This is a permanent part-time (0.3FTE) position commencing October 2026

Esperance is located about 700 km from Perth on Western Australia’s glistening south-east coast. Esperance’s natural beauty, climate and lifestyle attracts a vibrant local community.

Esperance Residential College provides a safe and comfortable home away from home for rural and remote secondary students in Western Australia, giving them a supportive environment to reach their potential. Situated within the Esperance Community Education Campus, the college works with Esperance Senior High School, Esperance Education Support Centre and South Regional TAFE to provide for the education needs of students in Esperance.

Esperance Residential College is in the heart of the Esperance town site. The college has a strong relationship with the Esperance community as a trusted local organisation. The thriving coastal town offers a complete range of services for comfortable living, such as shopping, social and recreational facilities.

The Role

The successful applicant will ensure high levels of quality control, storage and hygiene are maintained in accordance with occupational safety and health standards and requirements.

They will provide meals of a high standard, manage day-to-day catering requirements of the college and external groups and cater for special occasions and functions as required. This involves:

• preparation
• cooking
• catering for special dietary requirements
• stock control
• purchasing goods

They will be expected to work effectively with other cook/s and kitchen hand/s.

Professional Benefits

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

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• 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 Andrea Hearn, Manager, Esperance Residential College on (08) 9071 9666 or by emailing andrea.hearn2@education.wa.edu.au

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at centralservices.recruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period. 

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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A one (1) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:

1. 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.
2. Demonstrated ability to manage and control stock and uphold health and safety standards in relation to food and kitchen hygiene.
3. Demonstrated good organisational skills with the ability to work independently.
4. Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to youth.
5. 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: DOE1063415

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 Friday, 16 October 2026