Design and Technology Workshop Technician

Full time, ongoing position (Term time only, with occasional school holiday work requirements)

Commencing September 2026

Hale School is Western Australia's oldest independent boys' school. Located in the suburb of Wembley Downs, the current campus is situated on a magnificent 48-hectare site, approximately 13 kilometres to the north-west of Perth and two kilometres from the coast.

Hale School is seeking applications from enthusiastic and well-qualified professionals for the position of Design and Technology Workshop Technician, commencing in September 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter, by negotiation. The Design and Technology Workshop Technician role is integral to the smooth running of the workshop program, including maintaining workshop machinery, procurement of materials and assisting staff and students in the safe preparation and construction of workshop-based projects.

The successful applicant will:

• have experience in Design and Technology school workshop environments, or equivalent

• have the capacity to supervise and conduct a planned maintenance program for Design and Technology workshops

• demonstrate an ability to design and make new jigs, fixtures, and tooling to assist teachers and students in the manufacture of workshop projects

• have capacity and willingness to assist staff in the preparation of teaching aids and student project materials, and students in the construction of workshop-based projects

• demonstrate an awareness of critical incidents and emergency management procedures in the Design and Technology area

• hold a current Australian driver’s licence

• have a current Working with Children (WWC) check.

For further information regarding the role, please refer to the Job Description available from the Employment Opportunities page on the Hale School website.

Applicants are asked to provide:

• a one page covering letter

• a CV outlining their qualifications and relevant experience

• the names and contact details of three referees, one of whom must be the current or most recent employer.

Applications close: Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 3.00pm.

Note to applicants:

• Hale School takes child protection seriously. All candidates for roles at Hale School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of a thorough recruitment process.

• This role has been identified as having contact with children and requires the incumbent to apply for and maintain a Working with Children Check.

• Hale School reserves the right to contact non-nominated referees prior to an offer of employment being made.

• New applicants who have arrived in Australia within the last 12 months are required to provide Hale School with a Police Clearance issued by their country of origin within the last 12 months prior to appointment preceding the employee's appointment to Hale School. Documents are to be translated by a certified agent if necessary. The cost of this clearance is to be borne by the applicant.