Teacher - Design and Technology

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of Kellerberrin; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 percent employer contributions to 4

12 weeks’ vacation leave (school)

Free relocation

Job summary

Australind Senior High School in Western Australia is seeking a creative Design and Technology teacher for a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027. You will deliver engaging, student-centred programs within the Technologies Learning Area, aligned with the Australian Curriculum and WACE requirements.

The role offers opportunities to contribute to a strong regional school community, with support for professional development and curriculum delivery in a high-achieving environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Australian Curriculum planning, delivery and assessment.
• Familiarity with Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) courses.
• Current or desirable TAEs such as TA... (TAE40116) relevant training delivery
• Certificate II in Engineering Pathways (MEM24133) in RTO scope

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Design and Technology lessons across the Technologies Learning Area.
• Plan, deliver and assess programs aligned with the Australian Curriculum and WACE.
• Create a safe, inclusive and student-centred learning environment.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Student engagement

Assessment knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Eligible teacher qualification & 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

Australind Senior High School (SHS) is located north of Bunbury with easy access to the wider Southwest region of Western Australia. We are the largest Independent Public School in the region and one of the most successful, with a strong history of outstanding success for our students in both Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways.

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

The Role

Australind SHS is seeking a creative and proactive Design and Technology teacher to join their friendly team.

To be successful in this role you should be able to engage students in a range of contexts within the Technologies Learning Area based on your knowledge, experience and skills. You will ideally have a strong understanding of the requirements across the Technologies Learning Area to ensure our students can reach their full potential, safely, in all aspects of the Technology process. You will have the opportunity to deliver highly engaging programs that are relevant to our students' needs in consultation with the rest of the Technologies team.

Knowledge of, and experience in, Australian Curriculum planning, delivery and assessment as well as familiarity with the requirements of Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) courses of study are required. Australind SHS also delivers a range of courses as part of its Registered Training Organisation (RTO) scope of offerings, most notably Certificate II in Engineering Pathways (MEM24133). A current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) is desirable for this position.

The successful applicant will ideally self-reflect and assess the effectiveness of their teaching practice, promote an environment of active and positive learning, and provide educational opportunities and activities which enable students to achieve their highest potential. The ideal applicant will have knowledge and experience in providing an engaging, student-centred curriculum encouraging students to be their best. Providing a safe, efficient and effective learning environment is a key priority for this position. This is a great opportunity to be at the forefront of curriculum delivery in this exciting area.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:

• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• Free relocation

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at [e-mail] or on [phone].

Mobility appointments for permanent metropolitan and south west teachers

Eligible permanent teachers who hold a substantive teaching position in a North or South Education Region school, or a South West Education Region school* may elect to undertake this role as a 3-year mobility appointment, with a right of return to their substantive position. At the cessation of the 3-year mobility appointment, teachers can elect to return to their substantive role, or transfer permanently into this school.

Find out if you are eligible on IKON.

• Note that south west teachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ross Hillier, Deputy Principal, 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

• 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. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
• 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.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 20 November 2026