Manjimup Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Mainstream Education Assistants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Manjimup PS is one of two public schools located in the town of Manjimup. With a school history of 100 years, its ties with the community are strong with generations of families having attended the school.
Manjimup PS is located 290 kilometres south of Perth and currently caters for 250 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The new school facilities greatly enhance the school’s ability to deliver teaching and learning reflective of modern teaching practises. Important within these are the use of information and communication technologies. The stability of student and staff numbers contributes to the successful implementation of long-term strategies. Staff are experienced, well-qualified and have professional attitudes.
Find out more about our school by visiting manjimup.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants will assist in the delivery of planned education programs that will help in the development of young minds. In this role, Mainstream Education Assistants will collaborate and work in a team environment, possess good written and oral communication skills to enable the implementation of individual or small group programs, as well as the ability to support general health and well-being of students. The successful applicant should be organised and be able to use their initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment
To be suitable for this role you will ideally possess strong people skills and the capacity to relate to staff, students and parents. Suitable applicants should also be highly collaborative and willing to share their skills and expertise.
We seek enthusiastic team members who show initiative in adapting tasks to meet student needs, who continually reflect on their practice and who are open to being observed and receiving feedback to guide their professional growth. You will ideally contribute advice and expertise; collaborating with staff to support and monitor student progress.
Positive and passionate applicants who are willing to work closely with the classroom teacher to help create and maintain a safe and supportive classroom environment along with experience in a mainstream setting or the capacity to learn and take directions, are encouraged to apply.
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 Damian Lloyd, Principal on (08) 9771 9000 or emailing Damian.Lloyd@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:
- 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
- A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated sound oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals.
- Demonstrated sound interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
- Demonstrated sound organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective educational programs to students.
- Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and well-being 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/SS1041276
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close:4:30pm (AWST) on Friday, 15 May 2026