We are seeking to establish a pool of Home Economic Assistants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2026 Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Aveley Secondary College is committed to an ethic of excellence. We prepare students to have 21st century skills of critical thinking, collaboration and creativity. We provide a highly engaging curriculum with a focus on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. We are committed to developing a full suite of extra-curricular programs including a range of specialist sports to take advantage of our proximity to the outstanding facilities in the community.
Aveley Secondary College (SC) opened in 2018 with an inaugural enrolment of 260 students in Year 7. The College has over 1620 students enrolled in 2025. The College is committed to an ethic of excellence. There is a strong progressive and future focused approach in meeting student needs. We provide state-of-the-art facilities including spacious commercial kitchen, cutting-edge technology in general and specialist classrooms, outstanding sporting facilities and a dedicated Education Support Hub and staff for students with high needs and boasts superior Visual and Performing Arts facilities.
Find out more about our school by visiting aveleysc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The role of the Home Economics Assistant will include assisting teachers in the delivery of planned educational programs through the organisation of required resources and the learning environment by maintaining equipment, materials and resources for use in both Food and Child Development classes. You will also undertake regular cleaning activities as directed. Computer literacy is highly desirable.
As the Home Economics Assistant, the suitable applicants should have a proactive, positive approach to the role and will ideally be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team. Suitable applicants should be able to prioritise tasks well, follow processes and protocols required by the learning area, such as food hygiene and safety protocols when preparing food for practical classes and organising the food rooms. The ability to use initiative, organisational skills and work efficiently to complete tasks is highly desirable.
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 Sharon Edmonds, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 6296 1000 or sharon.edmonds@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
- A three (3) pages 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/SS974995
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 16 July 2025
