Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator - Vocational Education and Training Branch : Hedland Senior High School Division : Independent Public School - Pilbara Education Region Salary : Level 3, $137,428 - $150,385 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023) Work Type : Fixed Term - Full Time FTE : Location : South Hedland Closing Date : : 30 PM Attachments : -

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension and / or permanency

Our School

Hedland Senior High School (SHS), located in the Pilbara, is an Independent Public School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our school prides itself on the staff's commitment to a system of positive behaviour supports which focus on care, courtesy, respect and responsibility. These values underpin our philosophy at Hedland SHS. All staff strive to maintain a school culture which encourages a high standard of behaviour & performance. We take an approach that is inclusive, explicit and supports all students and staff to achieve success.

The school has worked hard to build a positive reputation for the excellent educational opportunities it offers students, the exceptional support for staff development and professional growth, and for its high standards of achievement. We aim to empower young people from diverse backgrounds so all students can be successful.

Find out more about our school by visiting or watching the video below.

The Role

Hedland SHS is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic educational leader to join the school's senior leadership team as Program Coordinator – Vocational Education and Training (VET).

Hedland SHS has a history of strong achievement in the VET and alternate pathway sphere, and the successful applicant should possess an innovative and strategic approach in promoting and building on this success into the future. The applicant will ideally have an excellent understanding of VET in the secondary context and a track record in developing and maintaining partnerships with industry, small businesses, training and other organisations to provide and maximise student opportunities. The ideal applicant will be a highly motivated and productive leader and guide the Career Practitioner in developing and implementing individual pathway planning for students, leading to students' achievement of their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE).

The Program Coordinator – VET will have the opportunity to lead, manage, and plan all aspects of the school's VET, workplace learning, university enabling programs, endorsed programs and other training-related curriculum programs in collaboration with the Deputy Principal of Senior School and the VET and Careers Team. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the ideal applicant will have recent experience leading staff within a VET team. The ability to manage and oversee workplace learning is highly desirable. The applicant will be required to provide curriculum leadership in VET and work collaboratively with the Executive Team and Senior School Team to achieve positive student outcomes across the school into the future.

We highly value applicants who possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and provide professional leadership to teachers and other staff members in VET curriculum matters. The ability to analyse student performance data and use this in planning is critical to the success of the role / The Program Coordinator – VET is responsible for this business area's annual reflection, review, and operational planning cycle.

Other responsibilities may include the oversight and implementation of opportunities such as pathway planning and guidance, and the Year 10 course counselling process.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy :

• Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 a year
• District Allowance of $9 299 a year
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers' leave
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• Free relocation
• Air conditioning subsidy
• Travel concessions
• Optical aids subsidy
• Return Flights to Perth or another Regional centre

Find out more about the benefits by visiting .

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must :

be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.hold registration with the of Western Australiaobtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; andconsent to a and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our or in the attached application package.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps :

Step 1 : Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2 : Attach your documents

Your application should include :

A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDFDemonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students, ( Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs).Demonstrated capacity to manage physical and financial resources.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

Advertised Vacancy Number : IPS / SA990519

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close : (AWST) onFriday, 5 September 2025

Position Title Program Coordinator - Vocational Education and Training Agency Department of Education Salary Location South Hedland Unit / Division Independent Public School - Pilbara Education Region Branch Hedland Senior High School Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time Position No Closing Date Position Title Program Coordinator - Vocational Education and Training Branch Hedland Senior High School Location South Hedland Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time Position No Salary Closing Date Agency Department of Education Description

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension and / or permanency

Our School

Hedland Senior High School (SHS), located in the Pilbara, is an Independent Public School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our school prides itself on the staff's commitment to a system of positive behaviour supports which focus on care, courtesy, respect and responsibility. These values underpin our philosophy at Hedland SHS. All staff strive to maintain a school culture which encourages a high standard of behaviour & performance. We take an approach that is inclusive, explicit and supports all students and staff to achieve success.

The school has worked hard to build a positive reputation for the excellent educational opportunities it offers students, the exceptional support for staff development and professional growth, and for its high standards of achievement. We aim to empower young people from diverse backgrounds so all students can be successful.

Find out more about our school by visiting or watching the video below.

The Role

Hedland SHS is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic educational leader to join the school's senior leadership team as Program Coordinator – Vocational Education and Training (VET).

Hedland SHS has a history of strong achievement in the VET and alternate pathway sphere, and the successful applicant should possess an innovative and strategic approach in promoting and building on this success into the future. The applicant will ideally have an excellent understanding of VET in the secondary context and a track record in developing and maintaining partnerships with industry, small businesses, training and other organisations to provide and maximise student opportunities. The ideal applicant will be a highly motivated and productive leader and guide the Career Practitioner in developing and implementing individual pathway planning for students, leading to students' achievement of their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE).

The Program Coordinator – VET will have the opportunity to lead, manage, and plan all aspects of the school's VET, workplace learning, university enabling programs, endorsed programs and other training-related curriculum programs in collaboration with the Deputy Principal of Senior School and the VET and Careers Team. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the ideal applicant will have recent experience leading staff within a VET team. The ability to manage and oversee workplace learning is highly desirable. The applicant will be required to provide curriculum leadership in VET and work collaboratively with the Executive Team and Senior School Team to achieve positive student outcomes across the school into the future.

We highly value applicants who possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and provide professional leadership to teachers and other staff members in VET curriculum matters. The ability to analyse student performance data and use this in planning is critical to the success of the role / The Program Coordinator – VET is responsible for this business area's annual reflection, review, and operational planning cycle.

Other responsibilities may include the oversight and implementation of opportunities such as pathway planning and guidance, and the Year 10 course counselling process.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy :

Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 a yearDistrict Allowance of $9 299 a year12 percent employer contributions to superannuation12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers' leaveSubsidised accommodation where applicableFree relocationAir conditioning subsidyTravel concessionsOptical aids subsidyReturn Flights to Perth or another Regional centre

Find out more about the benefits by visiting .

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must :

be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.hold registration with the of Western Australiaobtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; andconsent to a and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our or in the attached application package.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps :

Step 1 : Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2 : Attach your documents

Your application should include :

A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDFDemonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students, ( Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs).Demonstrated capacity to manage physical and financial resources.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

Advertised Vacancy Number : IPS / SA990519

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close : (AWST) onFriday, 5 September 2025

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