Head of Learning Area - Design and Technologies
Branch:
Ballajura Community College
Division:
Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region
Salary:
Level 3, $137,428 - $150,385 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
Work Type:
Permanent - Full Time
FTE:
1.0
Location:
Ballajura
Closing Date:
2025-08-13 4:30 PM
Attachments:
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2025
Ballajura Community College (CC) is one of the largest providers of the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) courses in the North East Metropolitan Region. Our College provides a high quality educational experience for all students and has remained committed to providing a range of flexible programs catering for all student interests, needs and abilities.
Our College's flexibility in curriculum provision, our vibrant engaging environment, and our focus on learning and teaching, provides our students with the opportunity to achieve excellent educational outcomes and the skills to move into further education and training or directly into the workplace.
Find out more about our school by visiting bcc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Are you a highly motivated and innovative leader committed to building a culture of excellence in teaching and learning?
Ballajura CC is seeking a passionate, enthusiastic and empowered individual to join our leadership team, Head of Department (HOD) - Technologies.
The successful applicant will ideally have excellent interpersonal skills and be capable of creating high quality, effective teaching and learning experiences for students across the Technologies curriculum. You would be responsible for developing and leading an effective team of teachers focused on providing high quality teaching and learning. You should provide curriculum leadership and coordinate the planning, teaching, learning and monitoring of students to ensure a wide range of teaching and learning strategies. Ensuring the use of appropriate learning technologies are appropriately employed within the team to meet the individual learning needs of students may also be part of the role. The HOD of Technologies position suits a vibrant person who ideally always tries to excel and is able to motivate the learning area team to achieve great outcomes. The desire to invest in developing positive working relationships with students, parents and colleagues is a key focus for Ballajura CC staff.
The HOD of Technologies may have responsibility for the leadership and management of programs and courses across Years 7-12. The successful applicant should have a high level of expertise in one or both Technologies Curriculum Areas, Design and Technologies and Digital Technologies and display a willingness to contribute to the development of subject expertise within the team. The successful applicant should have a detailed knowledge of the Australian and Western Australian Curriculum for Technologies, keeping abreast of the latest developments in the Technologies Learning Area.
Your leadership skills will be used to ensure an effective team approach to enhancing the social, emotional and behavioural development of students through contemporary, strategic and targeted intervention. As the HOD of Technologies, you will ideally actively engage in the development of a positive school culture and procedures to support the ethos of Ballajura CC.
In collaboration with the principal and members of the Executive team, the HOD of Technologies provides educational leadership in the College and the community by developing and promoting the College vision, and encouraging staff, volunteers from the community and others to share ownership of the College's vision and goals. Using effective change strategies, the successful applicant will lead the College community to accept and develop opportunities for improved service in the area of Technologies.
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 .
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 Barry Smith, Deputy Principal on (08) 9262 7777 or by emailing barry.smith@education.wa.edu.au
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
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.
* 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).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
* A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
* A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
o Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
o High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
o Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students, (e.g., Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs).
o Demonstrated capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA986323
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 Wednesday, 13 August 2025.