Home Economics Assistant

Overview

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 1/2, $1,256.68 - $1,428.82 per week (pro-rata) (GS (Misc.) GA 2025)

This is a permanent part time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2025

John Curtin College of the Arts (JCCA) is a leader in public education. Our commitment is to not only build capacity in students’ academic pursuits but to make each child the very best person they can be by celebrating achievements in all facets of education, using creativity to promote excellence and nurture wellbeing.

Our college is located on Wadjuk Boodjar in Walyalup (Fremantle) and caters for approximately 1800 students from Years 7 to 12 who come to us through the seven Gifted and Talented programs run by the college for children identified as gifted in the creative domains, including Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Drama, Media Arts, Music, Music Theatre and Visual Arts, as well as through a small local catchment or participation in our Soccer Excellence Program, making the college a unique learning environment. For enrolled students the college also identifies learners gifted in the intellectual domain and runs dedicated programs in English, Humanities, Maths and Science.

Engagement in creativity and the Arts is a vehicle for student engagement and motivation at the college. The Arts at John Curtin provides dynamic opportunities for all students (each year we produce over 100 performances/exhibitions) and develops transferable life skills such as empathy, creative and critical thinking, collaboration, and communication.

JCCA is a Quality Teaching Strategy Lead School and works to implement evidence-based best practice teaching in line with Teaching for Impact, offering professional development and collaboration with staff from other Department of Education schools.

Role and Responsibilities

The suitable applicants will support the teacher in delivering educational programs, ensuring safe and hygienic storage and handling of food and utensils. Under teacher direction they will assist with individual or small group demonstrations and be responsible for preparing and maintaining the learning environment, managing equipment and resources, assisting the teacher with cleaning and storage of items, and ensuring safety is maintained. They will also oversee classroom and storeroom resources, maintain inventory lists, monitor stock levels, and liaise with relevant staff for procurement and purchasing.

They should have a proactive, positive approach and be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team. Ideal candidates will prioritise tasks, use initiative, and be organized and efficient.

Qualifications and Expectations

Additionally, they should be able to work well autonomously and in a team, prioritise tasks, and maintain organisation and efficiency in the learning environment.

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 applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, 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.

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

1. Step 1: Select Apply for Job and complete the online application, including details of two work-related referees (preferably one current line manager).
2. Step 2: Attach your documents: a CV up to two pages and a three-page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF):

- Demonstrated good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals.
- Demonstrated good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Demonstrated good organisational skills to support effective education delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students.

It is recommended you have attachments ready before you start. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, contact the Department of Education’s Recruitment team at (08) 9264 4127.

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS993433

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 10 October 2025

Position Title Home Economics Assistant

Agency Department of Education

Location Fremantle

Unit/Division Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Branch John Curtin College of The Arts

Work Type Permanent - Part Time

Position No. 00000866

Closing Date 2025-10-10 4:30 PM

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