We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant - Mainstream for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Nestled alongside Wungong Creek in Hilbert, Wungong Primary School (planning name) will be opening its doors to the local community in February 2026. We believe our students, staff and community are highly capable. We will support them by encouraging a love of learning; developing authentic, caring relationships and delivering high quality, connected teaching. We have high expectations for the success of the whole child and believe that when people are strong in culture and community, they achieve more.
Our campus will be state-of-the-art. All classrooms will be airconditioned and enjoy the latest technologies. Complementing the abundance of green space in our suburb, our school will have multiple playgrounds and open areas for our students to play, connect and learn. Our Gilgie playground will be particularly amazing.
An information session for prospective staff will be held in week 2 of term 4 at Piara Waters Senior High School. We encourage all applicants to attend to ensure you address your application to our needs. Please register here to attend.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants will ideally support the development and implementation of our vision, values, culture, and strategic direction. The personal qualities you bring to the role are important to the school.
You will ideally value developing positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and the wider community. You should have a ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to anticipate and adapt to change, showing initiative, flexibility and creative problem solving to produce the best opportunities for students. A passion for working with young students and are committed to maximising your impact on student learning is highly desirable. We believe the whole team plays a part in the success of our students, and the successful applicant should be committed to going above and beyond to achieve this.
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 Megan Klompmaker, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 6174 2771 or Megan.Klompmaker@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Megan Klompmaker on 0439 696 858.
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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A maximum three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated sound oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals.
- Demonstrated sound interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
Short listed applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.
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/SS992881
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 24 October 2025
