Home Economics Assistant

We are seeking to establish a pool of Home Economics Assistants for permanent and fixed term, 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. Bridgetown High School (HS) is situated approximately 270 km south of Perth on the Blackwood River in the Southwest region of Western Australia and proudly meets the needs of local students in Years 7 to 10. Bridgetown HS is a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) school, with Respect, Responsibility, Resilience and Kindness as our PBS values, and our moral purpose is: “Bridgetown High School is an outstanding, inclusive school that values diversity and effectively responds to the changing needs of our students. We seek the best”. While prioritising our students' academic success, we also ensure their emotional and social development, as well as their self-esteem, are nurtured and supported. In addition to the Mathematics, English, Science and Humanities, Bridgetown HS offers programs in Woodwork, Metalwork, Home Economics, Physical Education, Drama, Music, Photography, Visual Arts, Digital Technology and Specialist Sport subjects. Bridgetown HS is focussed on helping each individual student achieve to the best of their ability. Find out more about our school by visiting or Schools Online. Role Bridgetown HS are seeking motivated, passionate and dedicated Home Economics Assistants Suitable applicants will ideally work effectively in a team environment and should be able to show initiative and organisational skills in order to achieve this consistently. Strong communication skills are highly regarded for the role, which would include interacting with students and teaching professionals. Previous experience in the safe and hygienic storage and handling of food is desirable. Suitable applicants may be required to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment by maintaining equipment, materials, and resources for use in classes, and assist the teacher with clean and safe storage of items after classes and activities. Suitable applicants would also be required to undertake regular cleaning activities as directed, assist with the management of resources by maintaining and updating inventory lists, collating recipes, purchasing groceries, and monitoring stock levels and requirements, and reporting these to the teacher. More information 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 Jo-an McCagh, 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 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 form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager. Step 2 Attach your documents. A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position. A two (2) 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 programs to students. Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students. It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job. 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: SS/SS The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 28 November 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr