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Staff at Helena College are experienced, highly skilled professionals who are committed to nurturing and challenging our students. Teachers are assisted by a range of accomplished support staff who work collaboratively to ensure that the College culture and environment is operating at its best in every way.

Why work at Helena College?

Helena College is a non-religious, independent, co-educational school, catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 12 in the Perth Hills, 30kms from Perth City.

Across two campuses in Darlington and Glen Forrest, we provide a balanced education, developing the whole child through both inquiry-led and explicit teaching and learning programs as we help prepare students for life beyond Helena College.

Working at Helena College, means you become part of a collaborative community with a commitment to core values and close working relationships between students, staff and families. We also have a demonstrated commitment to teacher and staff professional development, which we regard as central to the practice of lifelong learning.

We believe educating students extends beyond the classroom. We provide a holistic learning program which includes Outdoor Education, camps, sports, arts, clubs and community projects, for students to develop the key cognitive, social and emotional skills they need to flourish and be active members of our broader community.
— Peter Coombs, Principal

Current Opportunities

Physical Education Teacher (Part-time | 2 days per week)

Join Helena College and inspire students to develop a lifelong passion for health, wellbeing, physical activity and sport. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Physical Education and Health Teacher to become part of our vibrant and supportive school community.

Based at our picturesque Darlington Campus (Tuesday and Wednesday), this role offers the opportunity to deliver engaging and innovative PE&H programs while contributing to a thriving co-curricular sporting culture. From leading carnivals and inter-school competitions to fostering student participation, teamwork and personal growth, you will play a key role in shaping positive educational experiences both inside and outside the classroom.

Further information about the position can be found here.

Accountant (Full-time)

Helena College is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to join our Business Office team. Reporting to the Business Manager, this role is responsible for overseeing key financial operations across the College, including payroll compliance, reconciliations, statutory obligations, financial reporting and internal financial controls.

The successful candidate will provide high-level accounting oversight and technical financial support to ensure the integrity, accuracy and compliance of the College’s financial operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional who values precision, accountability and contributing to a collaborative school environment.

Further information about the position can be found here.

Payroll and Finance Officer (Part-time)

Helena College is seeking a highly organised and collaborative Payroll & Finance Officer to support the day-to-day operations of the College finance function. Working closely with the Accountant and Business Manager, this role is responsible for a range of finance administration duties including accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing support, banking, receipting, reconciliations and general finance administration.

The Payroll & Finance Officer plays an important role in supporting the accurate processing of payroll and financial transactions, maintaining financial records and contributing to compliance and reconciliation processes across the College.

This position offers up to 30 hours per week, worked across school operational hours during term time and designated non-term working periods, making it well suited to a detail-focused professional seeking a meaningful role within a supportive school community.

Further information about the position can be found here.


How to Apply
Applications should include a brief cover letter and curriculum vitae of no more than four (4) pages:  
  • Full name, address and contact details
  • Details of academic qualifications or experience
  • Career history including past and current roles
  • Contact details for three referees 
  • Any other additional relevant information 

All new employees will be required to produce original copies of academic qualifications, as well as current Criminal Record Check and Working With Children Check.  Applications are to be addressed to Helena College Principal, Peter Coombs and emailed to employment@helena.wa.edu.au. 

Helena College reserves the right to appoint applicants at anytime during the recruitment process.
Other Opportunities (Relief Pool)

Applications to join our Relief Teacher and Relief Education Assistant pool for 2026 are welcome. All new employees will be required to produce original copies of academic qualifications, as well as current Criminal Record Check and Working With Children Check. Applications are to be addressed to Helena College Principal, Peter Coombs and emailed to employment@helena.wa.edu.au.

For information about employment conditions, prospective employees are encouraged to review our Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.

Helena College Council

The role of the College Council is to provide overall governance of the school which includes setting the strategic direction, providing oversight of plans and budgets established by the school management, and monitoring the performance of the school against its Strategic Plan. The College Council is inviting expressions of interest for new Council members. Find out more.

Additional Information

Helena College has a Child Safety Program which is made up of rigorous work systems, practices, policies and procedures designed to maintain a child-safe environment within the College community. The care, safety and welfare of students are embedded in policies and procedures which ensure a commitment to zero tolerance of child abuse. All candidates for roles at Helena College are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of the recruitment process. All employees (teaching and non-teaching) are required to participate in annual training in this regard.