Home Economics Assistant

Branch: Warnbro Community High School

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 1, $1,256.68 - $1,282.52 per week (pro-rata) (GS (Misc.) GA 2025)

Work Type: Permanent - Part Time

FTE: 0.7

Location: Warnbro

Closing Date: 2025-11-18 4:30 PM

Attachments:

• Information - Applying for Advertised Positions in Schools Jan24.pdf
• applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf
• published jdf generic home economic assistant schools l1 apr 2025.pdf

This is a permanent part-time (0.7FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2025

Warnbro Community High School (WCHS) is located 50 km south of Perth, nestled in the beachside communities of Warnbro and Port Kennedy. WCHS offers a vibrant and nurturing learning environment that supports the holistic growth and development of students. The school community collaborates to cultivate strong aspirations and self-belief in students, empowering them to achieve success now and in the future. WCHS is dedicated to improving student outcomes by meeting each student at their point of need.

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

The Role

Under teacher direction, the Home Economic Assistant will assist in the delivery of planned education programs, operation of computers and implementation of individual or small group programs. You will also assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment by maintaining equipment, materials and resources for use in classes, displays and demonstrations, and assist the Teacher with clean and safe storage of items after classes and activities.

As Home Economics Assistant, the successful applicant should have a proactive and positive approach to the role and be able to work well autonomously as well as part of a team. You should also be able to prioritise tasks well, display initiative and be highly organised and efficient.

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 Carol Durant, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9528 9400 or emailing Carol.Durant@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.
• 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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A Three (3) to Four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals.
  • Demonstrated good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team.
  • Demonstrated good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs to students.
  • Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students.

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/SS1003039

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 Tuesday, 18 November 2025

• Position Title: Home Economics Assistant
• Agency: Department of Education
• Salary: Level 1, $1,256.68 - $1,282.52 per week (pro-rata) (GS (Misc.) GA 2025)
• Location: Warnbro
• Unit/Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
• Branch: Warnbro Community High School
• Work Type: Permanent - Part Time
• Position No.: 00004592
• Closing Date: 2025-11-18 4:30 PM