Who are we?

IDEAcademy is ahead of the cultural and institutional curve for addressing the needs of society's next generation. We unshackle our world’s most important thinkers so they can get on with making it better. IDEA is an academy for young innovators, entrepreneurs, and creatives. We offer a full-time vocational alternative to secondary education for young people from the age of 15 years. At IDEA we support students to make a seamless transition to life beyond compulsory education with a portfolio of contemporary credentials that showcase each student's niche talents and potential. IDEA's fully immersive real-world program is delivered out of our co-learning hubs in the Perth and Fremantle CBDs.

The vocational credentials embedded within IDEA’s program are delivered through our Registered Training Organisation Nua Learn (RTO Code: 46284). Through IDEA and NUA Learn, we envision a future where education goes beyond traditional institutional delivery settings and inspires young minds to be creators, critical thinkers, and problem solvers. We believe that by integrating design thinking, project-based learning, and entrepreneurial mindsets into a vocational education, we can unleash the untapped potential of young learners and prepare them to thrive in their careers and lives.

Are you our next Unicorn?

In addition to your vast experience and solid professional capability, you are first and foremost an experience designer, a champion of young people, a master at building and managing relationships a community-minded individual, a real team-player. You are passionate about making a difference through new and innovative models of education that support young people to thrive and find their reason for being in the world. You also have experience working with young people be it as a social worker, educator, or facilitator. We're mostly interested in your fit for our community than your training/teaching qualification. Bonus points if you have/had a side-hustle or a juicy career story.

You live our team values:

Care Deeply: You are committed to students and building a collaborative, caring culture. You work hard to help people reach their highest potential. You are self-aware, empathetic, reflective, enthusiastic, and optimistic.

Mission to Mastery: You are a life-long learner, committed to continuous improvement and self-development to master your craft.

Adaptable: You challenge the status quo and seize opportunity. You adapt to the needs of learners as they emerge. You are a changemaker and a rebel at heart. You are willing to learn from failure, pivot and try again.

Your Role

IDEA’s Experience Leads are the ultimate guardians of our culture and play a pivotal role in the education and pastoral care of our students. You will lead experience design and delivery of our vocationally based education program to a cohort of 15-18 year old young people ensuring IDEA delivers an authentic, high-quality student experience and a contemporary and engaging program that supports successful achievement of our Vision, Mission and strategic objectives.

You will report directly to IDEA’s executive and management team and provide your expertise, talents, specialised knowledge and advice whilst positively contributing to the IDEA culture. You are responsible for each student’s experience, the facilitation of the IDEA program, delivery and assessment of nationally recognised training and maintaining your industry and vocational currency. You may also be required to facilitate appropriate work placements and/or real-world learning opportunities for students.

Position commences January 2026

Why us?

IDEA is a fun, engaging and highly collaborative work environment that requires you to be flexible, adaptable and deeply passionate about changing the world one learning experience at a time. Here is what it is like to work with us:

Bring your authentic self to work: Our best work happens when we feel safe, valued and free to be the truest version of ourselves with a commitment to self-development. No outdated dress codes or constraints to being yourself at IDEA!

Work/Life Integration: We all have things outside of work that contribute to who we are; that’s why we champion work/life integration practices to empower you with the flexibility to work in a way that best works for you and for us including hybrid working, job share, part time arrangements and flexitime. Specifically, in addition to 4.5 weeks annual leave we offer Flexibility to work in a hybrid way with 8 weeks of flexible ‘on call’ time to enjoy during the school term breaks.

Professional Development: We believe in lifelong learning and facilitating our team to perform at their best through ongoing training & development throughout your IDEA journey.

Work and Play: We’re a social bunch with a big mission; community is everything to us and our team is based on competency, capability, culture and chemistry. We are unshakeable on our mission and celebrate success (and failing fast and getting back up again) at any chance through social events, team building and all staff co-design meetings to foster trust, transparency and collaboration.

ELIGIBILITY AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Experience Leads are required to:

Hold a TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or recognised current equivalent by early 2026.

Obtain a current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) prior to commencement of employment.

Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC).

Complete any training specific to this role as required by IDEA.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Mission to Mastery: Demonstrated commitment to life-long learning, and continuous self and professional development. Demonstrated experience in implementing innovative education practices and challenging the status quo.

Adaptable: Evidenced examples of adapting to organisational and learner needs including how you respond under pressure and unpredictable or changing conditions. Demonstrated ability to use creativity and problem-solving skills to identify problems and establish an appropriate solution.

Care Deeply: Demonstrated commitment to student progress and well-being. Evidence of your track record of success in building rapport with young people and their families. Demonstrated commitment and contribution to building a collaborative, heathy work culture.

Knowledgeable: Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of, the developmental needs of 15-18 year olds, design thinking pedagogy, VET framework, assessment and reporting requirements.

Efficient and Organised: Strong organisational, planning and time management skills to meet deadlines, and adapt to changing circumstances.

Engaging: Effective, engaging presentation and facilitation skills, and ability to use a range of teaching methods to engage students and encourage success.

Effective Communicator: Well-developed verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to build strong networks, rapport, and interact effectively with students, families and stakeholders.

Tech savvy: Demonstrated ability to utilise and implement educational technologies, including web-based learning management systems, to facilitate learning and operational procedures.

To Apply:

Please submit:

Your CV including at least two referees.

A cover letter (no more than 3 pages); and

A short video (no longer that 5 minutes) addressing selection criteria and 1- 4 and why you are the unicorn we are looking for.

If shortlisted, selection criteria 5-8 will be assessed as a part of the interview process.

Submissions close on Saturday 4th October 2025
Application videos and enquiries can be emailed to Nicole Gazey at [email protected]

Further information:

Positions at IDEA are highly competitive and receive a significant number of applications. Please note, applications will not be considered if submissions are incomplete or if responses to the selection criteria do not demonstrate an attempt to project skills and experience into the role.

Application feedback is only provided to applicants shortlisted to interview.

Interviews Commence: Tuesday 14th October 2025

If shortlisted after interview you may be required to conduct a face to face session with IDEA students.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to providing a working environment that is reflective of the community we live in, and championing diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace practices. Diversity of teams fuels diversity of thought – bringing creative, effective and innovative thinking; be it cultural and ethnic backgrounds, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other identity or lived experience. If you've got the skills, commitment, and passion to contribute to our mission even if you may not tick every box on the position description, we encourage you to get in touch.

If you like the sound of us, then we think you should apply today. We don’t believe in leaving people hanging so you will hear from us one way or another. While we're looking at your application, and preparing to come back to you with an update, why not get to know more about us through our various social channels?