This is a permanent part-time (0.4 FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2025
Newton Moore Senior High School (SHS) provides students from Year 7 to 12 with a personalised educational experience. The school, at the heart of South Bunbury, has a strong sense of community and celebrates the strengths of students through a variety of innovative programs.
Our school vision is: 'Achieving Today, for Tomorrow'.
We have strong links with a range of partners within the education community, parents, government and non-government agencies, and industries. We work with these groups to improve student outcomes. At our school, we have stimulating and innovative educational programs. We have an unwavering commitment to thoroughly prepare our students for their future.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.newtonmooreshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Under teacher direction, the Home Economics Assistant may be expected to perform tasks which include assisting the teacher in the delivery of planned educational programs, assisting with preparation and maintenance of the learning environment by maintaining equipment, materials and resources for use in classes.
The successful applicant will also undertake regular activities in the Home Economics centre such as dusting, cleaning the floor and cleaning equipment throughout the teaching day. There is also a requirement to clean during the vacation periods (school holidays) which includes thorough cleaning of all equipment and rooms.
The successful applicant would also perform classroom and administrative tasks in, and out of the classroom. These tasks include checking all equipment and reporting any discrepancies to the teacher, assisting the teacher with the care and supervision of students’ activities, attending school excursions, assisting the teacher with the general care and well-being of students. This role also requires you to assist students in need of minor first aid, assist with the management of resources by maintaining and updating inventory lists, monitoring stock levels and requirements, and reporting these to the teacher and providing administrative support.
The successful applicant will ideally be highly motivated, energetic, enthusiastic, flexible and reliable. They will ensure the learning environment is inclusive and relevant, appropriately resourced and maintained, with the health and safety of the students a high priority.
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 Kym Holroyd, Human Resource Officer on (08) 9722 2463 or kym.holroyd2@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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A statement 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 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/SS965229
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, 21 May 2025
