Vocational Education and Training and Workplace Learning Support Officer

Vocational Education and Training and Workplace Learning Support Officer

Branch: Darling Range Sports College

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 3, $81,448 - $87,376 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2024)

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

FTE: 0.1-1.0

Location: Forrestfield

Closing Date: 2025-11-14 4:30 PM

We are seeking to establish a pool of Vocational Education and Training and Workplace Learning Support Officer’s for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Darling Range Sports College is a highly successful comprehensive Independent Public School with a student population of around 1,100 and over 120 teaching and support staff. Darling Range Sports College first opened in 1975 as Forrestfield Senior High School and later transitioned to a sports college in 2008. It is unique in Western Australia as the only sports college in the state.

As an Independent Public School, we provide specialist sporting programs in AFL/ AFLW, athletics, baseball, basketball, netball, rugby league, soccer and swimming. Our teams train and play in our state-of-the-art facilities where athletes also have access to the strength and conditioning centre.

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

The Role

The suitable applicants will assist in the coordination the operations of the Vocational programs and Workplace Learning whilst assisting in developing and introducing systems and strategies which provide a responsive and effective support service in relation to the College’s Vocational and Workplace Learning Programs. The suitable applicants assist in the selection and induction of students in the Vocational and Workplace Learning programs, and the induction and training of workplace supervisors whilst identifying pathways for employment or activities other than employment according to students’ skills and abilities.

The suitable applicants will source Vocational education and training (VET) programs and tailored individual programs in conjunction with the VET Coordinator whilst locating appropriate industry placements/activity providers for students and conduct site checks and meetings with prospective employers and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). The suitable applicants will visit and monitor students on work placement in alignment with the Department’s Workplace Learning for Public Schools Procedures, including checking student logbooks for satisfactory completion and working hours whilst liaising with key stakeholders including school personnel, RTOs, industry, parents and students on attendance/behavioural issues and refers to Program Coordinator – Performance and Engagement.

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 Erin Gisborne, Pathways and Engagement Coordinator on (08) 9453 0100 or emailing Erin.Gisborne@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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Vocational and Workplace Learning programs and the ability to facilitate college/industry partnerships.
  • Demonstrated well developed keyboarding and computer skills, including a working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
  • Demonstrated well developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated well developed interpersonal skills including the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team environment.

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/SS1004365

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) Friday, 14 November 2025