This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026
Situated 50 km south of Perth, Warnbro Community High School (WCHS) is located in the beach-side communities of Warnbro and Port Kennedy. WCHS provides a nurturing learning environment that takes a holistic approach to the growth and development of our students. The WCHS community works together to develop students with strong aspirations and a self-belief in achieving success now and in the future. We are focused on improving student outcomes through meeting students at their point of need.
Our school motto is 'I am because we are' as it epitomises the concept that the individual cannot exist without the community they live in - each individual is interdependent on the other. Our school fosters a cooperative and supportive environment for both students and staff. We work with parents to encourage students to develop a sense of awareness about their own responsibilities as members of the school and the broader community.
Find out more about our school by visiting warnbro.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
The Lead Education Assistant (EA) supports teachers in delivering planned education programs and should contribute specialist expertise within a collaborative team environment. The role ideally requires professionalism, sound judgment, discretion in problem-solving and decision-making, and strict adherence to confidentiality. The Lead EA should draw on substantial experience as an EA to provide leadership, coordination, and operational oversight.
Key Responsibilities
The Lead EA would oversee all aspects of student medication processes and distribution, ensuring procedures are compliant, safe, and confidential. They work closely with Student Services Managers (SSMs) to support the development and maintenance of Education Assistant timetables, including the coordination of relief EAs and additional rosters. In consultation with SSMs, they would consider imputed support allocations to ensure equitable and effective coverage across teams.
The Lead EA ideally provides oversight and auditing of planning documentation, including student profiles and other required support plans, ensuring records are current, accurate, and aligned with school expectations. You should identify professional learning needs in collaboration with SSMs and EAs and assist in coordinating relevant professional learning opportunities that respond to identified needs and school priorities.
In addition, the Lead EA ideally supports enrolment processes and disability adjustments as requested by Assistant Principals (APs) or SSMs, contributing to inclusive education practices and compliance requirements. The role may include resource management responsibilities and the development or refinement of standard operating procedures where required to ensure consistency and best practice.
The Lead EA also supports school data collection processes, including Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) and other identified reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. The capacity and preparedness to provide support in the delivery of Direct Instruction (DI) programs within LINCS is highly regarded, as is contributing expertise and leadership within the EA team.
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 Carol Durant, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9528 9400 or emailing Carol.Durant@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 of up to four (4) 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 considerable knowledge and understanding of the delivery of education programs and/or behaviour management plans; and ability to identify problems and assist teachers and other Education Assistants in the development of strategies and solutions.
- Demonstrated well developed oral communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, mentor, coach, induct and train other Education Assistants and professional teams, including providing advice and evaluating education programs.
- Demonstrated well developed written communication skills, including report writing, and the ability to coordinate, collect and present student data at a whole school community level in a meaningful way.
- Demonstrated well developed organisational skills, including the ability to coordinate staff rosters and relief to assist in the delivery of effective education programs.
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/SS1021397
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 Tuesday, 10 March 2026
