Program Coordinator

Join to apply for the Program Coordinator - Learning Support role at Department of Education, Western Australia.

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026.

At John Forrest Secondary College education is a shared vision and commitment, to fostering exceptional learning experiences for students and staff. We support staff development with resources to grow skills and aspirations, with a strong emphasis on professional development. Our college community values education, diversity and the unique strengths of each individual, creating an inclusive culture of achievement and success where every member is supported to excel. A broad range of curricula offerings, together with co-curricular activities and clubs, provides opportunities to pursue and lead in areas of passion and interest. The completion of our redevelopment program has resulted in an outstanding teaching and learning environment. Our new Business Plan is under development, and this is an exciting time to join our College team.

Find out more about our school by visiting johnforrest.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

This is an exciting opportunity to design, develop and establish a new role to have a meaningful impact on outcomes for students with diverse learning needs, and the professional practice and development of staff. We are seeking a motivated, innovative, and strategic leader to join our Leadership Team as Program Coordinator - Learning Support. The successful applicant should advance the College\'s vision to be a learning community with a supportive and inclusive culture and experiences that enable every student to achieve personal success.

As a key member of the college's Leadership Team, the successful applicant would provide advice and guidance to the Executive Team regarding enhancement of strategic and operational aspects relevant to this portfolio. Effective change management skills will be highly valued to lead the school community to embrace improvement initiatives. The successful applicant will ideally display high‑level interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead others with a forward‑thinking approach to professional practice, processes and procedures, embracing opportunities for innovation and collaboration. The ability to lead strategic planning, performance development, and data‑informed decision‑making is highly valued.

The Program Coordinator Learning Support will be responsible for leading our team of Educational Assistants (EAs). With a strong commitment to staff development, they would support and mentor EAs to build capacity, promote best practice, ensuring continuous professional improvement and team effectiveness.

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

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 Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia;
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check 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 website or in the attached application package. Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Apply online in two easy steps:

1. Step 1: Select Apply for Job. Complete the online application form, including details of two work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
2. Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include:

• A CV of up to four pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
• A statement of up to four pages addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF, including:
  • Demonstrated 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, including 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. For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA990657. 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: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 20 October 2025.

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, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.