This is a permanent part-time (0.75FTE) position commencing January 2026

Northam Residential College provides safe, secure and supportive boarding for regional and remote students. We are situated on Inkpen Street, just behind Northam Senior High School offering a place for students to live and learn, have fun and feel at home.

We operate with integrity and promote inclusivity and equality. We believe these attributes will help students feel at home, enable them to create lifelong friends and allow them to form positive relationships with college staff .

The Role

As the Cook, you will cater for meals at the College and college functions, as required whilst ensuring adequate catering to avoid under catering or excessive catering. The successful applicant will ensure food handling and occupational hygiene practices are in accordance with relevant health and safety guidelines.

The Cook will also ensure stocks are stored safely (protected from vermin), do not accumulate excessively and are utilised quickly whilst ensuring the kitchen, equipment and facilities are hygienically maintained. The successful applicant will possess good interpersonal skills and work effectively with other staff members whilst undertaking mixed functions as required.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of computers, particularly in using email (Outlook) and Microsoft Word. They should be comfortable operating a computer for essential tasks such as menu planning, online ordering, and general communication.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in Northam and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

12% employer contributed superannuation. Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements. Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave. Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance. Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Russell Winsor, College Manager on (08) 9621 6377 or by emailing [email protected] .

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people ( Building Leadership Impact ).

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start. obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees , preferably one being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

A CV of up to 2 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position A maximum of a 2 page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF: Demonstrated ability to carry out the duties of a cook, for 50 to 110 students, to a high standard, including catering for special dietary requirements. Demonstrated ability to manage and control stock and uphold health and safety standards in relation to food and kitchen hygiene. Demonstrated good organisational skills with the ability to work independently. Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to youth. Demonstrated flexibility in response to changing work needs.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1000123

Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 24 November 2025.