This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2026

Comet Bay College: Excellence in Education

At Comet Bay College, our motto, Seek Excellence, underpins our commitment to fostering student success. Our moral purpose reads, 'we strive for excellence by nurturing individual abilities, providing meaningful learning opportunities and fostering positive respectful communities'. This guides everything we do, from classroom teaching to extracurricular programs, creating a supportive environment where students thrive.

Find out more about our school by visiting comet bay college or Schools Online.

The Role

The successful applicant will research, develop and introduce systems, intervention strategies and alternative programs that provide a responsive and effective support service for students, staff and family members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) whilst coordinating the inclusion of students of ADF families into the school’s Youth Support Programs, establishing and maintaining professional links between the student, the family, the college/school and other appropriate agencies in the community.

The successful applicant will ideally promote a supportive educational environment for ADF mobile families whilst undertaking work assessments on students from ADF families, including liaising with parents/guardians, students, staff and other stakeholders. The successful applicant will ideally assist the School Administration team in crisis management by providing relevant and appropriate methodologies, strategies and support, as required whilst actively participating in multi-disciplinary team meetings and case conferences within the college/school and with other agencies as appropriate including the provision of information and consultancy advice as required. You should actively assist teaching staff in the planning and implementing of class and school activities and co-facilitate group work/ programs.

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 Jennifer Tarr, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9553 8100 or emailing jennifer.tarr@education.wa.edu.au.

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Well-developed oral, written and interpersonal communication skills that demonstrate an ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships, negotiate and resolve conflict.
  • Demonstrated well developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Demonstrated well developed research, conceptual and analytical skills and experience in identifying problems and developing appropriate intervention strategies and support programs.
  • Demonstrated skills and experience in working with individual or small groups of adolescents who are experiencing difficulties.
  • Demonstrated practical working knowledge of the youth sector, particularly local organisations.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the ADF organisation and the additional challenges that the posting cycle places upon students from an ADF family.

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/SS1061984

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 Wednesday, 23 September 2026