Head Of Learning Area - Arts

Department Of Education, Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Training and career development

Attractive leave provisions

Job summary

Bob Hawke College in Subiaco seeks a passionate Head of Department – Arts to foster excellence and creativity within the Arts Department. You will lead the department in Creative Industries, Dance, Drama, Graphic Design, Media Arts and Visual Arts, shaping the school's vision with the Principal and admin.

The role requires strong leadership across diverse settings, excellent interpersonal skills, and a track record in coordinating General, ATAR and VET pathways to support student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong educational leadership across diverse settings.
• Proven ability to lead an arts department with multiple disciplines.
• Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational leadership within the school and broader community.
• Collaborate with Principal and admin to promote school vision.
• Develop and articulate plans for General, ATAR and VET pathways in Arts.

Skills

Educational leadership

Interpersonal skills

Public relations

Collaborative leadership

Education

WA teacher registration

Job description

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency

Bob Hawke College in Subiaco opened in February 2020 as the first high density inner-city public secondary college in Western Australia. The College is committed to the ethos of being Extraordinary Together as an inclusive school working together with students, staff and the community to deliver the best possible outcomes for all 2000 students from years 7 to 12. Our pastoral care approach has been specifically designed to support young adults. Specialist staff provide students with individual support, as well as delivering social and emotional learning through CREW – our pastoral care program. All of our staff excel in their profession and inspire and motivate students, encouraging them to take responsibility for themselves, for others and for the world around them.

Student achievement and endeavour is at the heart of Bob Hawke College. We encourage our students to challenge themselves across all areas of learning, to extend themselves to achieve their personal best and excel in areas of interest.

Bob Hawke College offers a diverse curriculum of traditional and contemporary courses, which combine with our college values to form the basis for students to become internationally minded and able to contribute to global endeavours. Our students benefit from cutting edge technology, in state-of-the-art surroundings and world class facilities. Our buildings and workspaces are designed to reflect the historical and cultural context of the College, and its place in the developing community of Subiaco. Our Gifted and Talented Academic Program caters for the learning needs of academically gifted students, and we provide two annual scholarships for this program through our Bob Hawke Regional Academic Scholarship program. Within the Arts learning area we offer a Selective Arts program for Year 7 – 10, which leads into a highly successful Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) Visual Art program.

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The Role

We are seeking a passionate and collaborative Head of Department – Arts to foster excellence and creativity within our Arts Department.

Working in close collaboration with the Principal and members of the administrative team, the successful applicant would provide strong educational leadership within the school and broader community. This role is central to developing, articulating and promoting the school’s vision, while fostering a culture in which staff and community members share collective ownership of our goals and aspirations. Ideally the successful applicant would have experience across all year levels, including General, ATAR and VET pathways.

The ideal applicant will display proven capacity to provide effective leadership across a diverse range of educational settings. The Arts Department consists of the following contexts; Creative Industries, Dance, Drama, Graphic Design, Media Arts and Visual Arts. You will ideally possess highly developed interpersonal and public relations skills, with the ability to establish and maintain positive, productive working relationships that support the achievement of planned outcomes.

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


• attractive leave provisions

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Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

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.

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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 of Western Australia


• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and


• consent to a 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 or in the attached application package.

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

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA1066360

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, 19 October 2026