This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026
Do you have experience in the trades industry? Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge and skills with young people keen to learn?
If you are a skilled Trades person with a desire to pass on your knowledge and skills to the next generation but do not have any teaching/training experience, you are still encouraged to make contact and apply. In our environment, we support new staff to gain the necessary skills for delivering training to students
Our fantastic agricultural college is seeking to appoint an innovative and enthusiastic Teacher - Design and Technology or Vocational Trainer and Assessor (VTA) in Trades Engineering to join our dynamic team.
Our college is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) offering a variety of nationally accredited certificate training courses in modern workshops with industry standard equipment and facilities. We provide Year 11 and Year 12 students with a unique educational experience focused on innovation and excellence.
WA College of Agriculture (WACOA) - Morawa is located next to the town of Morawa, which is 100km from the coast and one and a half hours away from the services and amenities of the City of Geraldton. We provide small class sizes for program delivery, which offers the opportunity to work flexibly with the individual needs of each student.
For more information about Morawa visit Shire of Morawa.
Find out more about our school by visiting morawaag.wa.edu.au or WA College of Agriculture - Morawa - Facebook or Schools Online.
Check out this fantastic video of our college here to learn more about us.
The Role
The role of Design and Technology Teacher or VTA - Trades Engineering at Morawa is to design, prepare and deliver quality training programs and assessment strategies in Trades Engineering to Year 10, 11 and Year 12 students. Our staff are highly motivated and committed people who are keen to engage and mentor their students, ensuring they are developing knowledge and skills and are fully aware of course requirements, timelines, and resources.
It is ideal (but not essential) that the successful applicant have experience in the delivery of VET Certificate courses and hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. It is highly desirable for the successful applicant to possess industry currency, formal qualifications in Trades Engineering with the capacity to deliver industry-standard training.
Professional Benefits – Teacher
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:
- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8 020 per year
- District allowance of $3 210 a year
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $1 956 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
- Air-conditioning subsidy
Teachers and school administrators employed at WA College of Agriculture – Morawa in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $1 956 (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.
Mobility appointments for permanent metropolitan and south west teachers
Eligible permanent teachers who hold a substantive teaching position in a North or South Education Region school, or a South West Education Region school* may elect to undertake this role as a 3-year mobility appointment, with a right of return to their substantive position. At the cessation of the 3-year mobility appointment, teachers can elect to return to their substantive role, or transfer permanently into this school.
Find out if you are eligible on IKON.
*Note that south west teachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial.
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 Matt Dowell, Principal on (08) 9971 4600 or emailing matthew.dowell@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
All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
- Compete 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:
If you are a qualified Teacher:
- A statement of up to three (3) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachersand 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.
If you are a Vocational Trainer and Assessor, in your application you will need to demonstrate competency against the following work-related requirements (selection criteria):
- Relevant current industry skills, knowledge, experience and competency in the industry vocation or professional field.
- Comprehensive understanding and sound knowledge of the Vocational Education and Training Quality Framework, including Training Packages, Australian Qualifications Framework, the Standards for RTOs, Recognition of Prior Learning and competency based training and assessment.
- Ability to design and prepare training programs and assessment materials to a high standard.
- Sound written and verbal communication skills with the appropriate interpersonal skills for working with young people.
- Initiative and organisational skills and the ability to work as a member of a team.
Applications will be assessed against the above work-related requirements.
Your application should include:
- A three (3) page statement addressing the above work-related requirements
- 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/TCH1049368
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 Monday, 29 June 2026
