We are seeking to establish a pool of Workplace Learning and Vocational Education and Training (VET) Support Officers for permanent and fixed‐term, full‐time and part‐time vacancies that may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
With an Index of Community Socio‐Educational Advantage (ICSEA) of 1002, we have around 56 % of students coming from a language background other than English (LBOTE) and over 60 different nationalities represented at the school. The school's diversity and respect for difference is a feature that enables our students to become positive, resilient, and confident about their futures. An Intensive English Centre supports the development of language skills for students new to Australia.
The school learning environment is extremely positive with a strong focus on student wellbeing and the development of social‐emotional learning through the Homeroom programme and a strong Good Standing Policy. Approved Specialist Programs in Soccer and Environment & Life Sciences (EaLS) support a wide range of General, VET and Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) pathways. With over 50 years of history, Lynwood is complex, diverse and much loved by the school community and staff. The passion and commitment of students, staff and community members working together in a spirit of absolute positivity about what our students can achieve is a significant hallmark of this wonderful school.
Lynwood SHS offers a comprehensive curriculum complemented by a range of specialist programs, including a well‐established VET Program. The school's dedicated Futures Centre, led by the VET Coordinator and Career Practitioner, provides students with personalised career guidance, pathway planning, workplace learning opportunities and connections to further education, training and employment. Through these services, students are supported to make informed decisions about their future and successfully transition beyond school.
The Role
We are seeking enthusiastic, organised and proactive Workplace Learning and VET Support Officers to join our Futures Centre team.
In this rewarding role, you will coordinate and maintain the school's Workplace Learning programme, supporting senior school students to engage in meaningful workplace experiences through both single‐day and block placements. Working closely with the VET Coordinator and Career Practitioner, you will play a key role in helping students develop valuable industry skills and pathways to further education, training and employment.
Key responsibilities may include:
* coordinating workplace learning placements, maintaining accurate student and employer records, monitoring participation and attendance and managing workplace learning documentation, including logbooks and skills journals;
* analysing enrolment and completion data, preparing reports and supporting the ongoing administration of VET and workplace learning programmes;
* building and maintaining strong partnerships with employers and industry representatives, conducting workplace visits, undertaking site compliance checks, liaising with students and parents/carers and assisting with the selection, induction and support of students, workplace supervisors and assessors;
* contributing to the continuous improvement of workplace learning opportunities by fostering industry networks and identifying new placement opportunities that enhance student outcomes;
* providing administrative and operational support to the VET Coordinator and contributing to Futures Centre initiatives, including career development activities, industry engagement opportunities and whole‐school events such as Careers Week;
* assisting with event planning and coordination, liaising with external providers and employers and supporting activities that promote career exploration and post‐school pathways for students.
Suitable applicants will ideally have experience using a range of school information and database management systems, including Reporting to Parents. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is important, as the role requires the maintenance of comprehensive student, employer and programme records. The ability to effectively manage data, ensure records remain current and compliant and maintain the integrity of information across multiple systems will be important to success in this position.
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;
* 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.
Selection Criteria
* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of workplace learning outcomes and contexts with the ability to induct employers, staff and students on workplace learning procedures;
* Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, evaluating and reporting on suitable programs for students in acquiring work skills and/or accessing recreational activities;
* Demonstrated well‐developed keyboarding and computer skills, including a working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and word processing;
* Demonstrated sound written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, students, employers and parents;
* Demonstrated initiative and sound organisational skills, including the ability to plan and coordinate activities.
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 Islander peoples, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Robyn Cleaver, Deputy Principal, on (08) 9354 0600 or emailing .
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1037262. Applications close: 4:30 pm (AWST) Monday 29 June 2026. The Department applies a four‐day breach period to this selection process.
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