We are seeking to establish a pool of Home Economics Assistant for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Shenton College is one of Australia’s leading co-educational schools and consists of a Middle School (Years 7 & 8), Lower Senior School (Years 9 & 10) and Upper Senior School (Years 11 & 12).  The College currently has approximately 2800 students and 300 staff.  The College’s strength is in its commitment to develop the ‘whole child’ and to empower them to be independent and confident learners so that they can be purposeful contributors to an increasingly interdependent world.

The school’s success is built on solid foundations and on the skills of an outstanding staff.  Shenton College has a proud culture of excellence.  With a ‘can do’ capacity to problem solve, our staff pride themselves in delivering outstanding services to our students, parents and community.

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

The Role

As a Home Economics Assistant, you will work as part of a collaborative team to support teachers in the delivery of textiles and food classes. You will assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment by maintaining equipment, preparing materials and resources for class use, undertaking regular cleaning activities as directed, and assisting the teacher with the care and supervision of students. You would also be responsible for ensuring the clean and safe storage of equipment and materials following classes and activities. You may be required to work with students either individually or in small groups in out-of-class activities and on school excursions.

In addition, you will assist with food and textile ordering, stocktaking, and monitoring of stock levels to ensure resources are readily available to support teaching and learning. You should have the ability to maintain a well-resourced, organised and safe learning environment, with the health and safety of students as a high priority. You should contribute to creating a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment where all students can thrive.

Ideal applicants would be energetic, flexible, organised and reliable. You should have a proactive and positive approach to your role and be able to work well autonomously and as part of a team. The ability to prioritise tasks is highly desirable in this role.

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 Kate Brandis, Associate Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9366 9100 or kate.brandis@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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A two (2) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals.
  • Demonstrated good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team.
  • Demonstrated good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs to students.
  • Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing 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/SS1057322

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 17 August 2026