There are two (2) 12 month, fixed term, full-time positions commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency
Collie Senior High School (SHS) is proud of its strong, positive staff culture, which has contributed to a stable team for many years. Due to staff movement, retirements, and leave, we are currently seeking to appoint two teachers for 2026, with the potential for these roles to become permanent in the future.
At Collie SHS, we take pride in our reputation for academic excellence, pastoral care, and strong community engagement. Our team shares a clear vision and moral purpose: to provide every student with opportunities to develop skills, knowledge, and resilience through high-quality teaching, to pursue pathways of their choice.
Learn more: Collie Senior High School | Schools Online
The Role
We are looking for educators who demonstrate professional knowledge, effective practices, and experience in delivering an engaging and relevant secondary school curriculum across Humanities and Social Sciences. Applicants who have experience or knowledge of Career and Vocational Education will be highly regarded. Applicants should be relationship-focused, flexible, and committed to culturally responsive and inclusive learning approaches.
As a member of the Collie SHS staff successful applicants will ideally:
- Champion the school’s vision and values, fostering a culture of honesty, respect, commitment, and aspiration.
- Promote restorative practices and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies to enhance student wellbeing and engagement.
- Collaboratively work with staff to deliver and differentiates curriculum that meets the needs of individual students.
- Provide purposeful and meaningful learning experiences aligned with the Australian Curriculum.
- Employ research-based, high-impact teaching strategies to cater for diverse student needs.
- Embed positive behaviour strategies within their instructional practice.
- Create and maintain a supportive, safe learning environment that enables all students to achieve their highest potential.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:
- Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8 020 a year
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 000 see info below
- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
Teachers and School Administrators employed at Collie Senior High School in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 000 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.
The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ammie Wood, Deputy Principal on (08) 9735 1200 or emailing ammie.wood@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:
- hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
- apply for a WA 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.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
- Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A statement of up to three (3) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.
For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.
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/TCH1016690
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, 11 December 2025
