Urgent: Education Assistant

Overview

We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant - Mainstream 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.

Nestled alongside Wungong Creek in Hilbert, Wungong Primary School (planning name) will be opening its doors to the local community in February 2026. We believe our students, staff and community are highly capable. We will support them by encouraging a love of learning; developing authentic, caring relationships and delivering high quality, connected teaching. We have high expectations for the success of the whole child and believe that when people are strong in culture and community, they achieve more.

Our campus will be state-of-the-art. All classrooms will be airconditioned and enjoy the latest technologies. Complementing the abundance of green space in our suburb, our school will have multiple playgrounds and open areas for our students to play, connect and learn. Our Gilgie playground will be particularly amazing.

An information session for prospective staff will be held in week 2 of term 4 at Piara Waters Senior High School. We encourage all applicants to attend to ensure you address your application to our needs. Please register here to attend.

Responsibilities

- Support the development and implementation of the school’s vision, values, culture, and strategic direction.
- Value positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and the wider community.
- Demonstrate a can‑do attitude, initiative, flexibility and creative problem solving to maximise opportunities for student learning.
- Contribute to a collaborative team environment and commit to going above and beyond to achieve student success.

Qualifications and personal attributes

- Ability to develop positive relationships with students, families, colleagues and the wider community.
- Willingness to anticipate and adapt to change and to participate in continuous improvement.
- Passion for working with young students and a commitment to maximising impact on student learning.
- Team-oriented mindset and strong interpersonal skills.

Eligibility and requirements

- 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.
- 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:

1. Step 1: Select Apply for Job. Complete the online application form, including details of two work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
2. 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 maximum three (3) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- - Demonstrated sound oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals.

- Demonstrated sound interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria 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/SS992881

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 24 October 2025

General information

Position Title: Education Assistant - Mainstream

Agency: Department of Education

Location: Hilbert

Unit/Division: South Metropolitan Education Region

Branch: Wungong Primary School (planning name)

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

Salary: Level 1/2, $32.75 - $37.05 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2025)

Closing Date: 2025-10-24 4:30 PM

Position No.: IPS/SS992881

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.

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