Teacher - Design and Technology

Department of Education; City Of Rockingham; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Comet Bay College, part of the Department of Education, seeks a passionate Design and Technology Teacher for a permanent full-time role from Term 1, 2027. The successful candidate will teach WA Curriculum and WACE Technologies, across Years 7–12, applying expertise in Metal, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive or Electronics to inspire student outcomes.

The college emphasises professional growth, equity, and a strong classroom culture, with additional opportunities to engage in school-wide

Qualifications

• Must hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Experience teaching Design & Technology in WA curriculum is preferred.
• Ability to teach across Year 7–12 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of Design Technologies contexts to WA Curriculum and WACE Tech courses.
• Work across years 7–12 and contribute across Learning Area areas.
• Apply knowledge of Metal, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive or Electronics as appropriate.

Skills

Design & Technology teaching

Education

Eligible teacher qualification and registration

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 Note: This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. A mandatory CV template is provided for use. Application requirements include character limited responses to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage. The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only. Please ensure you download the CV template attached to the advertisement and carefully review the new application instructions and attached Information Guides before applying. You must apply using the CV template only . Application documents in any other format will not be accepted. The School Comet Bay College has a genuine and proven commitment to support the professional growth of our teachers. Each staff member has the opportunity to join the Advanced Instructional Intelligence Program (AIIP) and be provided with five days of professional learning to build teachers capacity in the classroom. The College also encourages and supports staff to participate in a sophisticated Classroom Observation and Feedback Program that supports staff to reflect on their instructional capacity and build upon existing teaching skills. The successful applicant can fully expect to enhance their abilities as a teacher professional whilst at Comet Bay College. The College also has a successful and highly competitive Australian Football Specialist Program. The Visual and Performing Arts also offer extension classes in Drama, Dance and Art to selected students in Years 7 to 10. We invest heavily in the social and emotional intelligence of our students through the Year 7 to 10 Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Community and Health (REACH) Program and our staff are fully committed to developing resilient young people with a healthy sense of self-worth who value education and have the confidence to seek excellence in all aspects of their lives. Find out more about our school by visiting cometbaycollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online .

The Role

Comet Bay College is seeking to appoint a qualified passionate and committed Design and Technology Teacher to a full-time position beginning Term 1 of 2027. The successful applicant will ideally have experience in teaching a range of Design Technologies contexts. As a college we strive to ensure our students seek excellence and this experience. In teaching Western Australian Curriculum and Senior School Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) Technologies courses is vital in helping our students achieve outstanding results. At Comet Bay College, we strive for excellence by nurturing individual abilities, providing meaningful opportunities and fostering respectful relationships. The successful applicant will ideally also be given the opportunity to work across years 7 1to 12 and bring their expertise to the Learning Area. The ideal applicant would apply their knowledge of the Design and technology courses, particularly at least one of Metal, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive or Electronics.

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 and attractive leave provisions.

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

• hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration .
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• apply for a WA 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.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Phil Casas, Associate Principal on [phone] or emailing [e-mail] .

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 29 October 2026