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Whether you’re in front of a class of kids or providing support from one of our offices, keeping physically and mentally healthy is just as important for our staff as it is for our students.

Our network of specialised staff supports our schools and sites across the state. Whether finance is your area of expertise, communications is your passion or curriculum is your strong point, we have a career to suit you!

If you are interested in teaching or thinking of a career change, find all the information you need to start your journey to teach in WA.

Find out about the wide range of careers available to you in public education. Browse some of the roles in our schools and colleges or focus on a central or regional services role to provide system level support.

You can inspire a passion for learning in children and young people in a range of interesting and diverse educational settings.

As a psychology student completing your placement with us in a regional school, you can access funding to help with placement costs!

Education is open for learning. We have job opportunities across a variety of roles in metropolitan and regional WA.

An inspiring principal who is deeply respected for her compassion and innovative approaches has been named a finalist for the Department’s 2025 Women of Achievement Award.

Find out about our teaching jobs that are in high demand, including specialist areas.

To teach in Western Australia you must have a recognised tertiary teaching degree, or equivalent recognised teaching qualifications.

A passionate educator dedicated to fostering literacy education and inclusion has been named a finalist for the Department of Education’s Women of Achievement Award.

Five outstanding female employees have been recognised for their significant contribution to public education in Western Australia.

Students at Dianella Secondary College Education Support Centre are getting a hands-on learning experience at their new Mini Woolies.

A new STEM room equipped with advanced technology is benefitting students at Broome Senior High School

Perth Modern School student, Chelsea Wu created history recently when she competed at the 2025 World Table Tennis Youth Contender Championships in the Philippines.

Use our 'Find a school' tool to search for your local public school by name or suburb. The tool will provide contact information as well as some brief background information about the school.

After almost three decades away, Cowaramup Primary School Year 5 and 6 students have donned their wet suits and caught some waves in a welcomed return to surfing competition.

We want every child in Western Australia to succeed, whatever their ability, wherever they live, whatever their background.

A cycling enthusiast from the Department of Education, who has been a driving force in helping to raise funds and awareness for youth mental health, recently completed a 700km charity ride from Albany to Perth.

Understand how to get approval for an alternative participation option.

Jaxon Liebeck, a 2016 graduate from Manjimup Senior High School, returned to the classroom where it all began, to share his experience as flight director for Firefly Aerospace's recent commercial lunar landing.

Leeming Senior High School science teacher Jackson Stubberfield is preparing to represent Australia at the World Powerlifting Championship after an impressive win at the national level earlier this year.

A West Australian schoolgirl is the fastest female in Australia in her age group.

A passionate educator, and mother of three, who has embraced the power of yoga, is encouraging students and parents to join community sessions to help improve physical health, wellbeing and focus.

This week, we celebrate both National Volunteer Week and P&C WA Day.

The student community at Harmony Primary School have united to support a classmate battling chronic lung disease by participating in a Breathe Easy Yoga fundraiser.

This World Environment Day, 5 June 2025, students from Woodbridge Primary School are stepping up to raise awareness and drive action on protecting the environment through sustainability projects.

A John Curtin College of the Arts student has signed with a top talent agency from the USA to turn his passion for rugby into a promising career.

A new outdoor play space has been unveiled at Beenyup Primary School, targeting students in early childhood years.

We commit to creating supportive work environments for our staff. Find out how we make sure that our policymakers, leaders, line managers and staff make equity, diversity and inclusion part of every workday.

Four students from Como Secondary College have been selected for the prestigious AFL Next Generation Academy – a major milestone that celebrates multiculturalism, strengthens student engagement and reflects the power of sport in shaping futures.

Find out which awards and agreements cover our various staff groups.

TeamWA claimed 23 medals at the national 2025 WorldSkills National Championships, including seven from public schools.

It was all hands-on deck recently when students at Heathridge Primary School begun planting their new Miyawaki pocket forest.

A Perth Modern School student has been selected to assess his geographical knowledge and skills at an international competition in Bangkok, Thailand this month.

Thirty specialist hockey students from Como Secondary College had an incredible chance to show off their talent and skills on a huge international stage.

The agreement confirms up to $190 million of Commonwealth funding for Kindergarten in Western Australia.

Students from Albany Senior High School visited the Western Australian Space Science Education Centre (WASSEC) last month to learn about the viability of plants in space.

Students at Kent Street Senior High School celebrated NAIDOC Week 2025 with engaging activities.

The low interest loan scheme (LISS) assists non-government schools with capital development projects.

The Working with Children (WWC) Check is a compulsory criminal check for many people who work with children in Western Australia. The WWC Check is often required in addition to the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

An exhibition featuring 61 works from 2024 visual arts graduates is currently on display at the Art Gallery of Western Australia.

The agreement confirms up to $190 million of Commonwealth funding for Kindergarten in Western Australia.

Students from Albany Senior High School visited the Western Australian Space Science Education Centre (WASSEC) last month to learn about the viability of plants in space.

Students at Kent Street Senior High School celebrated NAIDOC Week 2025 with engaging activities.

The future now looks bright for Bunbury’s blue swimmer crabs thanks to the diligent work of local science students.

Term 3 is shaping up to be one filled with fun, recognition and meaningful moments across Western Australian schools.  

Find out about the qualifications you need to become a teacher in WA. Learn about teacher registration, explore different pathways to becoming a teacher and discover areas of teaching that are in high demand.

Lesmurdie Senior High School principal Donna Gardiner is looking for a new maths and PE teacher after hers was offered a contract by AFL heavyweight club Essendon on Tuesday.