This is a 3 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026
Toodyay District High School enjoys strong relationships with the local community. Accomplished and committed staff deliver quality education using the science of learning as our guiding principle. We take students on their learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 10, driven by our moral purpose of producing caring, competent citizens.
Find out more about our school by visit www.toodyaydhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As the Australian Sign Language (Auslan) Education Assistant (EA) you will assist the teacher in delivering planned education programs in both individual and small group settings and encouraging a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The successful applicant works under limited supervision and may be expected to participate within a team situation, consulting and providing feedback relating to their relevant area. Therefore, strong teamwork skills are highly desirable. The successful applicant will have opportunity to supervise students and consult and provide feedback regarding students’ progress.
We are looking for applicants who can apply techniques, skills and knowledge of relevant principles and practices acquired through previous experience, on the job learning, or a relevant qualification. You will facilitate communication between Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, teachers and other staff members and hearing students and interpret all that is said in and outside the classroom environment.
The Auslan EA should ideally have experience in assisting with the communicative needs of Deaf or Hard of Hearing students using Auslan. In addition, experience with assisting students to understand the education programs through teacher directed tutoring e.g. working on difficult vocabulary, clarifying homework directions, and supporting Social Emotional learning is highly desired.
Suitably qualified Auslan interpreters with a current Working with Children Check may apply and will be considered for the role.
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 Anderson, Principal on (08) 9578 2000 or emailing sharon.anderson2@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 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 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 well developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with Deaf or Hard of Hearing students, liaise with parents, teachers and community members and where necessary assist teachers in understanding students.
- Demonstrated well developed organisational skills, including the ability to contribute to a professional team and deliver an effective education program.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues relevant to deaf or hard of hearing 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.
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.
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS1013355
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 8 December 2025
