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Barista / Café Assistant - St Thomas More College, SUNNYBANK

Barista / Café Assistant - St Thomas More College, SUNNYBANK

Brisbane Catholic Education

Sunnybank

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Casual
Apply by:
29 January 2023

Job overview

St Thomas More College is a Brisbane Catholic Education co-educational secondary college catering for over 1140 students. Our College opened in 1974 and from inception developed a strong commitment to the pastoral care of students. At the core of all that we do is our mission to provide a holistic education to all students. This mission, inspired by Jesus, is to seek, grow and serve by fostering in all students: a commitment to our Christian faith; a commitment to learning; and a sense of community. Come and share the vision for all our graduates. A vision that is explicit about beliefs, values and capacity for informed choice in an ever changing world. A vision of young people with soul, personal integrity and the skills to achieve success in life.  Watch this great video or explore our school website to learn more about us.



About the role

We are seeking a Café Assistant to work closely with the Café Manager, ensuring the effective and efficient running of the St Thomas More College Café.

Duties include:

  • Serving food and making coffee, tea and other beverages
  • Cleaning of service & storage area
  • Ensuring a high level of food hygiene is always practiced
  • Applying a high standard of safety with all appliances
  • Assisting with ordering


The successful applicant will:

- have a minimum of one year's experience as a Barista
- have excellent communication & teamwork skills
- and enjoy working in a busy environment


Further training is available. Ideally this position would suit a university student.
Further details of the role requirements are outlined on the attached role description.

Applicants are required to address these points in the online “letter of application” .


To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

  • hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
  • be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
  • have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.


Estimated start date: 
Commencing February 2023

Position tenure:  Casual

Weeks worked:  School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)

Tenure duration (where Fixed Term)

Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: Approximately 25 – 30 hours/week (Monday to Friday) plus occasional weekends during the school year.

Salary level, range or hourly rate: Services Staff Level 2 - $36.69 per hour - casual hourly rate

Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement

Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.


Contact:   Julie Redmond

Contact number:   3323 4600

Contact email:   jredmond@stmc.qld.edu.au

Closing date:     29-Jan-2023

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About Brisbane Catholic Education

About Archdiocese of Brisbane

Brisbane Catholic Education is committed to high quality teaching and learning for more than 70,000 young people enrolled in our schools and colleges from Prep to Year 12.

Our community of schools within the Archdiocese of Brisbane is founded on Christ and is at the service of our students, families, society and the Church – teaching, challenging and transforming.​​​​​​

Our mission is to teach, challenge and transform through our service, support and leadership for Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Brisbane. 

Work in one of our BCE schools

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE), is the second largest non-Government employer in Queensland, supporting some 72,000 students and 11,500 employees in 141 school communities and six office locations, all located in South East Queensland.  

Our employees work in a wide range of teaching and non-teaching roles that support Catholic traditions and contribute to developing socially just young people who embrace sustainability and make positive contributions to the modern world.

Through our Christian values we are at the service of our students, families, society and the Church.

We have a variety of opportunities available across our growing South East Queensland network​ of schools:

  • ​Teaching
  • Senior and Middle Leadership
  • Specialist positions
  • Non teaching support roles
  • Graduate teaching


With a vibrant working environment, we provide generous benefits for employees, highly value professional and career development, supporting our people to deliver excellence in their profession and excellent outcomes for our schools. 

Experience a genuine sense of unity and connectedness that is synonymous with Catholic Education.  Building and nurturing meaningful relationships and enjoying a strong sense of camaraderie across our school, student, parent and BCE Office communities. 

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