Como Secondary College (SC) is an Independent Public School for students in Years 7 to 12. The College is located between Manning Road and Canning Highway in the City of South Perth and is close to the center of Perth.
Como SC has an established reputation as an excellent public school where students are motivated to achieve excellence in their academic, sporting and cultural endeavors.
The school has a very multicultural student population which is partly the result of its long-standing international fee-paying student program. A major aim at Como is to build tolerance and respect for the diversity within our school through knowledge, understanding and interaction.
The College’s priorities are effective teaching, pastoral care and developing and maintaining those aspects of the school that are distinctive and unique. In regard to effective teaching, the school has been working to develop an approach to teaching that focuses on constantly improving practice. The College operates on the belief that our students should have every opportunity to meet their full potential
Find out more about our school by visiting www.como.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Como Secondary College is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Home Economics Assistant to join their friendly team.
The successful applicant will ideally assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs, ensuring safe and hygienic storage and handling of foodstuffs and food preparation utensils, and, under teacher direction, implement individual or small group programs or demonstrations. They will ideally assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment by maintaining equipment, materials and resources for use in classes, displays and demonstrations, and assist the teacher with clean and safe storage of items after classes and activities. The successful applicant will ideally manage classroom resources and storeroom by maintaining and updating inventory lists, monitoring stock levels and requirements, and submits requisitions to the teacher for approval.
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 Kirsten Romany, Hola Technologies [Job Title], on (08) 9365 2000 or emailing Kirsten.Romany@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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) pages statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined below:
- 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 that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs to students.
- Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students.
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/SS958929
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 the Wednesday, 2 April 2025.
