This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026
Comet Bay College is seeking to appoint a dedicated and knowledgeable leader to inspire our staff and students in Vocational Education and Training. There is an associated responsibility to establish and manage administrative and operational systems for enrolment and reporting of student Vocational education and training (VET) achievement. Knowledge and experience of utilising Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) tracker to apply risk mitigation strategies across VET and General subjects for WACE achievement is desirable.
At Comet Bay College we strive for excellence by nurturing individual abilities, providing meaningful opportunities and fostering positive respectful relationships. We are looking for an enthusiastic, outstanding leader and excellent classroom practitioner, who has the commitment, passion and ‘can do’ attitude to assist staff to develop highly effective teaching and learning practices.
Find out more about our school by visiting cometbaycollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant will cover the management of students enrolled in Work Place Learning (WPL) programs and students engaged in VET programs delivered as fee for service (FFS) or auspice courses with external and internal RTO partners. They will also have strategic oversight for whole school careers education including line management responsibility for the Career Practitioner, teaching staff involved in our STEP program as well as the WPL and VET administration team.
Key focus areas of the role of Dean of Vocational Education include, but are not limited to:
- Curriculum: system and school data analysis to inform planning, quality assurance of existing curriculum offerings within our senior school Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory (STEP) education program. Ongoing reflection and improvement of the College’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) ensuring effective moderation practices, compliance with the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) requirements and tracking College Business Plan achievement targets.
- Instruction: classroom observation and feedback, explicit teaching in Vocational Education, involvement in and support for the College instructional intelligence program and collaborative coaching. The role may also include a 0.2 teaching component.
The staff facilities are excellent; each Learning Area is fully equipped and spacious. Vocational Education Department invests heavily in our staff and as a valued staff member at Comet Bay College, you can expect to be offered ongoing high quality, targeted professional learning opportunities aimed at supporting your professional growth as a high-quality teaching professional.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
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 Kelly Bennett, Principal, by telephoning on 0460 008 267 or emailing kelly.bennett@education.wa.edu.au.
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.
- hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
- 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.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.
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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
- High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
- Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students, (e.g. Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs).
- Demonstrated capacity to manage physical and financial resources.
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/SA1041366
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, 11 May 2026.
