This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026

The commencement date may be negotiable for the succesful applicant. 

Shenton College Deaf Education Centre (SCDEC) is a unique secondary environment that provides targeted and highly specialised support for Deaf and hard of hearing students within the auspices of the mainstream Shenton College. As a “school within a school”, staff work in partnership with Shenton College to provide accessible and highly individualised pathways for students. At every opportunity, students are empowered to make choices that challenge them to achieve their personal best and contribute to a stronger sense of wellbeing. Staff strive to create a culturally and linguistically responsive and safe learning environment through authentic relational practices and a focus on the whole child. Staff proactively engage students and families in collaborative, student‑centred decision‑making to co‑design purposeful learning plans that support individual needs, academic aspirations, and maximise post-school pathways. 

SCDEC enrols approximately 40 students from Years 7–12 who have a severe to profound bilateral hearing loss. Students may choose Auslan and/or spoken English as their preferred language to access the curriculum and for social interactions, with many learning English as an additional language through written English. Students may choose to use a range of assistive listening devices to aid auditory access and are provided support to do so.

While SCDEC students can select subjects and courses offered by Shenton College, specialist Deaf Education Centre staff tailor supports to meet students' individual educational needs across the areas of language, literacy, numeracy and personal and social capabilities within a multitiered system of support. Specialist teams of Teachers of the Deaf, SCDEC teachers, educational interpreters, notetakers, captioners and Deaf mentors, collaborate to deliver a wraparound and responsive program for students. The inclusion of Deaf staff members within the team brings an invaluable Deaf lens, lived experience, and a rich cultural and linguistic perspective to the school. 

Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online

The Role

In collaboration with the Principal and administrative team, you should provide strategic educational leadership to drive evidence-based practices for students who are Deaf and hard of hearing. You would champion change, fostering a school-wide culture of inclusivity and continuous service improvement. Your responsibilities include developing school plans, establishing strict operational systems, and leading comprehensive professional development and coaching programs to maximize workforce effectiveness. Additionally, you will ideally liaise extensively with executive staff, manage complex administrative portfolios, and potentially undertake teaching duties when required to support the school's mission.

You will directly manage and lead staff, building capacity within a diverse and specialist support team, including Teachers of the Deaf, Education Assistants (Auslan), Special Needs Assistants, and Captioners. This role oversees critical portfolios such as Special Education Needs Planning, student reporting, tiered interventions, complex behaviour management, and transition planning. You will also coordinate crucial daily operations, from managing support staff timetables and relief planning to navigating Disability Resourcing and interagency case management.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

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 Gail Mullen, Principal on (08) 9366 9100 or gail.mullen@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.
• hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
• 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.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.

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
• A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
  • High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
  • Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students, (e.g. Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs).
  • Demonstrated capacity to manage physical and financial resources.

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: SS/SA1049380

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, 11 September 2026