This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026
WA College Of Agriculture – Denmark is seeking a Head Chef – to join our dedicated and motivated team.
WA College of Agriculture - Denmark is fortunate to enrol 150 fantastic students. Our students are engaged and passionate about their pathways in Agriculture. Similarly, our staff are committed to providing an environment that all allows for our students to achieve their best. Embodying our vision of Plant, Grow and Harvest our pastoral care and academic programme works in unison supporting strong student outcomes.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.denmarkag.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
The successful applicant will ideally be a team player with strong organisational skills to support the management of the College kitchen. The role involves providing leadership within the kitchen team and working collaboratively to deliver high-quality, healthy meals for students, staff, and visitors, including consideration of dietary requirements. Responsibilities include staff rostering, ordering food and equipment within budget, and supporting efficient day-to-day kitchen operations.
With access to on-site farm produce, including an abattoir, the kitchen offers strong opportunities to apply ‘paddock to plate’ principles and develop menus that make good use of seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. The environment includes buffet-style service for students and staff across structured meal breaks, with additional residential catering outside school hours. The pace and volume of service can create time pressures, so strong time management and the ability to work well under pressure are highly valued, alongside a collaborative approach that supports a positive and cooperative team culture.
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 John Overton, Residential Manager on (08) 9848 0200 or emailing john.overton@education.wa.edu.au.
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools 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.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- 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.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined 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 (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A one to two (1-2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated experience in a commercial cooking environment and ability to organise and prepare meals for approximately 100 people on a daily basis.
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills including the ability to train and supervise catering staff.
- Demonstrated experience in stock control, including budgeting and purchasing of food and kitchen supplies.
- Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment and prioritise tasks to meet conflicting timelines.
- Demonstrated well developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to effectively liaise with individuals at all levels.
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: IPS/SS1041728
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Friday, 22 May 2026
