Teacher - Careers and Vocation Education

Overview

Teacher - Careers and Vocation Education role at the Department of Education, Western Australia. Two positions available at Safety Bay Senior High School (SHS) to support Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Pathways Career Team. Roles are offered at 0.6–1.0 FTE with potential extension and/or permanency. Commencing Term 1, 2026. The successful applicants will contribute to embedding career development across learning areas and supporting students in making informed post-school decisions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, teach and deliver engaging lessons across both Lower and Senior School courses.
• Develop curriculum programs that promote inquiry, debate, and critical and creative thinking.
• Use and create high-quality learning materials and digital resources.
• Assess, monitor and report on student progress in line with policy and SCSA requirements.
• Engage in moderation, feedback, and professional collaboration with colleagues.
• Build positive relationships with students that foster respect, inclusion and achievement.

The role supports delivery of Career and Employability programs to senior students, certificate qualifications, Pathways lessons for Years 7 and 8, and guidance on post-school options. It also supports the Industry Links Pathway, enabling students to attend school while completing nationally recognised qualifications and participating in workplace learning aligned with career interests.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Strong commitment and capacity to embed career development across learning areas.
• Experience interpreting and using school and system-level data to inform practice; understanding of local career pathway options, employment trends, training providers and community agencies is highly desirable.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) or Enhanced Skill Set is highly regarded; applicants without this qualification are encouraged to apply.

Professional Benefits

Competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Further information on benefits is available from the Department of Education.

Eligibility

• Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or have a valid visa with work rights for the term of the appointment.
• Apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start.
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number from the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

• Step 1: Select Apply for Job. Provide details of two work-related referees, with one preferably your current line manager.
• Step 2: Attach documents. Include a statement (up to four pages) aligning with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the position context, and a CV (up to four pages) outlining employment history and professional learning.

Ensure attachments are ready before starting the application. Applications close at 4:30pm AWST on Monday, 13 October 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support, contact the Department of Education Recruitment team.

Additional information

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH987332. Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies within 12 months following this selection process. The Department applies a four-day breach period to this selection process.

Equity and Diversity: We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diverse communities, and individuals with disability or from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Details are available in our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025.

For more information about the opportunity, contact Matt Shields, Deputy Principal, at (08) 9528 9200 or Matt.shields@education.wa.edu.au. During school holidays, contact: 0477 320 236.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Education Administration Programs

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