Creative Arts and Design Technician (Textiles)

Courage Starts Here. At Penrhos, we believe in limitless possibilities—where innovation meets education, and learning is an adventure. We are looking for a Creative Arts and Design Technician (Textiles) to bring energy, organisation, and expertise to our dynamic team in a permanent, part-time (0.8 FTE) role, commencing Term 4, 2025. Your Role in the Adventure: Create engaging and efficient learning spaces by preparing and maintaining textiles and food technology equipment. Find the fun in supporting students and staff with hands-on demonstrations and class preparation. Blaze a trail in practical learning,…

Courage Starts Here.

At Penrhos, we believe in limitless possibilities—where innovation meets education, and learning is an adventure. We are looking for a Creative Arts and Design Technician (Textiles) to bring energy, organisation, and expertise to our dynamic team in a permanent, part-time (0.8 FTE) role, commencing Term 4, 2025.

Your Role in the Adventure:

• Create engaging and efficient learning spaces by preparing and maintaining textiles and food technology equipment.
• Find the fun in supporting students and staff with hands-on demonstrations and class preparation.
• Blaze a trail in practical learning, ensuring our classrooms are well-stocked, safe, and inspiring.
• Be a force for good by fostering a collaborative and positive learning environment.

What You Bring:

• Certificate III or IV in Clothing Industry Studies or equivalent experience
• Experience in stock control, textiles handling, and food preparation.
• Knowledge of textile equipment.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Current National Police Clearance, Working with Children Card, First Aid & CPR certificates
• Experience in pattern making, yarn work, or screen printing (highly regarded).
• Experience with other materials design (metals, wood) highly regarded.

Join Us & Be a Force for Good

Applications close: 8 AM, Monday 15 September 2025. Interviews may commence prior to this date. Apply via Seek or email: applications@penrhos.wa.edu.au

For detailed information about the role and the position statement, please visit the Penrhos College Careers page.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing

All children and young people who come to Penrhos College have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.

We have a zero tolerance for child abuse and other harm and are committed to acting in student’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm.

The College regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such, is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintaining a child safe culture.

Each member of the College community has a responsibility to understand the importance and specific role that they play individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all students is at the forefront of all that they do and every decision that they make.

Only persons with unlimited rights to work in Australia need apply.

No agency calls please.  Applications will not be accepted through recruitment agencies for this role.