This is a permanent part-time (0.2FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027

Wellard Village Primary School (PS) is centred on a culture of powerful relationships where all key stakeholders work collaboratively for positive student outcomes. We are looking for staff who are team oriented, highly collaborative and possess an ability to work in a team.

Wellard Village PS has a culture of excellence in teaching and learning. Our staff have a shared understanding of contemporary quality teaching and whole school pedagogy. Our pedagogical framework focuses on explicit teaching, evidence-based practice, play based learning and inquiry (Kath Murdoch). It is aligned to the Department of Education Quality Teaching Framework, and we utilise universal design for learning, to enact our inclusive philosophy.

Developing the whole child is a priority for our staff. Together we ensure that we balance curriculum delivery with social and emotional learning and physical health and wellbeing. We utilise Positive Behaviour Support to set high expectations for our learning environment, ensuring all students are safe and accountable. Our matrix encourages children to “Be Courageous, Be Compassionate and Be Responsible”, to achieve our mission of an inclusive and connected community

Find out more about our school by visiting wellardvillageps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

As the Education Assistant – Auslan, you will interpret all that is said in and outside the classroom environment and assist communicative needs of Deaf or Hard of Hearing students using Australian Sign (Auslan). You will also need to orally interpret when a Deaf or Hard of Hearing student uses sign language to address the class, when working in a small group, when communicating with another individual student, or teacher. Ahead of lessons, you will ideally pre-read appropriate notes such as lesson notes.

In addition to these duties listed above, and Education Assistant (Auslan) may be required to undertake the generic duties of an Education Assistant where the Deaf or Hard of Hearing student is absent.

The Education Assistant – Auslan should ideally have experience in assisting with the communicative needs of Deaf or Hard of Hearing students using Australian Sign Language (AUSLAN). Strong teamwork skills are highly desirable.

Suitably qualified Auslan interpreters (with WWC check) may apply and will be considered for the role. For more information, please read the Education Assistant (Auslan) job description.

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 Jaclyn Huts, Principal, on (08) 6174 1140 or emailing Jaclyn.Redfearn@education.wa.edu.au.

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A one (1) page statement addressing selection criteria 1 as outlined in the attached JDF

1. Demonstrated well developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with Deaf or Hard of Hearing students, liaise with parents, teachers and community members and where necessary assist teachers in understanding students.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.

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/SS1067707

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, 30 October 2026