Secondary Education Assistants (2 positions)

Hill Side Christian College is an evangelical Christian school in Forrestfield with around 460 students, from 4-year-old Kindergarten through to Year 12.

About Us

Hill Side Christian College is a ministry of Hill Side Church, offering a caring, friendly and peaceful Christian environment where young people can grow and thrive. We believe strong partnerships between the Church, staff, students and parents create the right conditions for learning and development.

Our staff share our Christian faith, values and goals, and are committed to helping every student reach their potential.

Learn more about College life and our Christian ethos at www.hillside.wa.edu.au.

About the Positions

We/'re seeking two Secondary Education Assistants to join our Christian learning community. Both roles work under the direction of the classroom teacher, involve daily contact with students, and support each student/'s educational, social and personal development — including students with additional learning, behavioural or physical needs.

- Position 1 — Secondary Education Assistant: Food Technology and Art (full-time)
- Position 2 — Secondary Education Assistant: Outdoor Education (fixed-term, 0.6 FTE)

Because both roles involve daily, direct contact with students, successful applicants must meet the faith requirements outlined below and be genuine role models of our Christian values.

Position 1 — Secondary Education Assistant: Food Technology and Art

Full-time

This role centres on supporting students in Food Technology (including food preparation) and Art, alongside individual and small-group support for students — including those with additional learning, behavioural or physical needs — under the direction of the classroom teacher.

Salary follows the College/'s Administration Pay Scale, above the Award rate, with the level offered reflecting experience and the complexity of support required.

Responsibilities

- Support teachers in delivering practical Food Technology and Art lessons, including food preparation and classroom/workshop setup
- Provide individual and small-group support, including implementing individual education, behaviour or health care plans as directed
- Help students engage with the curriculum across practical and core learning areas
- Supervise students during lessons, transitions, breaks, excursions and incursions
- Provide personal care, mobility, communication or sensory support to students with additional needs as required
- Prepare and maintain classroom/workshop materials and learning spaces, and assist with related administrative tasks
- Monitor and record student progress and behaviour, and support positive behaviour strategies
- Model and uphold the College/'s Christian values, and contribute to staff meetings, professional learning and College events
- Undertake other reasonable tasks as requested by the classroom teacher or Principals

Selection Criteria

Essential

- Certificate III in Education Support, Disability Support or a related field (must hold, or be willing and able to obtain)
- A Pastor/'s reference and evidence of Protestant, evangelical faith alignment. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a personal faith in Jesus Christ as God and Saviour, and be an active member of an evangelical Christian church

Desirable

- Previous experience as an Education Assistant
- Certificate IV in Education Support, Disability Support or a related field
- A current Senior First Aid Certificate
- Training in manual handling, positive behaviour support, or specific therapeutic approaches (e.g. Auslan, AAC, autism-specific strategies)

You/'ll also be able to demonstrate:





- Strong interpersonal skills that build effective relationships with students, staff and families
- The ability to work collaboratively and take direction, while working independently when required
- The ability to support students with additional learning, behavioural or physical needs
- Sound judgement, including knowing when to refer and consult with your line manager
- The ability to maintain confidentiality in matters relating to student welfare
- Experience supporting students with disability, additional needs, or English as an additional language

Position 2 — Secondary Education Assistant: Outdoor Education

Fixed-term, 0.6 FTE

Work schedule: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday

We/'re looking for a Secondary Education Assistant with a genuine interest in, and practical competence within, Outdoor Education. Working closely with the Outdoor Education teacher, you/'ll help prepare, administer and deliver weekly excursions, outdoor learning activities and camps, as well as provide classroom-based support within the Secondary School.

Subject to a successful probationary period, we anticipate offering a further one-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of conversion to ongoing status. Salary follows the College/'s Education Assistants Pay Scale (MA00076), above the Award rate, and is negotiable according to qualifications and experience.

Additional paid leave applies during school vacation periods, along with an overnight camp allowance.

Responsibilities

Outdoor Education — Core

- Attend and assist with weekly Outdoor Education excursions
- Prepare, check and transport equipment for weekly excursions
- Attend and actively assist with Outdoor Education camps throughout the year
- Support hiking, canoeing, water-based and other outdoor expedition activities, where applicable
- Book accommodation, transport and other services for camps and excursions
- Liaise with external providers as required
- Order camp provisions and materials for classroom and outdoor activities
- Maintain Outdoor Education equipment, ensuring safe and appropriate storage
- Keep the Outdoor Education storeroom organised and functional
- Complete administrative tasks, including purchase orders, bookings and expense reports
- Help maintain safe, well-organised and purposeful outdoor learning environments
- Model resilience, teamwork, responsibility and servant leadership to students

Confidence and competence in practical outdoor environments are essential. Experience in hiking, canoeing, outdoor logistics, camp organisation or similar contexts will be highly regarded.

Secondary Classroom Support

- Support teaching staff in delivering curriculum across practical and core learning areas
- Assist students in individual and small-group learning contexts
- Support student engagement, learning and wellbeing
- Contribute positively to a collaborative Secondary School team

Selection Criteria

Essential

- A Pastor/'s reference and evidence of Protestant, evangelical faith alignment. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a personal faith in Jesus Christ as God and Saviour, and be an active member of an evangelical Christian church.

You must hold, or be willing and able to obtain:

- Certificate III in Education Support, Disability Support or a related field




- A Light Rigid or Medium Rigid driver/'s licence
- A current First Aid qualification
- A Community Surf Rescue Certificate
- A current Working with Children Check
- A current National Police Clearance

Faith Requirements

Applicants for both roles should be able to demonstrate a personal faith in Jesus Christ as God and Saviour, and active membership in an evangelical Christian church. We/'re looking for proven performers who work well within a team and who genuinely desire to serve within a Christian educational setting.

Education Assistants are expected to support teaching and learning from a Christian worldview.

Eligibility & Compliance

Before commencing, successful applicants will need to:

- Hold or obtain a current Working with Children Check
- Hold or obtain a satisfactory National Police Clearance
- Sign the College/'s Code of Conduct (including its Statement of Faith) and the Employment Contract
- Provide an original Birth Certificate, Passport, Visa Grant or VEVO document demonstrating Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or unrestricted rights to work in Australia
- Provide copies of relevant qualifications and certificates
- Provide a pastoral reference from a Protestant minister/elder, from a church that subscribes to the Nicene Creed and a traditional Christian worldview
- Provide photographic identification and any other compliance documentation requested by the College

How to Apply

Please state clearly which position — or both — you are applying for, and include:

1. A cover letter addressing the requirements for the relevant position(s)

Cover letter for Education Assistant: Food Technology and Art (max. 3 pages)

Please outline your suitability for this role within the Secondary School, with particular reference to:

- Food Technology and Art
- English and Mathematics

Cover letter for Education Assistant: Outdoor Education (max. 2 pages)

Please outline:

- Your experience in Outdoor Education, camps, hiking, canoeing or similar practical outdoor contexts
- Your experience with camp administration, logistics, equipment preparation or activity organisation
- Your ability to support student learning within a Secondary classroom setting
- Your educational philosophy and how you would contribute within the Christian framework of Hill Side Christian College

1. A brief statement of your Christian faith, plus contact details for a Pastor/Elder who can provide a verbal reference (written references also welcome)
2. A detailed CV covering contact details, full work history, training and qualifications, church membership and skilled referees
3. One document demonstrating Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or unrestricted rights to work in Australia (e.g. Australian Birth Certificate, Passport or Visa Grant)

Email your application to: ***@hillside.wa.edu.au

You/'ll receive an email confirming receipt of your application. Interviews and referee checks are an integral part of the selection process, and the College may contact referees beyond those you provide to confirm details and suitability.

Hill Side Christian College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. The College reserves the right to fill either position at its discretion and timing, or to withdraw a position if required.

Positions will be filled only when a suitably qualified applicant is secured; applications are assessed as they are received.

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📌 Secondary Education Assistant: Food Tech, Art & Outdoor Ed (Perth)
🏢 HillSide Christian College
📍 Perth