Program Coordinator

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 4, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency. Geraldton Senior High School caters for students in Years 7 to 12, enabling young people to complete their entire secondary education at our school. Our belief is that every student is unique with experience, learning styles and goals. From this, we provide a broad and comprehensive education with pathways leading to attainment of an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification or future employment. We encourage each student to participate in a range of state and national competitions, and to take up extra-curricular activities in music, drama, dance and sport. Find out more about our school by visiting geraldtonshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The role of Program Coordinator - Student Services is dynamic, strategic, proactive, and hands on. The successful applicant would work collaboratively with the Student Services personnel and Executive Team to develop, manage, and deliver relevant programs and initiatives to support the school\'s core values. They will lead with cultural responsiveness and be an effective communicator who is able to handle difficult conversations in a compassionate and empathetic way.

As Program Coordinator, you will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on students in relation to, attendance, behaviour, social/emotional wellbeing, educational engagement, and Students at Educational Risk. This role is an integral part of our Student Services Team, and the successful applicants will display their ability to motivate and lead by example.

As Program Coordinator, you would provide support to teachers and curriculum leaders in student wellbeing and work in a collaborative team to meet all Schools Curriculum and Standards Authority requirements through various strategies such as targeted intervention and student case management. To ensure high quality outcomes for students, the Program Coordinator Student Services would need to build positive, professional working relationships with students, staff, parents, and stakeholders.

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:

• Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $5 000 per year
• District allowance of $1 239 a year
• Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 500
• 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

Teachers and school administrators employed at Geraldton Senior High School in 2025 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 500(pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment. The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits. For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). For more information about this opportunity, please contact Karena Shearing, Principal on (08) 9965 8400 or emailing Karena.Shearing@education.wa.edu.au

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 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

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:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
• 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, (e.g. 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/SA996279

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 Tuesday, 30 September 2025