edu.au
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
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