This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026
Lakeland Senior High School (SHS) is a thriving school community. Extracurricular programs are in abundance and after school homework classes are well attended. Staff are highly committed and seek to develop friendly and supportive working relationships with students. A major school goal is to become the school of choice for the majority of youth living in the district. In working towards this goal the school has excelled in many areas, and developed programs that engender success. Lakeland SHS provides a calm and friendly atmosphere where students are encouraged to succeed and take pride in what they achieve. The school has an innovative ACHIEVE Program that provides academic enrichment and curriculum differentiation, along with two very successful approved Specialist Programs in Music Technology and Lakeland Empowering Athletes Program (LEAP) in Touch Football and Sports Science.
Find out more about our school by visiting lakelandshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
With a focus on encouraging our students to achieve their academic best within a culturally responsive learning environment, the role may include supporting our Yirra Koolang Yorga program (if female), Follow the Dream, Cultural Club, Deadly Transition and assisting teachers in delivering planned education programs which foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment across the school. The successful applicant will be required to work with students in small groups and individually in order to provide support, including in-class support, to staff and students through mentoring and pastoral care to strengthen wellbeing, engagement and learning. We are seeking applicants who can form positive relationships with students, to help improve school engagement.
Ideally successful applicants will be enthusiastic, reliable and experienced in providing support and effective assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, their parents/guardians, teachers, the school and the community through the knowledge, understanding and sharing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, language and culture. Applicants with capabilities to share knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture across the school and be a key leader in developing cultural events are highly desired. It is desired that you have strong connections with the community and external agencies and are able to work with the school staff in implementing the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework and developing our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
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 Angelique Choo, Manager Corporate Services on 0412 046 727 or by emailing Angelique.Choo@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Angelique Choo on 0412 046 727.
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).
Aboriginality is considered essential for this position under section 50(d) of the Western Australian Equal Opportunity Act.
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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the histories, languages, social and cultural protocols of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of culturally responsive strategies that support the wellbeing, engagement and learning of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and liaise with parents/caregivers, families, teachers and community members and assist teachers to understand Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students’ needs.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of building culturally safe environments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Demonstrated effective organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of culturally responsive education programs and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers or allied health professionals.
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/SS1024531
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, 12 February 2026
