This is a permanent part-time (0.6 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027

Exmouth District High School (DHS) is a proudly Independent Public School with approximately 520 students from Kindergarten to Year 12. We are committed to providing the best possible education for the students of our community and are charged with preparing our students for a diverse range of futures.

Exmouth is a coastal community situated in the remote northwest of Western Australia. Located about 1250km north of Perth, 850km north of the large regional city of Geraldton and 550km southwest of the Pilbara mining operations in Karratha, we are surrounded by Cape Range National Park and are the gateway to the unique Ningaloo Reef, recently listed as a World Heritage site. There is a permanent population of approximately 3,500 people which swells to thousands more during peak tourist periods. Due to the number of tourists visiting Exmouth the town has many amenities which would not normally be expected in a town of its size.

Find out more about our school by visiting exmouthdhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Exmouth DHS is seeking a highly motivated, student-centred and proactive educator to join our Student Support Hub as a Student Services Teacher. This role is working across Kindergarten to Year 12(K-12).

The Student Support Hub is a dynamic and responsive space within the school. The Student Services Teacher is directly line managed by the Student Services Program Coordinator and works within a multidisciplinary team including Youth Workers, Student Support Chaplain, School Psychologists, Student Engagement Teacher, Triage/Attendance Officer, Advanced Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO) and AIEO.

As a K-12 school in a unique regional and relatively remote context, this is a diverse and highly flexible role. The successful applicant will ideally support the day-to-day operations of Student Services, including attendance, behaviour, engagement, wellbeing, pastoral care and case management. They will work closely with students, families, staff and external agencies to identify barriers and coordinate appropriate supports.

The role extends beyond the Student Support Hub. The successful applicant will ideally work across year levels and settings and contribute to activities such as student leadership, transition programs and camps, career pathway opportunities, health and wellbeing incursions, engagement initiatives, rewards and recognition programs, and community partnerships. A willingness to work outside the traditional classroom environment and respond flexibly to emerging student and school needs is advantageous.

Applicants should possess excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills and demonstrate the ability to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues. Experience in evidence-based interventions, case management, CMS, Restorative Practices and trauma-informed approaches will be highly regarded. As the role may include classroom teaching responsibilities, applicants should demonstrate a commitment to high impact teaching and display knowledge in an explicit approach to instructional practice linked to the Departments own Quality Teaching Strategy.

Above all, we are seeking someone who is flexible, relational, solution-focused and willing to get involved, with a strong commitment to ensuring every student is known, valued and supported to achieve success..

Professional Benefits

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:

• Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8 020 a year
• District Allowance of $6 868 a year
• 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
• Travel concession
• Air-conditioning subsidy

You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – click here for details

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?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Marcus Gianatti, Principal on (08) 9947 8888 or emailing Marcus.Gianatti@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:

• hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
• apply for a WA 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.

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

• Complete 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:

• A statement of up to three (3) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and 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.

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/TCH1065443

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, 23 October 2026