Technical Officer - Culinary Arts and HospitalityCharles Darwin University – Alice Springs NTContinuing part time appointmentProfessional Level 4 Salary $67,800– $72,078 pa (pro-rata basis)(25 hours per week)Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leaveAlice Springs Campus Apply your technical experience in Culinary Arts and Hospitality to help support the lecturers and students in the Professional Service Industries, Alice Springs.About the PositionAs the Technical Officer, you will be required to maintain technical resources of the culinary and hospitality training areas at the Alice Springs campus. This involves, but is not limited to, material and supply support for lecturers and students in the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, bakery, training bar and restaurant areas. The Technical Officer is expected to initiate and take on tasks to improve the overall performance of the purchasing and stores area and maintain the hygiene and sanitation of the food preparation areas and be responsible for maintaining stock supplies and goods.About YouTo be successful, you will require:Demonstrated experience in commercial food purchasing, including stocktaking, stock control and cost control.An ability to interact effectively and work with colleagues, clients and stakeholders with diverse backgrounds and engage in effective and proactive teamwork recognizing the abilities of others and utilizing cooperative approaches.Demonstrated ability to undertake work duties methodically, accurately and efficiently to prioritize work schedules and meet deadlines and work unsupervised.Demonstrated contemporary knowledge of computer software packages such as Microsoft Office.Possess or ability to obtain a current first aid certificate and fire warden training certificate.Desirable competencies• Completion of Certificate III with extensive relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or expertise in a food service industry.• Understanding and exercising the principles of Workplace Health and Safety Environment as well as Equal Opportunity policies and procedures.• Ability to apply diagnostic skills and assessment of the best approach to a given task and exercise judgement on work methods and task sequence within specified timelines and standard practices and procedures.RemunerationAppointment to this role will be at Professional Level 4. The base salary will be in the range of $67,800 - $72,078 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $79,326 - $84,331 per annum, including 17% superannuation.What's in it for you?• An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger University• Work with a University committed to changing people's lives for the better through training, education and research• Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression• An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory• 17% superannuation• Up to six weeks of paid annual leave• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (primary care giver), in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)• Recognition of prior service with another Australian university/NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)• Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989• Free on-campus parking in designated areas.• Employee Assistance Program• Salary Packaging opportunitiesHow to ApplyAll applications must be received online via the 'apply' button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience and response addressing the essential competencies.For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Jason Wilkes on 08 8946 78*** or email ******.Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment to support applicants and employees with disability. CDU's Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure can be found at ?id=191&version=1. If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact the People Services Team on 08 8946 71*** or email ********.Diversity and InclusionAt CDU we actively celebrate our diversity. We innovate, embrace new ideas, and act with courage and kindness. We're about what we can give to the world rather than what we take, and we believe in the transformative power of education. We work hard to make sure every member of our University community feels they truly belong. Understanding that it is through our focus on our people and leveraging our differences that will make CDU the most connected University in Australia, we are striving to ensure that our culture and our community are inclusive of all our staff, students, and visitors. We are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals. Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.Applications Close: Monday, 25 November 2024 #J-18808-Ljbffr