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Home Economic Assistant
Branch: Katanning Senior High School
Division: Independent Public School - Wheatbelt Education Region
Salary: Level 1/2, $1,256.68 - $1,428.82 per week (pro-rata) (GS (Misc.) GA 2025)
Work Type: Fixed Term - Part Time
FTE: 0.88
Location: Katanning
Closing Date: 2025-06-13 4:30 PM
Attachments: - Information - Applying for Advertised Positions in Schools Jan24.pdf
- applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf
- published jdf - generic - home economic assistant - schools - l1 - apr 2025 (1).pdf

This is a 4 month fixed term, part-time (0.88 FTE) position commencing as soon as possible with possible extension (2 months)

Katanning Senior High School (SHS) is a unique and distinctive secondary school located in the heart of the Great Southern region of Western Australia. Students have the opportunity to engage in a challenging and comprehensive educational program within a caring and nurturing school. Student’s academic and social needs are met within a school that values Respect, Achievement, Perseverance and Tolerance. We are embarking on a comprehensive school improvement program with the Fogarty Foundation, which will see a significant investment in developing a reflective practice culture, data driven decision making and high impact teaching strategies.

Find out more about our school by visiting katanningshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

To be successful in this role, you should assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs and assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment by maintaining equipment, materials and resources for use in classes, displays and demonstrations as well as assist the teacher with clean and safe storage of items after classes and activities; and assist with the general care and well-being of students. The successful applicant will ideally be able to work effectively in a team environment and should therefore be able to demonstrate initiative and organisational skills in order to achieve this consistently.

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 Renae Garrity, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9891 1100 or emailing renae.garrity@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) page 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 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/SS972524

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 Friday, 13 June 2025


Position Title
Home Economic Assistant

Agency
Department of Education
Salary
Level 1/2, $1,256.68 - $1,428.82 per week (pro-rata) (GS (Misc.) GA 2025)
Location
Katanning
Unit/Division
Independent Public School - Wheatbelt Education Region
Branch
Katanning Senior High School
Work Type
Fixed Term - Part Time
Position No.
00000983
Closing Date
2025-06-13 4:30 PM
Position Title
Home Economic Assistant
Branch
Katanning Senior High School

Location
Katanning
Work Type
Fixed Term - Part Time
Position No.
00000983
Salary
Level 1/2, $1,256.68 - $1,428.82 per week (pro-rata) (GS (Misc.) GA 2025)
Closing Date
2025-06-13 4:30 PM
Agency
Department of Education
Description

This is a 4 month fixed term, part-time (0.88 FTE) position commencing as soon as possible with possible extension (2 months)

Katanning Senior High School (SHS) is a unique and distinctive secondary school located in the heart of the Great Southern region of Western Australia. Students have the opportunity to engage in a challenging and comprehensive educational program within a caring and nurturing school. Student’s academic and social needs are met within a school that values Respect, Achievement, Perseverance and Tolerance. We are embarking on a comprehensive school improvement program with the Fogarty Foundation, which will see a significant investment in developing a reflective practice culture, data driven decision making and high impact teaching strategies.

Find out more about our school by visiting katanningshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

To be successful in this role, you should assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs and assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment by maintaining equipment, materials and resources for use in classes, displays and demonstrations as well as assist the teacher with clean and safe storage of items after classes and activities; and assist with the general care and well-being of students. The successful applicant will ideally be able to work effectively in a team environment and should therefore be able to demonstrate initiative and organisational skills in order to achieve this consistently.

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 Renae Garrity, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9891 1100 or emailing renae.garrity@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) page 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 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/SS972524

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 Friday, 13 June 2025

Attachments
- Information - Applying for Advertised Positions in Schools Jan24.pdf
- applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf
- published jdf - generic - home economic assistant - schools - l1 - apr 2025 (1).pdf


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