St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School - PORT HEDLAND
School Principal : Mrs Mandy Sheen School Address : PO Box 700 Port Hedland WA 6721 Phone Number : 9174 7000 Fax Number : Email Address :. Web Site : www.stcecilia.wa.edu.au.
Type : Full-Time Term : Ongoing
Position Details
St Cecilia’s is seeking two enthusiastic Education Assistants to join our team in 2026. A mix of roles is available for both Special Needs and Classroom Education Assistants. The successful applicants must be suitably qualified, or working towards, and must be passionate about supporting and improving students’ learning and development.
Founded by the Presentation Sisters of Northampton in 1942, St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School is a single stream, co-educational Catholic School situated in Port Hedland, overlooking the beautiful Indian Ocean. St Cecilia's boasts a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a strong school community which strives to provide a secure environment for the spiritual, moral, social, emotional and intellectual development of each student.
The successful applicant will live out their faith in their daily lives, be positive and bring their own energy and passion to an already dynamic staff.
Port Hedland enjoys well-established education, entertainment, shopping, sporting and medical facilities for both adults and children. Our beaches and mangroves are home to an abundance of fish and other wildlife, and we are within driving distance to the spectacular Broome, Karratha and Karijini National Park.
Selection Criteria
A clear commitment to be supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education. Possess the skills and personal qualities necessary to build trusting and authentic relationships with other staff, all students and their parents, and the wider community. Have a minimum Cert III in Children’s Services or Teacher Assistant qualification, or equivalent for classroom positions, or working towards Have a minimum Cert IV in School Based Education Support, or equivalent for Special Needs positions, or working towards Be an enthusiastic and highly capable teacher able to show initiative, and work cooperatively and collaboratively as part of a team. Assist with and support the development of teaching programs, including working with small groups and/or individual students Have sound Literacy, Numeracy and IT skills and the confidence to integrate technology effectively to enhance learning. Possess strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, showing initiative to work independently. Excellent behaviour management skills based on restorative and supportive practices.
Qualifications Required
Have a minimum Cert III in Children’s Services or Teacher Assistant qualification, or equivalent for classroom positions, or working towards Have a minimum Cert IV in School Based Education Support, or equivalent for Special Needs positions, or working towards Accreditation to Work in a Catholic School (or be working towards/be willing to work towards)
Application Details
Applicants are to submit a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria, curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, a copy of professional qualifications, and the names and contact details for at least three referees, one of whom must be a current employer (where possible). Only written applications that fulfil all requirements will be considered.
Please send your applications to the Principal,
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the school (08 9174 7000) and speak with the Principal or Assistant Principal to discuss what the roles would entail, along with life in Port Hedland.
All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.
In applying for this position you will be providing personal information to the School. This information will be used in order to assess your application for employment.
A current National Police History Check as issued by the Department of Education Western Australia must also be included. The appropriate Criminal History Record Check form is available from the Department of Education website.
On appointment successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check. Application forms are available at certain Australia Post Outlets throughout the State. A list of participating Australia Post outlets can be found on the Australia Post website. An application for a WWC must be made in person.
Listed : 17th March, 2026 Applications Close : 31st March, 2026 Vacancy Number : 33502