Teacher - Careers Practitioner

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026

Note: This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. A mandatory CV template is provided for use. Application requirements include character limited responses to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage. The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only.  

Please ensure you download the CV template attached to the advertisement and carefully review the new application instructions and attached Information Guides before applying. You must apply using the CV template only. Application documents in any other format will not be accepted.

The School

Kiara College is a vibrant learning community located on the western edge of the Swan Valley. We are a proudly Independent Public School with the unique characteristic of having a working farm on our site. Our ethos encourages personal development while igniting a passion for lifelong learning. We have a rich and diverse population of over 640 students, originating from over 20 different countries. A little over 30% of our students identify as Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander. We celebrate and embrace our diversity with a range of programs and activities aimed at promoting respect for all, while we continue to strive to be a culturally responsive organisation.

Kiara College is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities in the Performing Arts, Agriculture and ongoing Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) redevelopments where students can capitalise on real life and industry standard applications of skills in these areas. Catering for Years 7 to 12, Kiara College offers comprehensive and innovative programs that support students to achieve their potential. Students can follow an Australia Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), General or Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways, preparing them for university entry, TAFE, or employment. Our partnerships with tertiary institutions such as ECU UniPrep and North Metro TAFE facilitate students’ success beyond school. We offer two Specialist Programs: Agriculture and Basketball. Students are also able to study Contemporary Music.

Find out more about our school by visiting kiaracollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

Kiara College is seeking to appoint a Career Practitioner, a specialist teacher who would support the career development of students.  This is an exciting opportunity for teachers with an interest in student career pathways. Our Career Practitioner would work with the school leadership team and embed career development and industry linked activities into curricular and co-curricular programs. 

Ideally, the Career Practitioner should be an innovator and display the ability to work collaboratively across the school. The successful applicant should implement programs and provide resources to embed career development across learning areas. We are seeking a teacher that enjoys working with students to help them imagine and connect with their future career aspirations. Confidence to make decisions and enact necessary curriculum reform will be essential attributes for the role. Teacher in this specialist role will ideally be competent in the interpretation and analysis of system and school-based data. The role may include a face-to-face teaching component of up to 0.4 FTE delivering course of study such as Year 9 and 10 Career based elective and Yr 11 and 12 Career & Enterprise.

To be competitive for this role, a high level of knowledge about the diversity of career pathways, with an understanding of tertiary entrance contexts, local employers, community agencies and training providers is desirable.  The successful applicant should also have strong communication skills and be able to liaise with and share information easily with students, staff, parents, and local industry.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact David Sullivan, Associate Principal on (08) 6235 7000 or David.Sullivan@education.wa.edu.au

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:

• hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
• apply for a WA 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.

Application Instructions

NEW Application Process

This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers.  

Please take note of the new application instructions detailed below.

You must apply using the CV template attached to this job advertisement. The CV template is the only application document required to apply for this position.Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panelas part of your application for this process.

Step 1: Download the CV template attached to the job advertisement.

Step 2: Complete the CV template with:

• Your teaching history, qualifications, and recent and relevant professional development and training; and
• 2 character limited written responses addressing 2 AITSL domains (approx. 400 words per domain):
  • Professional Knowledge
  • Professional Engagement

Step 3: Submit Your Application Online

1. Click ‘Apply for Job’

1. Complete the online application, including details of two professional referees, one must be your current or most recent line manager

1. Upload your completed CV Template only. Note: Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel.  

Need Help? Refer to the supporting Information Guides attached at the top of this advertisement for guidance and tips on completing your application.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.

For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.

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/TCH1028132

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 16 March 2026.