This is a 4 month fixed term, full-time position commencing as soon as possible with possible extension (6 months) and/or permanency

Toodyay District High School enjoys strong relationships with the local community. Accomplished staff deliver quality education from Kindergarten to Year 10 using the science of learning as our guiding principle. We prepare students to be lifelong learners by developing intellectual, physical, social and emotional capabilities.

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The Role

As the Education Assistant – Auslan, you will interpret all that is said in and outside the classroom setting and assist communicative needs of Deaf or Hard of Hearing students using Australian Sign (Auslan). You will also need to orally interpret when a Deaf or Hard of Hearing student uses sign language to address the class, when working in a small group, when communicating with another individual student, or teacher. Ahead of lessons, you will ideally pre-read appropriate notes such as lesson notes.

In addition to these duties listed above, and Education Assistant (Auslan) may be required to undertake the generic duties of an Education Assistant where the Deaf of Hard of Hearing student is absent.

The Education Assistant – Auslan should ideally have experience in assisting with the communicative needs of Deaf or Hard of Hearing students using Australian Sign Language (AUSLAN). Strong teamwork skills are highly desirable.

Suitably qualified Auslan interpreters (with WWC check)



may apply and will be considered for the role. For more information, please read the Education Assistant (Auslan) job description.

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 Sharon Anderson, Principal on or emailing .

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 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).

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 4 September 2026

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📌 Education Assistant - Auslan (Fitzroy Crossing)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Fitzroy Crossing