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Cook - Goldfields Children's Centre

Maryborough, Australia

Reference: 6815510

  • 1 x Permanent Part-Time (35 hours per week)
  • 1 x Casual position
  • Band 2 $62,726 - $63,982 (pro-rata) plus Superannuation

About the role

Central Goldfields Shire Council is looking for suitably experienced Cook for both permanent part-time and casual position/s to join the team at Goldfields Children's Centre in Maryborough.

The casual Cook will cover leave and work collaboratively with the permanent Cook. The permanent part-time Cook will work 7:30am to 3:00pm Monday to Friday.

The Centre Cook will source, plan and prepare nourishing, culturally diverse and nutritious meals suitable for children's dietary needs meals for children aged 0 to 6. The menu will comply with the Goldfields Children's Centre's Nutrition policy meeting all requirements of the National Quality Framework.

Key duties of the role include menu planning and food preparation, purchasing of stock and housekeeping. Experience working in a childcare setting would be an advantage but not a prerequisite.

Central Goldfields Shire Council is a child safe organisation and an inclusive employer. We encourage people of all abilities, cultural backgrounds, and denominations, to apply.

What we offer you

We are open to the possibility of flexible working arrangements, including job share, that work for both you and the organisation. In your cover letter, please indicate whether you are applying for the casual or part-time position, along with your availability. You are welcome to discuss these opportunities at interview.

We offer a great salary, excellent growth opportunities and the ability to really influence the future of our council and its surrounds. If this sounds like you, be part of an innovative and committed council and apply today!

About Us

Located at the geographical centre of Victoria, within one hour's drive from Ballarat or Bendigo, and just two hours from Melbourne sits Central Goldfields Shire Council. Maryborough is the major business centre surrounded by seven townships that feature iconic heritage architecture. Agricultural industries spread across the municipality, and there are several major manufacturing, infrastructure, freight, printing and food production companies that call us home.

We are a dynamic organisation with a visionary and engaging executive, that look to put value into what we do for our community, residents and business.

Our Values

  • Community and Customer Focussed
  • Collaborative and Inclusive
  • Challenge the Status Quo

For enquiries, please contact Heather Wright, Assistant Coordinator on (03) 5461 0610.

Applications close 14 October 2025 at 5.00pm


Applications Close: 21 Oct 2025


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