Home Economics Assistant

Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS881994

Appointment Pool

Ocean Reef Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to establish a pool of Home Economics Assistants for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year, up to the end of Term 1, 2025.

We have a permanent 0.56FTE (over 3 days) position to commence Term 2, 2024.

The role of the Home Economics Assistant will include assisting teachers in the delivery of planned educational programs through the organisation of required resources and the learning environment by maintaining equipment, materials and resources for use in both Food and Child Development classes. You will also undertake regular cleaning activities as directed. Computer literacy is highly desirable.

As the Home Economics Assistant, the suitable applicants should have a proactive, positive approach to the role and will ideally be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team. Suitable applicants should be able to prioritise tasks well, follow processes and protocols required by the learning area, such as food hygiene and safety protocols when preparing food for practical classes and organising the food rooms. The ability to use initiative, organisational skills and work efficiently to complete tasks is highly desirable.

At Ocean Reef SHS, we are committed to providing a learning environment that allows our students and staff to reach their potential. Through a high performance culture and staff efficacy, we nurture every student's talents, fostering the knowledge, skills, capabilities, attributes and values they will require for successful ongoing learning and life beyond school. Students, families and staff work as partners, collaborating to ensure that each student is on a pathway to success.

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):

• Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals.
• Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs to students.
• Ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students.

Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

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Application Instructions

All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.

Your application should include:

• A statement of up to three (3) pages addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
• A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, one being your current line manager.

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.

You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4***.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 86***for assistance.

Eligibility and training requirements

Employees will be required to:

• provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment;
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
• complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
• complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement;
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.

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

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Thursday, 14 March 2024.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.