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

Lesmurdie Senior High School (SHS) is a co-educational school catering to around 1000 students, supported by 100 staff. Our commitment to delivering a challenging yet supportive learning environment, allowing students to achieve academic, sporting and cultural success, has established Lesmurdie SHS as a school of choice in the Perth Hills.

Set in the beautiful Perth Hills, our school boasts the best of both worlds, natural bushland on the fringe of a residential area, just 30 minutes from the CBD. Our School Community recognises the guardianship of the traditional owners of the land upon which our school has been established and acknowledges the peaceful, orderly and welcoming environment our school provides. We are an inclusive school and embrace our growing diversity.

At Lesmurdie, our school's values and beliefs underpin the focus on every student achieving their best. Our Lesmurdie CAREs and the School Community values Curiosity, Aspiration, Respect and Environment leading to successful students, staff and school. Our values support the school vision which fosters students and staff being and feeling successful. Lesmurdie Senior High School is a full BYOD school–expertise in using this platform to enhance student achievement is vital.

Lesmurdie SHS has an established reputation where all students are motivated to achieve excellence in their academic, sporting and cultural endeavours.  Our students are friendly, confident and successful and our teaching and support staff provide a distinctive, comprehensive education with strong academic and vocational pathways assisted by effective pastoral care programs.

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

The Role

Lesmurdie SHS is seeking a dedicated Vocational Trainer and Assessor who ideally has current experience designing and delivering quality training programs within our growing senior school VET department.

The successful applicant should design, prepare and deliver quality training programs and assessment strategies whilst implementing training packages or endorsed training courses and develop delivery plans and assessment tools. They will instruct, train and assess groups of students in relevant workplace environments as well as prepare and deliver skilled demonstrations as required whilst engaging and mentoring students in training and assessment processes, ensuring students are fully aware of course requirements, timelines and resources.

The successful applicant would provide ongoing constructive feedback to participants on the outcomes of assessments and guidance on future learning activities in relation to these outcomes whilst maintaining and continuously improving delivery and assessment materials in accordance with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), training package guidelines and updates and the Department standards. They will maintain delivery and assessment records and report results as required whilst conducting recognition of Prior Learning assessments of students as required. Ideally, the successful applicant should establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including, but not limited to schools, students, parents and employers. They should also comply with occupational health and safety legislation, policies and procedures.

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 Tayla Barber, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9291 1200 or emailing Tayla.Barber@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Tayla Barber on Tayla.Barber@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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A three to four (3-4) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  1. Demonstrated relevant current industry skills, knowledge, experience and competency in the industry vocation or professional field.
  2. Demonstrated 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.
  3. Demonstrated ability to design and prepare training programs and assessment materials to a high standard.
  4. Demonstrated sound written and verbal communication skills with the appropriate interpersonal skills for working with young people.
  5. Demonstrated initiative and organisational skills and the ability to work 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/SS1065017

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, 2 October 2026