This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026
Mosman Park School for Deaf Children (SDC) is a dynamic school which caters for the specific needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children. Deaf language and culture are celebrated here, and our bilingual staff and students are proud to communicate in Auslan (Australian Sign Language) and English. This language rich environment allows children to fully access the curriculum and achieve their highest potential. We do not consider deafness to be a disability and our strong ethos of 'Deaf Kids Can!!' permeates through all that we do.
Find out more about our school by visiting mosmanpkdeafschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking a capable and collaborative professional to join our team at Mosman Park SDC. This role plays an important part in supporting the effective operation of the school while working within a bilingual environment that values both Auslan and English.
The successful applicant would support school operations and contribute to a positive and respectful workplace culture that includes Deaf staff (Auslan Language Specialists), Auslan interpreters and other specialist staff. We welcome applicants who display strong organisational skills, leadership potential, and a genuine willingness to learn and work within Deaf language and culture.
While experience in Deaf education or Auslan is highly valued, applicants who display cultural respect, strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to developing their understanding of Deaf community practices are encouraged to apply.
The role includes responsibility for maintaining and supporting a range of administrative and operational systems. Applicants should display an understanding of, or willingness to develop operational knowledge of, the systems and policies required to maintain, monitor, analyse and extract information using the following platforms:
- RM Finance
- RM Billing
- RM Asset Manager
- Compass
- Flexi Purchase
- Recruitment Advertising Management System (RAMS)
Experience working with these systems will be highly regarded; however, applicants who display strong administrative capability and the ability to learn new systems are encouraged to apply.
Relevant experience in financial and administrative processes, including End of Month, End of Calendar Year and Financial Year reporting, will be looked upon favourably.
The successful applicant should ideally display the ability to:
- Work collaboratively with deaf and hearing staff
- Support teams that may include Deaf Role Models and Auslan interpreters
- Contribute to a positive and respectful staff culture
- Maintain accurate administrative and financial records
- Develop and apply knowledge of relevant Department of Education policies and systems
Professional learning and support will be provided to help the successful applicant develop the knowledge and skills required to work effectively within a deaf education environment.
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 Monique Smith, Principal on (08) 6458 7770 or Monique.Smith@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays please contact Monique Smith on 0439 902 080
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 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 leadership skills in the delivery of business outcomes and sound customer service principles and practices.
- Demonstrated well developed oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to use effective negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated sound financial management skills, including budget preparation and the ability to interpret and apply financial and accounting practices and procedures.
- Demonstrated sound human resource management skills, including the ability to develop and/or apply human resource management practices and systems.
- Demonstrated ability to provide input into the development, implementation and monitoring of business and marketing plans.
- Demonstrated sound conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills.
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/SS1027981
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 Friday, 17 April 2026
