We are seeking to establish a pool of Mainstream Education Assistants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Located in the southern Bunbury suburb of Withers, within 1 km of the Indian Ocean, Maidens Park Primary School (PS) is nestled in lush native gardens and shade trees.

The team at Maidens Park PS delivers high-quality pastoral care, where stakeholders are united to provide a culturally safe and supportive environment where students are valued and encouraged to achieve. There is a strong sense of community connectedness, where diversity is celebrated and community members are welcomed into the school. The school promotes positive behaviour through its rules of being Safe, Tolerant, Achieve and Responsible.

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

The Role

Join our team as a Mainstream Education Assistant and play a vital role in shaping the lives of students. You will support our teachers in delivering planned education programs and fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. This is an opportunity to make a real cultural impact in the lives of students and to develop your own skills and autonomy in a supportive environment.

Suitable applicants will ideally possess good written, oral and interpersonal communication skills to enable the implementation of individual or small group programs, as well as the ability to support the general health and well-being of students. You will ideally be organised and be able to use your initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment by keeping equipment, materials, and resources organized and ready for use in classes and activities.

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 Cindy Richardson, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9724 9450 or by emailing cindy.richardson@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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A four (4) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

1. Demonstrated sound oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals.
2. Demonstrated sound interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
3. Demonstrated sound organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective educational programs to students.
4. Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and well-being of students.

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/SS1067598

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 26 October 2026