Employment eligibility - Department of Education
Source: https://www.education.wa.edu.au/employment-eligibility
Archived: 2026-04-23 17:11
Employment eligibility - Department of Education
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Employment eligibility
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Employment eligibility
If you’re starting employment in a public school or Department worksite you must meet eligibility requirements and complete probity checks.
Before you start work with us, you must submit a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and be issued a Screening Clearance Number (SCN).
We do not accept police clearances from any other agency. The only exceptions are teachers and school leaders, who are usually screened by the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA).
In many instances, you will also need a Working With Children Check (WWC Check), depending on the nature and location of your role.
You must also be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights from the
Department of Home Affairs
.
As part of our eligibility requirements, school psychologists must be registered with the
Psychology Board of Australia
and teachers must be registered with the
Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
.
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Teacher qualifications and registration
To teach in a Western Australian public school you must have a recognised tertiary teaching degree.
Recognition of experience and qualifications
Once you're employed with us, you can apply for a higher salary based on prior teaching experience or as a 5-year trained teacher.
Overseas qualified teachers
Are you a teacher planning to make a difference in Western Australia's vibrant education landscape? We welcome educators from across the globe to contribute their expertise to our schools.
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Employment eligibility
Working with Children
Check
Nationally Coordinated Criminal History
Check
Employment eligibility
If you’re starting employment in a public school or Department worksite you must meet eligibility requirements and complete probity checks.
Before you start work with us, you must submit a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and be issued a Screening Clearance Number (SCN).
We do not accept police clearances from any other agency. The only exceptions are teachers and school leaders, who are usually screened by the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA).
In many instances, you will also need a Working With Children Check (WWC Check), depending on the nature and location of your role.
You must also be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights from the
Department of Home Affairs
.
As part of our eligibility requirements, school psychologists must be registered with the
Psychology Board of Australia
and teachers must be registered with the
Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
.
You might also be interested in ...
You might also be interested in ...
Teach with us
Enter a world of opportunities as a teacher in a WA public school.
Teacher qualifications and registration
To teach in a Western Australian public school you must have a recognised tertiary teaching degree.
Recognition of experience and qualifications
Once you're employed with us, you can apply for a higher salary based on prior teaching experience or as a 5-year trained teacher.
Overseas qualified teachers
Are you a teacher planning to make a difference in Western Australia's vibrant education landscape? We welcome educators from across the globe to contribute their expertise to our schools.