Structured Workplace Learning Support Officer

Department of Education; Town Of Port Hedland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hedland Senior High School (SHS) in the Pilbara region is seeking a permanent full-time role commencing Term 1, 2027. The successful applicant will support the Structured Workplace Learning program, manage enrolment and completion data, and report to the SWL Coordinator.

This position focuses on coordinating student placements, training, supervision, and monitoring progress across Year 7–12 within an Independent Public-School setting. Applications close 18 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Eligibility includes Australian citizen or permanent resident status, or valid work rights for the term of appointment.
• Working With Children Check and National Criminal History Check required.
• Commitment to inclusive and culturally responsive education.

Responsibilities

• Support establishment and operation of the Structured Workplace Learning program.
• Evaluate enrolment and completion data and provide reports to the SWL Coordinator.
• Assist with selection, training and induction of students and workplace supervisors.
• Monitor student progress in the workplace and verify logbooks for hours completed.

Job description

This is for a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 Hedland Senior High School (SHS), located in the Pilbara, is an Independent Public-School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our school prides itself on the staff's commitment to a system of positive behaviour supports which focus on care, courtesy, respect and responsibility. These values underpin our philosophy at Hedland SHS. All staff strive to maintain a school culture which encourages a high standard of behaviour & performance. We take an approach that is inclusive, explicit and supports all students and staff to achieve success. The school has worked hard to build a positive reputation for the excellent educational opportunities it offers students, the exceptional support for staff development and professional growth, and for its high standards of achievement. We aim to empower young people from diverse backgrounds so all students can be successful. Find out more about our school by visiting hedlandshs.wa.edu.au .

The Role

The successful applicant supports the establishment and operations of the Structured Workplace Learning program. Responsibilities include evaluating enrolment and completion data and provide reports to the Structured Workplace Learning Coordinator. The successful applicant will ideally support the provision of selection, training and induction of students for the workplace, the induction and training of workplace supervisors and fostering networks for workplace teachers and assessors. They will Monitor student progress in the workplace, including checking student logbooks for satisfactory completion and working hours. Want to know more? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Janine Keall, Principal on 0417 634 197 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

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.

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

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1070510 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 Wednesday, 18 November 2026