Careers at Alta1
At Alta1, we are reimagining what education can be for young people who’ve been misunderstood, overwhelmed, or left behind by mainstream systems. Our teams work at the intersection of education, therapeutic care, and human connection supporting students whose lives have been disrupted by adversity, layered mental health challenges, trauma, or neurodivergence.
Working at Alta1 means joining a community that believes in something bigger:
that every young person can rebuild, experience hope and reconnect with their future when they feel genuinely seen and supported.
Our staff don’t just “work at a school” they create the conditions for transformation.
They walk with students through hard days, breakthrough moments, and the quiet in-between.
They help young people discover their pathways to purpose.
We offer roles across Western Australia in:
- Teaching
- Education Assistance
- Youth Workers & Engagement Officers
- Counsellors, Psychologists & Social workers
- Chaplains
Each role is shaped by our Stronger Systems Model (SSM), our trauma-informed, multidisciplinary approach that blends education with therapeutic support to rebuild trust, confidence, and capacity in students.
Working at Alta1: What You Can Expect
A trauma-informed, relationship first environment
Every campus is built around emotional safety, predictable routines, and small class sizes. Students are known by name and by story. Staff collaborate closely across disciplines, ensuring no one carries the work alone.
A team who genuinely has your back
Tam, one of our Education Assistants, describes the culture best:
“We’re a multidisciplinary team. We lean on each other. Some days I need five minutes to breathe, and the team steps in without hesitation… It’s warm, genuine, and hopeful.”
Professional learning that grows your capacity
Our staff are supported with regular training in trauma-informed practice, adolescent development, mental health, SSM methodologies, and restorative care.
As Tam shared:
“There’s always training. I never feel alone or out of my depth. I don’t have to be an expert because we learn together.”
A workplace where your wellbeing matters
“We don’t take work home” is a real system here, not an aspiration.
The team structure, therapeutic ratios, and support systems ensure you can do meaningful work without burning out.
Explore Careers at Alta1
Education Assistants
