Teacher - Career Practitioner

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026
Note:
This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. A mandatory CV template is provided for use. Application requirements include character limited responses to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage. The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only.

Please ensure you download the CV template attached to the advertisement and carefully review the new application instructions and attached Information Guides before applying.
You must apply using the CV template only
.
Application documents in any other format will not be accepted.
The School
Comet Bay College has a genuine and proven commitment to support the professional growth of our teachers. Each staff member has the opportunity to join the Advanced Instructional Intelligence Program (AIIP) and be provided with five days of professional learning to build teachers capacity in the classroom. The College also encourages and supports staff to participate in a sophisticated Classroom Observation and Feedback Program that supports staff to reflect on their instructional capacity and build upon existing teaching skills. The successful applicant can fully expect to enhance their abilities as a teacher professional whilst at Comet Bay College.

The staff facilities are excellent; each Learning Area is fully equipped and spacious. We invest heavily in our staff and as a valued staff member at Comet Bay College
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you can expect to be offered ongoing high quality, targeted professional learning opportunities aimed at supporting your professional growth as a high quality teacher professional.

We encourage and support staff to be innovative and engaging in their curriculum delivery
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providing digital TVs and/or projectors in every room and supported with class sets of iPads and laptops. The College is fully networked and has the latest wireless operating system enabling staff and students to be "connected" at all times. Comet Bay College is a Gifted and Talented school and also has extension pathways in English, Mathematics, Science and Humanities and Social Sciences Years 7 to 10.

Our students are currently achieving at a level in line with like schools and we aspire to increase achievement for all year levels. We are looking for a committed teacher who knows they can make a difference and will add value to our College.

The College also has a successful and highly competitive Australian Football Specialist Program. The Visual and Performing Arts also offer extension classes in Drama, Dance and Art to selected students in Years 7 to 10. We invest heavily in the social and emotional intelligence of our students through the Year 7 to 9 Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Community and Health (REACH) Program and our staff and are fully committed to developing resilient young people with a healthy sense of self-worth who value education and have the confidence to seek excellence in all aspects of their lives.

Comet Bay College is a modern
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innovative Independent Public School that caters for Years 7 to 12 students and is located one kilometre from the coast in the vibrant community of Secret Harbour. The College boasts state of the art facilities that include specialist science laboratories, a lecture theatre, fitness centre, metal fabrication centre, a modern industrial food studio and graphics/mechatronics studio.

Find out more about our school by visiting or Schools Online

The Role
We are seeking to appoint a Career Practitioner, a specialist teacher who will support the career development of students. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers with an interest in student career pathways. Our Career Practitioner will work with the school leadership team and embed career development and work exposure activities into curricular and co-curricular programs. The successful applicant will have a teaching load of at least 0.4 FTE and up to 0.6 FTE.

Career Practitioners will ideally be innovators and have the ability to work collaboratively across a school. They will implement programs and provide resources to embed career development across learning areas. We are looking for a teacher that enjoys working with students to help them imagine and connect with their future career aspirations. Confidence to make decisions and enact necessary curriculum reform will be desirable attributes for the role. Teachers in this specialist role will Ideally also need to be competent in the interpretation and analysis of system and school-based data.

To be competitive for this role, a high level of knowledge about the diversity of career pathways, with an understanding of school contexts in relation to local employers, community agencies and training providers is desirable.  Career Practitioners are also ideally expected to have strong communication skills and be able to liaise with and share information easily with students, staff, parents, training providers, employers and industry.

If you don't hold a recognised Graduate Certificate in Career Development, you will be willing to complete a qualification - which will be funded by the Department. Time will be made available for the successful applicant to complete the qualification, and study will be incorporated into the role in the first 12 months. If you already hold an equivalent qualification, recognition of prior learning may be possible

Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits .

Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Michael Churchman, Associate Principal, by telephoning or emailing

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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 for more details.

Eligibility
To work with us, you must:

• hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration .
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website .
• apply for a WA 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
NEW Application Process
This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers.

Please take note of the new application instructions detailed below
.
You must apply using the CV template attached to this job advertisement. The CV template is the only application document required to apply for this position.
Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel
as part of your application for this process.
Step 1: Download the CV template attached to the job advertisement.
Step 2: Complete the CV template
with
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• Your teaching history, qualifications, and recent and relevant professional development and training; and

• 2 character limited written responses addressing 2 AITSL domains (approx. 400 words per domain):

• Professional Knowledge

• Professional Engagement

Step 3: Submit Your Application Online

• Click 'Apply for Job'
• Complete the online application, including details of two professional referees, one must be your current or most recent line manager
• Upload your completed CV Template only. Note: Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel.

Need Help?
Refer to the supporting Information Guides attached at the top of this advertisement for guidance and tips on completing your application.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.

For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department's Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.

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 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1003092

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 Thursday, 30 October 2025