This is a permanent full-time position commencing during Term 2, 2025
School of Special Educational Needs: Sensory (SSEN: S) provides educational support for children who are Deaf or hard of hearing, or who have a vision impairment. The services to support the children and their families are available following the child’s diagnosis, which means that the support is available from birth to school year 12/13. Schools are supported by SSEN: S to provide fully accessible learning environments, curriculum, and school communities.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.ssens.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As a Braille Transcriber, you will undertake the preparation of textbooks, test papers and examination papers for all subject areas using the Unified English Braille Code, including tactile representations of maps and diagrams, according to the workflow deadlines. You may be required to created tactile resources and books for the early childhood cohort.
This is an opportunity for people with braille transcribing skills to contribute to the education of young children and students with vision impairment. Applicants who have experience producing braille using a Perkins Brailler and braille production software are highly desirable. We are seeking applicants with good computer, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work within a team environment.
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 Shirley Henderson, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9402 6113 or shirley.henderson@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, including any braille qualifications available.
- A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated strong skills and ability to produce braille using a manual Brailler.
- Demonstrated good skills and experience in using braille production software applications and machines.
- Demonstrated good computer skills, including a working knowledge of databases, word processing and e-mail communications.
- Demonstrated good oral, written and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work within a team environment and develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated good organisational and time management skills with the ability to use initiative, work independently, prioritise workflow and complete tasks in agreed timelines to meet conflicting timelines.
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: SS/SS963543
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 Thursday, 19 June 2025
