Woodvale Secondary College (WSC) is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Careers and Vocational Education and Training (VET) Coordinator.

The Careers and VET Coordinator will provide educational leadership in the delivery and development of VET and work placement programs within the College and wider community. The successful applicant will lead a highly committed and dedicated team supporting students in their senior schooling journey and subsequent post school transition to employment, training, or further education. They will have oversight of student records and effective management of school information systems within the area.

Along with leading a small team comprising Business, IT and Careers teachers, they will also be responsible for leading the Careers program across Years 7-12. There is a teaching load.

Strong organisational skills and extensive knowledge of career pathways, WACE requirements; in particular VET pathways and current industry requirements is vital for this role. An understanding of the local community context is an advantage. The successful applicant will be responsible oversight of VET and Endorsed course enrolments, resulting, compliance and meeting of deadlines with SCSA, RTOs and school wide processes. In addition, the successful applicant will provide leadership and support the performance of teachers in relation to VET programs.

The ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a whole school setting and working as part of an executive and senior leadership team, are essential requirements of the role. The successful applicant will use effective change management strategies to lead the College community to continually reflect on practices and data, and to develop opportunities for improvement and engagement. They will have exemplary interpersonal skills and sound knowledge of how to support the College’s Independent Public-School structure.

Woodvale SC is at the forefront of the use of technology in public schools. The successful applicant will have well developed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills and the capacity to work collegially in a very busy team environment.

The College’s goal is to strive for excellence based on reflective use of student data, strong community links and a whole College focus on teaching and learning. Our College vision and values are reflected in our commitment to working together with our College community to provide an innovative and caring learning environment where each student is given the opportunity to develop academic rigour and to achieve personal excellence.

Woodvale SC is located some 20 kilometres north of the city of Perth and has approximately 1400 students from Years 7 to 12. The College enjoys the expertise of highly trained staff and the stability of small staff turnover. In recent years the College has provided many nominations for the WA Education Awards.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment.This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:

Capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings;

High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes;

Professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students (e.g. Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs).

Capacity to manage physical and financial resources.

Applications will be assessed against the work related requirements of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further information about Woodvale Secondary College can be found by visiting

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available

For further job related information:

Please contact Lea Fairfoul-Hutcheon, Principal, by telephoning 6207 2400 or emailing

Application Instructions

All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.

Your application should include:

A four (4) page statement addressing the Work-Related Requirements in context of the role and business needs of the branch

A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position

The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.

You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.

Eligibility and training requirements

Employees will be required to:

provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.

hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia.

obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment.

obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check

complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement.

complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.

complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.

COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS

Applicants are advised of the recently announced mandatory vaccination policy for various occupations and workforces in WA. Employees working in, or attending school sites are required to be vaccinated in accordance with the policy. More information can be found at

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

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Tuesday, 8 March 2022.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.