This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025
Here at Safety Bay Senior High School (SHS) our focus is the student, and we are dedicated to ensuring they strive to Imagine with all their mind; Believe with all their heart; and to Achieve with all their might. We pride ourselves on diversity, care and respect every day...it is The Safety Bay Way!
At Safety Bay SHS, we aim to provide every student a pathway to a successful future where they are able to make choices that build on their strengths and interests, allowing them to flourish in life. To do this we build relationships with families, communities, agencies and industry to support the educational outcomes of each and every student.
Find out more about our school by visiting Safety Bay Senior High School or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking to appoint a Career Practitioner who is innovators and can work independently and collaboratively across a school to make decisions and enact necessary curriculum reform. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers with an interest in student career pathways. At Safety Bay SHS, we aim to provide our students with unique and valuable learning opportunities that help them succeed both in school and in their future careers by embedding career development within learning areas that:
- Encourages student aspirations and achievements.
- Helps to connect current learning, work, and life opportunities.
- Supports students to make informed choices and take personal responsibility.
- Provides access to relevant and timely information and networks
To be successful for this role, a high level of knowledge about the diversity of career pathways, with an understanding of the Safety Bay SHS context in relation to local employers, community agencies and training providers is desirable.
Therefore, we seek a Career practitioner that will implement programs and provide resources to embed career development across learning areas. We are looking for a teacher that ideally enjoys working with students to help them imagine and connect with their post school pathway and future career aspirations.
Examples include delivering career learning lessons (Years 7–12), developing industry partnerships, and providing resources on work capabilities and readiness. The successful applicant will facilitate Careers Expo and Industry Forums and provide crucial support to parents and educators with career pathway information. They will also lead workshops to enhance career awareness and industry experiences. The Career Practitioner will further facilitate and implement the Year 9 Career Taster program, supporting student career exploration and skill development through Department of Training and Workforce Development (DTWD) resources and requirements. This role is designed to provide reassurance and confidence to all stakeholders.
Teachers in this specialist role should also be competent in the interpretation and analysis of system and school-based data to inform practice.
The sucessful applicant should hold a recognised Graduate Certificate in Career Development or be willing to complete this qualification - which will be funded by the Department. Time will be made available for successful applicants to complete the qualification, and study will be incorporated into the role in the first 12 months. If you already hold an equivalent qualification, recognition of prior learning may be possible.
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?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Matt Shields, Deputy Principal on 9527 (08) 9528 9202 or Matt.shields@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:
- hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
- consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
- Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A statement of up to three (3) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
- A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.
For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.
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/TCH955828
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 Monday, 24 March 2025
