Home Economics Assistant

Department of Education, Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Carine Senior High School, a Western Australian Independent Public School, seeks Home Economics Assistants to support delivery of lessons and classroom activities. Roles may be permanent or fixed-term, full-time or part-time, starting during the 2026 school year and extending to the end of Term 3, 2027.

Applicants should have strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented approach. Successful candidates will assist with maintaining learning environments, supporting teachers, and caring for

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with students and teaching professionals on a regular basis.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Commitment to student care and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with delivery of planned education programs.
• Prepare and maintain learning environments, equipment and resources.
• Support with care and supervision of students during activities and excursions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Job description

We are seeking to establish a pool of Home Economics Assistants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part‑time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Carine Senior High School (SHS) is an Independent Public School and school of choice in the northern suburbs of Perth. Our school vision is to seek excellence in education, and we do this through individualised student pathways, which are consistently reviewed and adapted to ensure the best possible outcomes for all students. The school plans and consults with families, universities and vocational training facilitators to help students achieve their best possible results for their futures.

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

The Role

Under the direction of the teacher, the Home Economics Assistants assist in the delivery of planned education programs and implement individual and small group programs.

Suitable applicants assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment by maintaining equipment, materials, and resources for use in classes, displays and assist the teacher with clean and safe storage of items after classes and activities.

The desired applicants will assist the teacher with the care and supervision of students in out‑of‑class activities and school excursions, along with assisting with the general care and wellbeing of students. The ideal applicants should possess strong interpersonal skills to communicate with students and teaching professionals on a regular basis and be able to work effectively in a team environment.

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 Tina Magatelli, 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 our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

• 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).

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1062595

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on [phone] for assistance.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 4 September 2026