Home Economics Assistant

We are seeking to establish a pool of Home Economic Assistants for permanent and fixed term, full‑time and part‑time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. John Curtin College of the Arts (JCCA) is a leader in public education. Our commitment is to not only build capacity in students’ academic pursuits but to make each child the very best person they can be by celebrating achievements in all facets of education, using creativity to promote excellence and nurture wellbeing. Our college is located on Wadjuk Boodjar in Walyalup (Fremantle) and caters for 1750 students from Years 7 to 12 who come to us through the seven Gifted and Talented programs run by the college for children identified as gifted in the creative domain, including ballet, contemporary dance, drama, media arts, music, music theatre and visual arts, as well as through a small local catchment or participation in our Soccer Excellence Program, making the college a unique learning environment. For our enrolled students the college also goes through an additional identification process for learners gifted in the intellectual domain and runs a dedicated program for these students in English, humanities, maths and science. Engagement in the creativity and the arts is as a vehicle for student engagement and motivation at the college. The arts at John Curtin is as much about providing dynamic opportunities for all students (each year we produce over 100 performances/exhibitions) as it is about developing transferable life skills such as empathy, creative and critical thinking, collaboration, and the ability to communicate – all important attributes for any future pathway. Staff at the college enjoy the opportunity to attend performances throughout the year. JCCA is proud to be a Quality Teaching Strategy Lead School and works to implement evidence‑based best practice teaching in line with Teaching for Impact. This provides opportunities for our staff to engage in professional development as well as providing opportunities to work with staff from other Department of Education schools to support quality teaching more broadly across the state. The Role The suitable applicants will support the teacher in delivering educational programmes, ensuring safe and hygienic storage and handling of food and utensils. Under teacher direction they will assist with individual or small group demonstrations and be responsible for preparing and maintaining the learning environment, managing equipment and resources, assisting the teacher with cleaning and storage of items, and ensuring safety is maintained. Additionally, the suitable applicants will oversee classroom and storeroom resources, maintain inventory lists, monitor stock levels, and liaise with relevant staff for procurement and purchasing. The suitable applicants should have a proactive, positive approach to the role and be able to work well autonomously as well as part of a team. They should ideally be able to prioritise tasks well, use initiative and be organised and efficient. Want to know more? Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). For more information about this opportunity, please contact Alison Wells, Manager Corporate Services on or emailing 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 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 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 in two easy steps: Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work‑related referees, preferably one being your current line manager. Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include: A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position. A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF: Demonstrated good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals. Demonstrated good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team. Demonstrated good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programmes to students. Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students. It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application. 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  4127 for assistance. Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS Applications close: 4.30 pm (AWST) on Monday, 1 December 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr