This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027

Donnybrook District High School (SHS) is a combined rural school catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 10, operating across two campuses located 1.5 kilometres apart. We proudly serve the communities of Donnybrook, Kirup and Balingup. The Junior Campus on Mead Street provides education for Kindergarten to Year 6 students, while the Senior Campus on Bentley Street caters for students in Years 7 to 10.

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

The Role

Under the direction of the teacher, the Home Economics Assistant assists in the delivery of planned education programs and implements individual and small group programs.

The successful applicant will assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment by maintaining equipment, materials, and resources for use in classes, displays and assist the teacher with clean and safe storage of items after classes and activities.

The desired applicant will assist the teacher with the care and supervision of students in out-of-class activities and school excursions, along with assisting with the general care and wellbeing of students.  The successful applicant should possess strong interpersonal skills to communicate with students and teaching professionals on a regular basis and be able to work effectively in a team environment.

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 Leah Greathead, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9732 4400 or by emailing Leah.Greathead@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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A one (1) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF - delete selection criteria not to be addressed in statement

1. Demonstrated good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals.
3. Demonstrated good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs to 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/SS1067520

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, 23 October 2026