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If you’re starting employment in a public school or Department worksite you must meet eligibility requirements and complete probity checks.

New Zealand teachers can contact us to discuss teaching opportunities in Western Australia.

We provide high-quality education for children and young people throughout Western Australia, helping them reach their full potential.

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

As a teacher in a WA public school, you'll embark on a journey where you'll witness the transformation of young minds and shape the future generation. Joining us in public education is not just a career move, but a life-changing opportunity.

We offer a range of exciting career pathways and opportunities to grow and build education careers.

As one of the biggest employers in WA, we offer a huge range of career opportunities. Whether you are studying to become a teacher, curious about working in a support role at your local school or keen to add your expertise at a system level, we can offer you an amazing career in public education.

There are several different entry points into teaching, including TAFE, bridging courses and post-graduate qualifications.

Find out how you can find casual work as a teacher! Learn how to apply and receive work booking requests using our Casual Staff Seeker. You can also access part-time work opportunities.

We offer a range of graduate careers, on top of opportunities for teachers. Find out more about how you can grow your experience across the organisation in our Graduate Program.

Teaching gives you the opportunity to inspire passion for learning in children and young people and might be the career change you need.

Find information about job roles available in our agricultural colleges and farm schools.

Belridge Secondary College is leading the way in inspiring young students to pursue their sporting careers through its specialist cricket program.

We will listen and respond to your concerns, and work with you to resolve complaints.

As the school year begins, it’s not just students who are preparing to head back, but traffic wardens across WA are ready to don their coats, grab their flags, and return to their posts to ensure the safety of the thousands of school students who walk or ride to school each day. 

The 2024 graduates from Bicton Primary School left their peers with a parting gift that’s a bit different, a new community library.

A determined Perth swimmer is taking on an epic challenge to raise money for sick kids while inspiring her school community.

We have a long and proud history of supporting practicum placements for students who want to become school psychologists.

A student support officer at Margaret River Senior High School has been recognised for her outstanding contributions to public education in Western Australia.

An empowering educator, who has dedicated decades to advocacy and equity in education, has taken out the 2025 Director General’s Women of Achievement Award.

A passionate storyteller and extraordinary leader who is the driving force behind communications initiatives in education has been inducted into the WA Women’s Hall of Fame.

Chaplaincy and student wellbeing services play a key role in supporting schools to provide pastoral care.

Give your child the opportunity to be part of a unique instrumental music program only available in Western Australian public schools.

India Baker, from Woodvale Secondary College, is excited to embark on a journey that will deepen her growing knowledge about Japan, as part of the 2025 Premier’s Anzac Student Tour.

Find out how to apply for a role as a school psychologist in a WA public school, whether you are a new to school psychology or are an experienced psychologist.

Pinjarra Senior High School’s Harper Floyd has been selected to join Shooting Australia’s prestigious Junior Pathways National Squad for pistol shooting.

A dedicated Perth school deputy principal has been raising money for cancer research and prevention through cycling.

One of the benefits of starting your career in public schools is that we support you during the transition from university to work. We will help you to build your teaching skills and confidence.

STEM empowers individuals with the skills to succeed and adapt to this changing world.

Six Gilmore College staff’s daily exercising among nature has helped to raise money for wildlife protection and nature regen.

We promote ethical practice and appropriate standards of conduct and behaviour.

Ensuring every child, including those with special educational needs, has access to a high-quality education.

For the past decade, students from Shenton College have been a driving force in helping to improve the lives of thousands of children in need.

Your child’s mental health is as important as their physical health.

Drama students at John Curtin College of Arts have been learning from the best through a special workshop with a well-known Australian actor.

Two teams of Marmion Primary School students claimed placings in a recent competition to design a sustainable city.

A group of passionate teachers and community members have raised thousands of dollars to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation just by completing a daily workout.

Students at Dalwallinu District High School have stepped up their successful sustainability efforts from 2024.

More than 150 students from 10 different schools attended an event at Southern River College last term to explore future opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Directors of education are responsible for public schooling in their region.

Our events calendar helps our community stay informed about key dates important to public education in Western Australia.

The new Country Week assistance program will make travel and accommodation more affordable for families.

A South West school band has achieved success on the national stage, becoming the first WA band to win both a junior championship and open championship at the same event.

Students and staff from Mount Lawley Senior High School have honoured the memory of ‘Lawley legend’, Arthur Leslie Leggett, with a special tribute following his passing on Sunday April 6.

The Midwest region sprawls across a picturesque coastline and stretches into the stunning outback, showcasing Western Australia's finest landscapes.

Comet Bay College Year 11 student, Charlie Fletcher, was named in the All-Australian team following a sensational campaign at the 2025 Marsh AFL National Development Championships – Under 16 Girls.

Three students from Western Australian College of Agriculture in Morawa were among the few WA public schools that showcased their equestrian skills at the 2025 Equestrian Interschool State Championships.

You and your family can access other services when you require additional support.

Book-loving alien, Dewey Dex, has returned for this year’s Premier’s Reading Challenge.

A Year 12 student from Kalamunda Senior High School won the Out of This World Talent: Mission Patch Design Competition for 2025 - 2026.

We are committed to continuing these languages by teaching them in public schools across the state.

Learn more about our Quality Teaching Strategy and one of the supports under the strategy, Teaching for Impact.

Ashdale Secondary College and West Leeming Primary School science specialist, Chrissy Marcelli, have been recognised in the 2025 Australian Education Awards.

Budding scientists from the state’s Southwest have uncovered a bacterial shell disease impacting blue swimmer crabs in Bunbury Harbour.

Subsidised employee housing is available for eligible teachers in most rural, regional and remote locations.

Six outstanding schools from across the state are celebrating today after being named winners in the WA Education Awards 2024.

For nearly 30 years, Deborah Donation has been a leader in her community. She is passionate about providing opportunities for students at Wananami Remote Community School. 

We offer a range of career events throughout the year, including events for teachers at every stage of your journey.

A celebration of musical talent and creativity filled the Cyril Tyler Auditorium at Perth Modern School as student musicians from across the state came together for the annual Opus concert.

Subsidised employee housing is available for eligible teachers in most rural, regional and remote locations.

We offer a range of career events throughout the year, including events for teachers at every stage of your journey.

Your child will reach several milestones during their schooling and transition to different stages of school life.

Comet Bay College officially reopened its newly rebuilt Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) and English blocks, following a fire that severely damaged parts of the school in June 2023.

Make sure you read and understand the WA Education Awards 2024 terms and conditions.

Dardanup Primary School students donned their filmmaker hats and learnt how to produce, film and edit a short documentary about the town’s history and landmarks. 

Students across Australia are invited to be inspired by space industry professionals during free online excursions being held during National Science Week (9 to 17 August).

Two outstanding public school graduates — one set on joining the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the other who hopes to pursue studies in mathematics — have been named best in the state after taking home Western Australia’s peak education award.

Four public primary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for their commitment to providing students with robust learning opportunities.

From the mind of an outback Queensland dad, Bluey is Joe Brumm’s third child depicting modern Australian parenting in a way we haven’t seen before.

West Australian public schools have been recognised for creating innovative waste practices and solutions.

Vasse Primary School staff and students clucked with excitement as one of their own got to strut her stuff in Australia’s Next Top Chicken.

The framework provides a better representation of our services, performance and main areas of expenditure.

As a graduate teacher in public education, you can make a difference in the lives of children and young people, helping them reach their full potential.

Joseph Banks Secondary College and Chrissy Marcelli from West Leeming Primary School have claimed their respective categories at the 2025 Australian Education Awards.