This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026
Darling Range Sports College is a highly successful comprehensive Independent Public School with a student population of around 1,100 and over 120 teaching and support staff. Darling Range Sports College first opened in 1975 as Forrestfield Senior High School and later transitioned to a sports college in 2008. It is unique in Western Australia as the only sports college in the state.
As an Independent Public School, we provide specialist sporting programs in Australian Football League (AFL), athletics, baseball, basketball, netball, rugby league, soccer, swimming and triathlon and in 2023, we will be incorporating Australian Football League Woman (AFLW). Our teams train and play in our state of the art facilities where athletes also have access to the strength and conditioning centre.
Find out more about our school by visiting darlingrangesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant will develop and establish quality and innovative Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs whilst enabling students to achieve Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), strengthen the link between industry, other schools and community agencies. The successful applicant will promote apprenticeship and traineeship pathways whilst working as a part of the Pathways Team to develop lower school programs that focus on students’ future employment and education opportunities and support teachers to implement these programs ou will implement strategies to enhance the quality and reputation of VET in Schools programs whilst developing programs to meet local skill shortage needs.
The successful applicant will develop targeted VET programs for a variety of student groups including educationally disadvantaged, Indigenous students and students with disability and students at risk of disengaging whilst monitoring and maintaining the school’s Registered Training Organisation (RTO) compliance requirements and keep abreast of changes. The successful applicant will engage and mentor students in training and assessment processes, ensuring students are fully aware of course requirements, timelines and resources. You will maintain and continuously improve delivery and assessment materials in accordance with Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) standards, Training Package guidelines and updates, and Department standards.
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 Rob Lawson, Principal, on (08) 9453 0109 or emailing Rob.Lawson@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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
- A three (3) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF.
- Demonstrated considerable knowledge and competency in the industry, vocation or professional field relevant to this position.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the National Skills Framework, including Training Packages, Australian Qualifications Framework, AQTF, Recognition of Prior Leaning and competency-based training and assessment.
- Demonstrated ability to design and prepare training programs and assessment materials to a high standard.
- Demonstrated well developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including young people.
- Demonstrated well developed initiative and organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as a member of a team
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/SS1049560
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.
