Teacher - Career Practitioner
Gilmore College · Orelia, WA
Please note as of Tuesday the 21st of April, there was an amendment to The Role section of this advertisment, regarding training and qualifications that are specific for this role.
The closing date for this advertisement has also been extended.
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
Gilmore College is a progressive and inclusive Years 7 to 12 secondary school where we hold high aspirations for every student and believes that through meaningful connections and quality teaching and learning, all students can realise their full potential. We provide a supportive and well-rounded education that equips young people with the knowledge, skills and resilience to adapt, contribute and flourish in an ever-changing world.
Our college community is guided by our SOAR values - Supportive, Aspirational, Organised and Resilient which shape our culture and guide our behaviour.
At Gilmore College, we are committed to developing both students and our staff. Our educators are supported to grow professionally through evidence-based, high-impact teaching practices, targeted professional learning, instructional coaching and clear pathways to leadership, ensuring a thriving learning environment for all.
Find out more about our school by visiting gilmorecollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
We are seeking to appoint a Career Practitioner, a specialist teacher who will support the career development of students. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers with an interest in student career pathways. Our Career Practitioner will work with the school leadership team to embed career development and career related exposure activities into curricular and co-curricular programs.
Career Practitioners will ideally be innovators and have the ability to work collaboratively across a school. They will ideally implement programs and provide resources to embed career development across learning areas. We are looking for 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 desirable attributes for the role. Teachers in this specialist role will ideally also need to be competent in the interpretation and analysis of system and school-based data.
To be competitive for this role, a high level of knowledge about the diversity of career pathways, with an understanding of school contexts in relation to local employers, community agencies and training providers is desirable. Career Practitioners are also expected to have strong communication skills and be able to liaise with and share information easily with students, staff, parents, training providers, employers and 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 Kellie Sadler, Associate Principal, on (08) 6595 2700 or emailing kellie.sadler@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Kellie Sadler on 0427 982 71.
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