This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing as soon as possible

John Curtin College of the Arts (JCCA) is a leader in public education. Our commitment is to not only build capacity in students’ academic pursuits but to make each child the very best person they can be by celebrating achievements in all facets of education, using creativity to promote excellence and nurture wellbeing.

Our college is located on Wadjuk Boodjar in Walyalup (Fremantle) and caters for 1700 students from Years 7 to 12 who come to us through the seven Gifted and Talented programs run by the college for children identified as gifted in the creative domain, including; Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Drama, Media Arts, Music, Music Theatre and Visual Arts, as well as through a small local catchment or participation in our Soccer Excellence Program, making the college a unique learning environment. For our enrolled students the college also goes through an additional identification process for learners gifted in the intellectual domain and runs a dedicated program for these students in English, Humanities, Maths and Science.

Engagement in creativity and the Arts is as a vehicle for student engagement and motivation at the college. The Arts at John Curtin is as much about providing dynamic opportunities for all students (each year we produce over 100 performances/exhibitions) as it is about developing transferable life skills such as empathy, creative and critical thinking, collaboration, and the ability to communicate, all important attributes for any future pathway. Staff at the college enjoy the opportunity to attend performances throughout the year.

John Curtin is proud to be a Quality Teaching Strategy Lead School and works to implement evidence-based best practice teaching in line with Teaching for Impact. This provides opportunities for our staff to engage in professional development as well as providing opportunities to work with staff from other Department of Education schools to support quality teaching more broadly across the state.

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

The Role

The successful applicant will support the Program Coordinator in the establishment and ongoing operation of the College's Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs. The college is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) delivering nationally recognised qualification in arts related industries. This dynamic role would ideally require a highly organised and proactive individual who can effectively work collaboratively with college staff, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), industry partners, employers, students and parents/carers.

You would support the coordination and delivery of vocational education and career pathway opportunities. This may include coordinating student participation in Try-a-Trade and Career Taster experiences, facilitating endorsed programs, and supporting initiatives that enhance student engagement with industry.

The role ideally involves developing and maintaining strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to support quality VET outcomes and expand education, training and employment opportunities for students. You will provide administrative and project support across College VET programs, preparing documentation, reports, correspondence and resources to support program delivery.

The successful applicant should play a key role in ensuring VET programs are delivered efficiently, professionally and in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.

The successful applicant should display:

• Highly developed organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Well-developed information technology skills, including experience using databases, spreadsheets, word processing applications and student management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare professional correspondence, reports and documentation.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team environment where no two days are the same.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality administrative support and contributing to positive educational and vocational outcomes for students.

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 Natalie Bird, Director of VET on (08) 9435 0700 or emailing natalie.bird@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 selection criteria 2, 3 and 4 as outlined in the attached JDF -
  • 2. Demonstrated well developed keyboarding and computer skills, including a working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
  • 3. Demonstrated well developed written and verbal skills communication skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • 4. Demonstrated well developed interpersonal skills including the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team environment.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.

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/SS1061400

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, 24 August 2026