This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025
The Broome Senior High School (SHS) vision is to realise the potential of every student to achieve to the best of their ability, giving them the foundation to find success in life after school. We do this by providing a safe and caring learning environment with a focus on excellence, through high quality teaching and positive, respectful relationships.
Broome SHS is located in one of Western Australia’s premier tourist locations. Over the past few years, we have been very successful in making our school a friendly, welcoming and positive place to be. The positive attitude of staff and students has resulted in outstanding results for our students. Broome SHS prides itself on providing students with the best possible environment to be the best they can be and providing them with a welcoming environment is an important part of this.
Broome is a vibrant and attractive coastal town in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. As a tourist town, Broome is well resourced regarding facilities and services.
For more information about Broome visit Destination – Broome.
Find out more about our school by visiting broomeshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The Home Economics Assistant will provide vital assistance to the teacher for the delivery of planned education programs which includes the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment. This position also ensures equipment is kept well-maintained and materials and resources for use in classes are prepared as per teacher instruction. The role also involves undertaking regular cleaning activities as directed and assisting the teacher with the care and supervision of students.
The successful applicant should ideally have a proactive, positive approach to the role and will be able to work well autonomously as well as part of a team. They will ideally be able to prioritise tasks well, display initiative and be highly organised and efficient. Computer literacy is highly desirable.
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 Keely George, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 91953100 or emailing Keely.George@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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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 statement of up to three (3) pages addressing the following 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
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/SS956088
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 Wednesday, 19 March 2025
