Vocational Education and Training and Workplace Learning Support Officer

Vocational Education and Training and Workplace Learning Support Officer Department of Education WA – Forrestfield WA We are seeking to establish a pool of Vocational Education and Training and Workplace Learning Support Officers for permanent and fixed‑term, full‑time and part‑time vacancies that may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. Darling Range Sports College is a highly successful comprehensive Independent Public School with a student population of around 1,100 and over 120 teaching and support staff. It opened in 1975 as Forrestfield Senior High School and later transitioned to a sports college in 2008, becoming the only sports college in Western Australia. We provide specialist sporting programs in AFL/AFLW, athletics, baseball, basketball, netball, rugby league, soccer and swimming. Our teams train and play in state‑of‑the‑art facilities, including a strength and conditioning centre. Find out more about our school at darlingrangesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online. The Role The successful applicant will assist in coordinating the operations of Vocational programs and Workplace Learning, developing and introducing systems and strategies that provide a responsive and effective support service for the College’s Vocational and Workplace Learning programs. Responsibilities include: Selection and induction of students into the Vocational and Workplace Learning programs, and induction and training of workplace supervisors. Identifying pathways for employment or activities other than employment according to students’ skills and abilities. Source Vocational Education and Training (VET) programmes and tailored individual programmes in conjunction with the VET Coordinator. Locate suitable industry placements/activity providers, conduct site checks and meetings with prospective employers and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). Visit and monitor students on work placements in alignment with the Department’s Workplace Learning for Public Schools procedures, checking student logbooks for satisfactory completion and working hours. Liaise with key stakeholders: school personnel, RTOs, industry, parents and students on attendance/behavioural issues. Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). 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. 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). Application Instructions Apply online by following the steps outlined below. Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application form, including details of two work‑related referees, preferably one being your current line manager. Step 2: Attach your documents Your application should include: A CV of two pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position. A two‑page statement addressing the selection criteria listed in the attached JDF, such as: demonstrated knowledge of Vocational and Workplace Learning programmes, facilitation of college/industry partnerships, computer and typing skills, written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team environment. Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on *** for assistance. Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS . Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) Friday, 14 November 2025. For more information about this opportunity, please contact Erin Gisborne, Pathways and Engagement Coordinator at *** or by emailing *************@education.wa.edu.au. #J-18808-Ljbffr