This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026

Lesmurdie Senior High School (SHS) has an established reputation where all students are motivated to achieve excellence in their academic, sporting and cultural endeavours. We have a DoE recognised Specialist Enrichment and Acceleration Program in Mathematics and Science (LEAP). Our students are friendly, confident and successful and our teaching and support staff provide a distinctive, comprehensive education with strong academic and vocational pathways assisted by effective pastoral care programs. Lesmurdie SHS is a full Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) school.

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

The Role

Lesmurdie SHS is seeking to appoint a dynamic and passionate Head of Learning Area - Technologies, who is ideally responsive to change and caters to the learning styles of twenty first century students. As Head of Learning Area you are part of our committed Leadership Team and work collaboratively with staff, students and the wider school community to provide educational leadership through developing and promoting the school’s vision and strategic directions. You should be an outstanding educator and be willing to take on significant levels of accountability.

You should display excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to lead and manage a vibrant Technologies team to provide students with the highest quality curriculum delivery and programs. You will ideally be innovative, knowledgeable and possess thorough understandings of instructional and curriculum leadership whilst keeping abreast of the latest developments pertaining to the Technologies Learning Area. You should cultivate a safe and accountable learning environment,



underpinning our core values; Curiosity, Aspiration, Respect and Environment.

Applicants should have an excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Technologies Curriculum and proven ability to teach across Years 7 to 12. They would promote active learning and provide engaging learning activities which facilitate students at all levels achieving their potential.

We are ideally looking for a agile, adaptable and collaborative individual who is committed to working effectively as part of a team. Applicants should be improvement focused, participate in ongoing professional learning opportunities and continually reflect on their own teaching and leadership practice to enhance student engagement and achievement outcomes.

Lesmurdie SHS has an established reputation where all students are motivated to achieve excellence in their academic, sporting and cultural endeavours. Our students are friendly, confident and successful and our teaching and support staff provide a distinctive, comprehensive education with strong academic and vocational pathways assisted by effective pastoral care programs.

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.

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

- 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).

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA1047677

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, 6 August 2026

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📌 Head Of Learning Area - Technologies (Australia)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Australia