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OverviewWe are seeking to establish a pool of Home Economics 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.Byford Secondary College (SC) is a newer school in Perth''s southern suburbs. We have first class facilities to support high quality teaching and learning programs in our college. Located approximately 30 kilometres from the Perth CBD, our College caters for 1500 students in Years 7 through to 12. We offer a unique setting to many other metropolitan schools, with a blend of urban and rural students; this creates a vibrant mix of students and staff within the college community. Our motto is Aspire to Excellence and we provide a comprehensive suite of subjects from Year 7 to 12, including an Aspire program in partnership with the University of Western Australia to enhance learning experiences.Our commitment is to meet the needs of each student by carefully nurturing their progress through differentiated delivery in every classroom. We support tailored services for students with disabilities through our Integrated Facility and are committed to ongoing pathway planning and review so that each student can reach their full potential.Find out more about our school by visiting byfordsc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.The RoleThe role of the Home Economics Assistant is to be responsible for the prior preparation of resources that assist teachers in the delivery of educational courses. This role spans three subject areas: Food, Textiles and Child Development. Tasks include weighing, measuring, and distributing food for Food classes; cutting and organisation of fabrics for Textiles and Child Development classes; and maintenance of the learning environment by maintaining equipment, materials, and stocked resources. The role may also involve cleaning of classrooms and resources during working hours and, during school vacation periods, more detailed cleaning of equipment and rooms. The role may involve assisting with food ordering and food storage requirements. Computer literacy is highly desirable.As the Home Economics Assistant you should have a proactive, positive approach, work well autonomously and as part of a team, prioritise tasks, demonstrate initiative, and be highly organised and efficient. Byford SC has specialist facilities, including a commercial kitchen and textile centres; experience with cleaning and maintaining equipment, furniture, fittings and resources will be highly regarded.Want to know more?Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).Equity and DiversityWe 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, 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.EligibilityTo 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; andconsent 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 InstructionsApply online in two easy steps:Step 1: Select Apply for JobStep 2: Attach your documentsYour application should include:A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this positionA three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDFDemonstrated 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 (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS996286The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 10 February 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr