Branch: Harrisdale Senior High School
Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
Salary: Level 3, $39.78 - $41.37 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2025)
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Location: Harrisdale
Closing Date: 2026-06-29 4:30 PM
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026
Harrisdale Senior High School (SHS) offers a wonderful opportunity for local students to access a high-quality secondary education close to home.
Harrisdale is a rapidly growing suburb located approximately 28 kilometres south of the Perth CBD. The school is located on Laverton Crescent, adjacent to the City of Armadale's new playing fields and sports pavilion and Harrisdale Primary School.
The school is committed to the intellectual, creative and social development of our students by the provision of stimulating and relevant programs and orderly teaching and classroom practices. Pastoral care and academic achievement are very strong. Community support and parental involvement are cornerstones of our culture.
Harrisdale SHS has a strong, positive culture and as a valued member of our staff you will have a key role in ensuring our school values of Care, Respect and Excellence are reflected and underpin all actions.
Find out more about our school by visiting harrisdaleshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Harrisdale SHS is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Education Assistant – English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EA-EAL/D) to join their team of dedicated staff to support the French program.
We are ideally seeking an enthusiastic and reliable EA-EAL/D to support the French language program. The successful applicant will ideally have strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents. A collaborative approach, a willingness to share knowledge, and a readiness to support a team-oriented learning environment are important. EA’s with in-country and ATAR experience are encouraged to apply.
The role requires individuals who ideally show initiative in adapting tasks to support diverse student learning needs, who reflect on their practice, and who are open to feedback to support their professional growth. You will work closely with the French teachers, providing practical support and contributing to student progress through classroom collaboration.
Key responsibilities include supporting the teacher in delivering planned learning programs, including the use of computers and other technologies; assisting with individual or small group activities under teacher direction; preparing, maintaining, and safely storing classroom resources and equipment; supervising students during out-of-class activities and excursions; and helping to ensure the general care and wellbeing of students.
Applicants who are passionate about student engagement, committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment, and either experienced in a mainstream school setting or willing to learn and take direction are encouraged to apply.
The successful applicant will ideally have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with staff across the whole school to create and maintain a supportive, inclusive education program to meet the specific needs of the students. They should be organised and able to use initiative to assist the teacher with the general care and well-being of students and maintenance of the learning environment.
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 Erin Parry, Associate Principal on (08) 9397 8000 or emailing
[email protected].
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; 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
Your application should include:
A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
A statement up to four (4) pages addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
Demonstrated effective oral communication skills and, where appropriate, written communication skills in a school community language other than English.
Demonstrated ability to effectively assist teachers in implementing culturally and linguistically inclusive educational programs.
Demonstrated effective organisational skills that assist in the delivery of effective education programs to students.
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.
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/SS1055780
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, 29 June 2026
