This is a 6 month fixed term, part-time (0.8 FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2025 with possible extension (6 months) and / or permanency.
Esperance Senior High School (SHS) offers a comprehensive secondary education from Year 7 to 12 and provides a range of curriculum subject choices and exciting extracurricular activities.
The school has a reputation for providing strong academic and vocational programs and for offering a wide choice of courses to meet a variety of student learning needs. Students consistently achieve to a high level in a variety of programs, including in final Year 12 Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathway results.
Esperance lies in the South-East of Western Australia, some 730 kilometres from Perth. The town has won awards for its stunning natural environment and is one of Western Australia’s best kept tourist secrets.
The Role
The Vocational Education and Training (VET) Support Officer will coordinate the operations of the VET / Workplace Learning (WPL) program whilst assisting in developing and introducing systems and strategies which provide a responsive and effective support service in relation to the School’s VET / WPL Program.
The successful applicant will locate appropriate industry placements / activity providers for students and will conduct site checks and meetings with prospective employers whilst liaising with key stakeholders including School personnel, Registered Training Organisation’s (RTOs), industry and parents and students on attendance / behavioural issues. The successful applicant will maintain records through Reporting to Parents, prepare correspondence, documentation, and record students’ progress and compile reports.
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.
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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Your application should include :
* A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
* A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF :
* Demonstrated knowledge of Vocational Education and Training and Workplace Learning programs and the ability to facilitate school / industry partnerships.
* Demonstrated well-developed keyboarding and computer skills, including a working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.
* Demonstrated well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
* Demonstrated well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team environment.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications close : 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 25 March 2025.
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