At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire students through creative Design and Technology lessons in a supportive environment.
- Company: Join Australind Senior High School, the largest Independent Public School in the Southwest.
- Benefits: Enjoy 12 weeks of vacation, superannuation contributions, and free relocation support.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and a chance to be part of an inclusive community.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' futures while working in a dynamic and engaging setting.
- Qualifications: Must hold eligible teacher qualifications and have experience in Australian Curriculum planning.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027. 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.
The School Australind Senior High School (SHS) is located north of Bunbury with easy access to the wider Southwest region of Western Australia. We are the largest Independent Public School in the region and one of the most successful, with a strong history of outstanding success for our students in both Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways.
The Role: Australind SHS is seeking a creative and proactive Design and Technology teacher to join their friendly team. To be successful in this role you should be able to engage students in a range of contexts within the Technologies Learning Area based on your knowledge, experience and skills. You will ideally have a strong understanding of the requirements across the Technologies Learning Area to ensure our students can reach their full potential, safely, in all aspects of the Technology process.
You will have the opportunity to deliver highly engaging programs that are relevant to our students' needs in consultation with the rest of the Technologies team. Knowledge of, and experience in, Australian Curriculum planning, delivery and assessment as well as familiarity with the requirements of Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) courses of study are required.
Australind SHS also delivers a range of courses as part of its Registered Training Organisation (RTO) scope of offerings, most notably Certificate II in Engineering Pathways (MEM24133). A current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) is desirable for this position.
The successful applicant will ideally self-reflect and assess the effectiveness of their teaching practice, promote an environment of active and positive learning, and provide educational opportunities and activities which enable students to achieve their highest potential. The ideal applicant will have knowledge and experience in providing an engaging, student-centred curriculum encouraging students to be their best. Providing a safe, efficient and effective learning environment is a key priority for this position. This is a great opportunity to be at the forefront of curriculum delivery in this exciting area.
Professional Benefits:
- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)
- Free relocation
Mobility appointments for permanent metropolitan and south west teachers: Eligible permanent teachers who hold a substantive teaching position in a North or South Education Region school, or a South West Education Region school may elect to undertake this role as a 3-year mobility appointment, with a right of return to their substantive position. At the cessation of the 3-year mobility appointment, teachers can elect to return to their substantive role, or transfer permanently into this school.
Equity and Diversity: We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community.
Eligibility: 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.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 20 November 2026.
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