Corrective Services
Salary: CLAST, $88,178 - $127,737 p.a plus 12% superannuation (YOUTH)
Position number: Pool Ref 232283
Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Location: Banksia Hill Detention Centre
Closing date: 2026-03-30 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
Attachments: - Applicant Information Pack.pdf
* Job Description Form - Classroom Teacher .pdf
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This recruitment pool will run for a period of twelve (12) months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts and permanent opportunities.
About Justice
When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.
About The Role
Banksia Hill and Unit 18 Youth Detention Centres are seeking dynamic and enthusiastic classroom teachers who have a passion for teaching young people at educational risk in a youth custodial setting.
Teaching in a youth custodial setting is a unique experience that provides teachers in Perth with an opportunity to work with children and young people from across Western Australia. The teaching experience is challenging and rewarding and provides teachers with opportunities to develop skills in trauma informed education. Young people in the school present with highly complex needs and challenging behaviour and many of the young people have learning disabilities and difficulties. Classroom teachers are therefore required to differentiate learning experiences to ensure all young people engage and participate in learning.
The school is committed to teaching literacy and numeracy using an instructional model underpinned by Explicit Direct Instruction. We apply the principles of the Science of Reading and the Science of Learning in our pedagogical approach. We are committed to professional growth and support classroom teachers by providing instructional coaching.
The role requires classroom teachers to be dynamic and flexible in their delivery of education. Classrooms are multi-age and multi-ability, inclusive and safe. There is a high turnover of students within classrooms. Teaching needs to be responsive to this to ensure every student matters, and every moment counts.
The school's primary goal is to close the educational gap for young people in custody by providing them with the skills needed to engage in further education, training or employment in the community. Classroom teachers are required to complete lesson plans and school reports, write curriculum, manage resources, participate in validation, and contribute to a collegial environment.
The school is looking to employ classroom teachers who are capable of teaching across the curriculum with limited technological resources, and who are committed to evidence-based practice with an understanding or interest in the Science of Reading.
Teachers who are resilient and flexible, who can manage challenging behaviours using a trauma informed approach are ideal candidates. A passion for teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people is essential as many young people in the school are Indigenous. Teachers who enjoy working in a team environment and can collaborate and lead are strongly encouraged to apply.
Eligibility
To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.
In accordance with the National Child Safety Principles, people who work directly with children and young people, you must have a current Working with Children Check or be able to successfully apply for one to be eligible for appointment to this position.
Successful Applicants Must Have Provisional Or Full Registration With The Teachers Registration Board Of Western Australia To Be Considered For An Appointment And Either Possess a
Current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40122, or its equivalent.
OR
Secondary Teaching Qualification And One Of The Following Credentials
* TAESS00011 Assessor Skill Set, or
* TAESS00019 Assessor Skill Set or its successor, or
* TAESS00024 VET Delivered to School Students Teacher Enhancement Skill Set or its successor.
OR
Current Enterprise Trainer Skills Set or be willing to complete these qualifications in the first six (6) months of employment.
Benefits And Opportunities
* Career pathway opportunities.
* Learning and development opportunity programs.
* Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.
* Lunch provided daily.
* Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.
Application process
How To Apply
Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
We Require You To Submit
* A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
* Contact details of two (2) recent work related referees, with one (1) of them being your current Line Manager where possible.
* A copy of your Teaching Qualification(s) as listed in the above Eligibility section.
* A statement of no more than two (2) pages addressing the following Essentials listed under the Work Related Requirements on the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims.
* Ability to teach young people
* Organisational skills
* Communication and interpersonal skills
All remaining Work Related Requirements listed on the JDF will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Pool Recruitment
This pool will be open for a period of twelve (12) months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.
The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.
For Further Job Related Information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Sandra Dusz, Principal Youth Education on (08) 9333 2299 for a confidential discussion.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the 'For Further Job Related Information' section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or (08) 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion.
Submitting your application
Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the "Apply for Job" button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com on 1300 733 056 for assistance.
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