This is a 4 month fixed term, full-time position commencing as soon as possible, with possible extension and/or permanency

Our College

Western Australian College of Agriculture (WACoA) – Cunderdin provides Year 11 and 12 students with a unique educational experience focused on innovation and excellence. Students are offered the opportunity to achieve the best possible educational outcomes within the context of a commercially operating farm, state of the art trade training workshops and a 144-bed residential facility.

The College has been acknowledged for excellence through being nominated as a finalist in the WA Education Awards in 2023 and 2024 for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (Secondary).

Join a team committed to developing work-ready graduates with real-world skills.

Learn more at www.cunderdinag.wa.edu.au or Schools Online, or watch our college video below to discover what makes WACoA – Cunderdin a great place to work and teach.

The Role

The Domestic – Kitchenhand is primarily responsible for assisting with catering and kitchen duties across the College and boarding facilities, ensuring high standards of health, safety and hygiene are maintained. While the role will generally focus on kitchenhand and catering duties, the Domestic may also be required to assist with cleaning, laundry and other related duties as needed.

Kitchenhand duties may include assisting with food preparation, cleaning kitchens and equipment, serving meals, washing dishes, managing waste, maintaining clean and hygienic work areas, and keeping food storage areas clean and organised. The Domestic may also assist with general cleaning duties, including cleaning internal and external areas, floors, bathrooms, windows and fittings, emptying rubbish, removing cobwebs, making beds and reporting any equipment or facility faults. Laundry duties may include washing, sorting, ironing and storing clothing and linen, as well as maintaining clean and functional laundry equipment.

The Domestic may be required to undertake other duties as requested to support the operations of the College and boarding facilities.

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 Kristine Van, Residential Manager on (08) 9635 2100 or emailing kristine.van@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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A two (2) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

1. Demonstrated good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment to a busy schedule.
2. Demonstrated ability to recognise and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets, equipment operating instructions, safety instructions and training guidelines.
3. Demonstrated ability to use all cleaning equipment supplied to colleges, including polishers, vacuum cleaners and pressure cleaners.
4. Demonstrated ability to carry out laundry or cleaning or catering duties, including the safe operation of cleaning or laundry or kitchen equipment and appliances.

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/SS1061662

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, 21 August 2026