This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026

Alkimos College is seeking to appoint a highly effective and motivated Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Workplace Learning Officer (WPL) Officer (Pathways Support Officer) to join our Pathways team.

Located in the northern suburb of Alkimos with sweeping ocean views, Alkimos College opened in 2020 with our foundation Year 7 cohort, providing local intake area students with access to an exceptional secondary education in world-class learning facilities. Stage 1 buildings include administration, lower school student services, library, gymnasium, fitness centre, food studios, cafeteria, Information Technology labs, technologies workshops, general classrooms, science laboratories, and nature play area. Shared oval and community facilities with the City of Wanneroo are available via the adjacent Halesworth Park precinct. Stage 2 (rolled out in 2024), includes a performing arts centre, lecture theatre, senior school student services centre and general classrooms. A dedicated Pathways Centre is located within the library.

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

The Role

The role of VET and WPL Officer (Pathways Support Officer) will entails the successful applicant to work closely with the Program Coordinators – Pathways, to support the operations of the VET, WPL and Careers Programs across Years 7 to 12, including establishing and maintaining program documentation, procedures, and support material. The successful applicant will ideally establish a network of local business to provide work placements, conduct site inspections and meet with prospective employers and/or Registered Training Organisations, as required and visit and monitor students on work placement, as required.

The role will see the successful applicant working predominantly across the senior school space but would also involve support for Years 7 to 9 careers programs, pathway events and career tasters. As Pathways Support Officer you will ideally provide high level administrative support to the Program Coordinators.

The successful applicant will ideally be highly organised, and possess excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. They will ideally have a high level of attention to detail and be confident in working with students, staff, parents/carers, employers, as well as community/industry representatives.

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 Nancy McNally, Principal on (08) 9561 7300 or emailing Nancy.mcnally2@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 of up to three (3) 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 knowledge and understanding of Workplace Learning programs and contexts with ability to induct employers, staff and students on workplace learning procedures.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Vocational programs and ability to facilitate college/industry partnerships.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, evaluating and reporting on suitable Vocational programs for students.
  • Demonstrated sound written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, students, employers and parents.
  • Demonstrated initiative and sound organisational skills with ability to initiate, plan and coordinate activities and work collaboratively and autonomously in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated sound keyboarding and computer skills, including a working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and word processing.

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/SS1061647

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 Thursday, 20 August 2026