Head of Learning Area - Home Economics

Head of Learning Area - Home Economics

Branch: Carine Senior High School

Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 3, $141,551 - $154,896 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Location: Carine

Closing Date: 2026-06-04 4:30 PM

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Are you a passionate Home Economics leader ready to shape the future of food, textiles, and family and community education at one of Western Australia’s (WA) leading public schools?

Carine Senior High School (SHS) is a large, co-educational secondary school renowned for its strong academic achievement and exceptional pastoral care. We pride ourselves on being an Independent Public School, as evidenced by winning the WA Secondary School of the Year in 2017. With a high student retention rate, experienced staff, and an active School Council, Carine SHS represents the very best in government education.

Why Carine SHS?

• Academic Excellence: A Department of Education Gifted and Talented Secondary Selective Entrance school, catering to academically talented students alongside our local cohort.
• Award-Winning School: WA Secondary School of the Year in 2017, and a proud Independent Public School.
• Supportive Environment: Staff wellbeing is built into our business plan, with strong professional learning structures and a collaborative leadership team.
• Strong Community: High student retention, experienced staff, an active School Council, and excellent academic and pastoral care.
• Quality Facilities: Well-resourced Home Economics facilities including dedicated kitchens and textiles spaces, supported by experienced Home Economics assistants.

Find out more about our school by visiting carinehs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

Carine Senior High School (SHS) is seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Head of Learning Area (HOLA) – Home Economics to lead our Home Economics department from Term 1, 2027.

The department delivers a vibrant suite of food, textiles, and student, family and community courses across Years 7 to 12, supported by purpose-built kitchens, textiles spaces, and a team of dedicated teaching staff and Home Economics assistants.

In collaboration with the Principal and members of the administrative team, the HOLA provides educational leadership across the school and the wider community by developing and promoting the school vision and contributing to a positive, inclusive school culture.

Some of your key responsibilities may include:

• Providing active educational leadership in the ongoing development and implementation of a positive, caring and high-performing learning environment across the Home Economics learning area and the broader school.
• Line managing and supporting the team of Home Economics teachers and Home Economics Assistants. This would include managing performance development, classroom support, professional learning, and timetabling considerations within the learning area.
• Oversee the design, delivery and review of lower school electives and senior secondary General courses across food, textiles, and child, family and community streams, ensuring alignment with the Western Australian Curriculum and School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) syllabus requirements.
• Managing the Home Economics budget, consult on the selection of resources and equipment, and contribute to the school’s accountability and asset management processes — including kitchen and textiles equipment, consumables and ingredient procurement.
• Ensuring food handling, hygiene, and workplace safety standards are upheld across all practical learning environments.
• Building strong relationships with parents, local industry, and community organisations to enrich the Home Economics program and create authentic learning opportunities for students.

Our Home Economics Program

We offer a broad range of cooking, fashion and sewing electives in lower school. These continue into upper school with the addition of Children, Family and Community courses, providing students with relevant, practical pathways for life and work beyond school.

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?

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 James Lorimer, Associate Principal on 0438 850 330 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.
• hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
• 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.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.

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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated 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.
  • Demonstrated 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).
  • Demonstrated capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources

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/SA1043589

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 Thursday, 4 June 2026