Head of Learning Area - Arts and Technologies

Overview

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026.

With a rental crisis and rising cost of living, moving to the country has never been more attractive, with guaranteed highly-subsidised homes available and substantial cash benefits to complement the lifestyle of Kalgoorlie, we look forward to your application for the Head of Learning Area – Arts and Technologies position.

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School (KBCHS) was opened in 2006 and proudly offers secondary courses from Year 7 to 10. The school prides itself on an enrolment of over 850 students from a diverse range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, who all contribute to a vibrant and collaborative school culture.

The school's committed student services team ensure excellent pastoral care and monitoring of students, with a dedicated year coordinator and student support officer working closely with each year group. Dynamic teaching staff offer engaging delivery of both main curriculum areas and a diverse range of subjects and programs catering for students with a variety of interests and needs.

Find out more about our school by visiting the URL : kalgoorlie-boulderchs.wa.edu.au

To learn more about Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School and our community, please watch the video below :

The Role

As a key member of the administrative team, you would work closely with the Principal to provide educational leadership both within the school and the broader community. Your primary focus will be on developing and promoting the school's vision, encouraging active participation from school staff, community volunteers, and other stakeholders, all within the context of the Arts, and Design and Technology learning areas.

In your capacity as a curriculum leader, you should play a crucial role in providing professional guidance to Arts, and Design and Technology teachers, ensuring that they stay informed on relevant curriculum issues within your designated area. You should be instrumental in facilitating teaching and learning outcomes, employing effective performance management strategies, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement among the school's academic community.

A key aspect of your role may involve implementing change management strategies to lead the school community in accepting and developing opportunities for improved service within your specified subject area. Your contributions should extend to the collaborative development of the school plan, involving participative decision-making, policy development, and the establishment of necessary systems.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy :

• Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 a year
• Attraction and Retention Initiative of $4 000 a year
• District allowance of $2 354 a year
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• Free relocation
• Annual travel allowance
• Travel concession

Teachers and school administrators employed at Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $4 000 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.

The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.

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 Kirstin Lahaye, Deputy Principal on (08) 9092 0300 or emailing kirstin.lahaye@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 :

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 :

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 / SA988842

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 Friday, 14 November 2025

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