Education Assistant - Mainstream

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of Kellerberrin; On-site; AUD 22,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Manjimup SHS in Western Australia is seeking an Education Assistant - Mainstream to support Outdoor Education and Physical Education. The role focuses on supervising and leading outdoor activities, promoting teamwork and personal development for students from Year 7 to 12.

You'll conduct safety briefings, monitor wellbeing, and ensure activities meet WHS requirements, while helping organise equipment and maintain stock for classes and events.

Qualifications

• Outdoor education delivery and supervision experience.
• Understanding of risk management in outdoor settings.
• Experience in adventure-based education or programs desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead outdoor education and adventure activities.
• Conduct safety briefings and monitor participant wellbeing.
• Prepare and maintain outdoor education equipment and resources in accordance with WHS policies.
• Support organising PE and outdoor education programs and equipment.

Skills

Outdoor education delivery

Risk management

Adventure activity supervision

Teamwork and resilience

Education

Applied First Aid Certificate

Job description

This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027

At Manjimup Senior High School (SHS) our approach to learning recognises the uniqueness of individuals and the importance of building relationships. As an Independent Public School catering for students from Year 7 to 12, we provide a supportive and caring environment equipping students with a strong sense of self-worth, leadership, civic and environmental responsibility.

Our vibrant school is set amongst expansive lawns and gardens. Facilities include general and specialised classrooms, science laboratories and a Trades Training Centre.

Find out more about our school by visiting manjimupshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Manjimup SHS is seeking to appoint an Education Assistant - Mainstream to support in Outdoor Education and Physical Education.

The successful applicant will be responsible for supervising and leading a range of outdoor education and adventure-based activities, including mountain biking, roping, hiking and bushcraft programs. The successful applicant will ideally have the ability to deliver engaging and safe experiences for participants while promoting teamwork, resilience and personal development.

Key responsibilities include conducting safety briefings, monitoring participant wellbeing, and ensuring all activities are delivered in accordance with Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements, risk management procedures and organisational policies. The successful applicant will ideally display a strong understanding of safe operating practices in outdoor pursuits and adventure activities.

The successful applicant should assist in the organisation and upkeep of physical education, sporting and outdoor education equipment, ensuring all resources are well maintained, safely stored and readily available to support engaging student learning experiences. The role includes preparing equipment for classes and events, monitoring stock levels, coordinating repairs and replacements, and promoting safe practices in accordance with school and departmental policies.

A current Applied First Aid Certificate is highly regarded, along with the ability to respond effectively to emergencies in outdoor environments. Experience in outdoor recreation, education or adventure-based programs is desirable.

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 Jennie Young, Manager Corporate Services on [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

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 the 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.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).