Head Of Department

Head of Department - Design and Technology
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This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026.
Melville Senior High School (SHS) is committed to the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning programs and outstanding pastoral care.
We provide opportunities for aspirant teacher leaders and we are firmly committed to building the capacity of emerging leaders across our school.
Highly effective teaching and success for all students is at the heart of our purpose at Melville SHS and the successful applicant should share our passion for achieving this purpose.
Melville SHS is a vibrant multi-cultural school which aims to provide students with a world class educational experience.
This is achieved through the provision of opportunities for intellectual, physical, creative and social development through high quality teaching and strong pastoral care relationships.
The school offers students access to our highly regarded programs including an academic Gifted and Talented Selective Entrance Program.
Melville SHS has Approved Specialist Programs in Aviation Studies, Graphic Design Media, and Netball in addition to a school-based merit-selected Academic Extension Course and Music in Focus program.
We are also an Intensive English Centre and offer an International Fee-Paying Student program.
Find out more about our school by visiting or Schools Online.
The Role
Melville SHS is seeking to appoint a dynamic Head of Learning Area (HoLA) – Design and Technology with the experience, dedication, and drive to continue to develop a culture of excellence in teaching and learning in the areas of Digital Technologies, Design and Technology, Aviation and Home Economics.
The successful applicant will ideally have experience building a collaborative team and leading curriculum development.
The HoLA – Design and Technology should display a strong understanding of evidence-based best practice in teaching and learning, supported by excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
This role calls for a collaborative leader who can work effectively with staff, students, and the wider community to achieve positive outcomes.
They will lead and manage a dynamic Design and Technologies team to deliver a high-quality curriculum that maximises student achievement.
The successful applicant should have an excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Technologies Curriculum and can teach across Years 7 to 12.
In addition, the successful applicant should have teaching expertise in at least one Technologies area (Digital Technologies, Design and Technology, or Home Economics) and have a comprehensive knowledge of the full range of Technologies courses including General, Vocational education and training (VET) and Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
Melville SHS is a Lead School in the Department's Quality Teaching Strategy, therefore knowledge of and experience leading Teaching for Impact is also highly desirable.
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?
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 Samantha Steele, Deputy Principal, on or emailing .
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.
hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
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.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.
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 up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students, (e.g., Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs).
Demonstrated capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.
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 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA993019
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 Monday, 15 September 2025
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