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Marcus Oldham is Australia’s leading independent agricultural and equine business management college, specialising in undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in Business with a targeted focus on the Australian agricultural industry.

Located in Geelong, Victoria, Marcus Oldham is renowned for delivering practical, industry-focused education and developing the next generation of agribusiness leaders.

THE ROLE:

We are seeking a permanent part-time Chef (Day shift).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Providing meals to approx. 190 residential students, as well as being a valued team player.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

• Experience in hospitality, catering or the food service industry and the ability to prepare a range of meals at the direction of the Lead Chef.
• Ability to follow directions and adhere to set standards of service as provided by the Lead Chef.
• Adhere to all regulatory requirements regarding safe food handling, allergen labelling protocols cleanliness, hygiene and safe utilisation and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues, service providers, and college stakeholders.
• The ability to interact with all staff and students to ensure efficient delivery of catering and food service.
• Recent National Police Check

Desirable

• Experience in working in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Safe Food Handling Certification

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate III or IV in hospitality, Kitchen Management, Commercial Cookery (or related)

HOURS OF WORK

• 15 hours per week plus 15 hours every 3^rd weekend (Hours negotiable)

HOW TO APPLY

• Please send your CV and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria
• Plus an overview of why you believe you have the necessary skills to undertake this role to recruitment@marcusoldham.vic.edu.au

• Please note, applicants must have full rights to work in Australia; sponsorship is not available for this role.

Closing Date: 4^th September 2026.

Marcus Oldham is a leading Australian agricultural college, specialising in under-graduate and post graduate qualifications in Business, with a targeted focus on the Agriculture and Agribusiness Industries.

The College values the contribution of teaching staff who have extensive commercial experience, with a passion for educating the agribusiness leaders of the future.

The program is delivered through a strong system thinking based curriculum, utilising case studies, industry visits, practical demonstrations, and experiential learning. There is significant opportunity to bring your knowledge and expertise to the College and be fully supported to develop your teaching practice.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

We are always interested in hearing from suitably qualified individuals who have an interest in engaging with our students in the capacity of a Lecturer, Sessional Lecturer, or Guest Lecturer in any of the following areas:

• Accounting & Finance
• Agronomy
• Agricultural Technology
• Animal/Livestock Production Management
• Human Resource Management
• Leadership
• Marketing (Agricultural)
• Management
• Professional Skills
• Precision Agriculture

GENERAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• High-level computer skills
• Practical knowledge of Agricultural industry, or ability to apply knowledge to this sector.
• Ability to translate theory to engaging content (academic teaching experience will be highly regarded, however displayed ability to deliver presentations in professional settings will also be considered).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline
• Master’s Degree (highly regarded)

EXPERIENCE

• Extensive experience in chosen area of expertise, preferably within or related to Agriculture.
• Ability to translate theory to practice and engage young adult learners.

HOW TO APPLY

• Please send your CV and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in the position description (attached) and an overview of why you believe you have the necessary skills to undertake this role to recruitment@marcusoldham.vic.edu.au
• Please note, applicants must have full rights to work in Australia; sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Closing Date: EOI’s welcome anytime.