Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS658925
This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, part-time (0.82FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2021 with possible extension and/or permanency
Wangkatjungka Remote Community School (RCS) is seeking to appoint a hardworking and reliable Mainstream Education Assistant to join their friendly team.
In this role you will be supporting the delivery of a student focused learning program, assisting the students in developing confidence and a sense of wellbeing. The successful applicant will, under teacher direction, assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs, including the operation of computers, and, under teacher direction, implement individual or small group programs or demonstrations. You will assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment by maintaining equipment, materials and resources for use in classes, displays and demonstrations. In assistance you will assist the teacher with the care and supervision of students in out-of-class activities and with the general care and wellbeing of students.
Please be advised that there is no housing supplied by the Department of Education for this position in Wangkatjungka on Christmas Creek Station.
Wangkatjungka RCS is located in a remote Aboriginal community in the Kimberley region, approximately 110km from the nearest town centre, Fitzroy Crossing, including travel 20km of unsealed road. Three stations; Beefwood Park Station, Bulka Station and Christmas Creek Station surround the Wangkatjungka Community. Students that attend the school come from Wangkatjungka Community, Bawoorrooga Community, Kupartiya Community and Ngumpan Community, and occasionally from Galluru Community, Bulka Station and Christmas Creek Station.
In recent years, the school enrolment has ranged between 40 to 60 students, the majority of whom are Aboriginal. The school caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, with all four classes being multi-aged grouped. A 0-3 early childhood program runs at the school for community members to bring their non-school aged children for early learning.
Please be advised that is no housing supplied by the Education Department for this position in Wangkatjungka on Christmas Creek Station.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Sound oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals.
- Sound interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
- Sound organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective educational programs to students.
- Ability to assist with the general health and well-being of students.
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Wangkatjungka Remote Community School can be found by visiting Schools Online.
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Lynette O'Sullivan, Manager Corporate Services, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Christmas Creek, by telephoning (08) 9191 4754 or emailing lynette.osullivan@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A two (2) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees (one being your current line manager)
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
Education Assistants working with Kindergarten students may be required to have, or be actively working towards, a Certificate lll in Education Support (or approved equivalent) in order to meet the educator-to-student ratio outlined in the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care.
Approved equivalent qualifications are published by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority.
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy; and
- Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 30 November 2020
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS
ARE NOT ACCEPTED.