Program Coordinator

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This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 4, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency

School of Alternative Learning Settings (SALS) - Kununurra

The SALS program was originally established in early 2019 to target a specific cohort of students who had demonstrated signs of complex behaviour and/or physical aggression and would benefit from a short-term, intensive intervention program. At the commencement of the 2022 academic year the program was consolidated as a stand-alone school. SALS delivers specialised activities and learning programs that build students' social skills and self-regulation in environments designed to effect positive and lasting change in their behaviour. The program has the capacity to provide access to specialist allied health professionals, services and programs.

There are 12 SALS sites located in the metropolitan and regional education regions of Western Australia. Each setting accommodates up to 10 students who are provided with an intensive, individualised program of support, within the learning opportunities of small groups, while they continue their education. There is a strong focus on developing students' social skills and ability to self-regulate. Learning and engagement is flexible, co-designed with students, culturally responsive and supports self-determination and interpersonal connection.

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

The Role

The role of the Program Coordinator is essential to coordinating a responsive and effective model of onsite student support that is aligned with the SALS model of program and service delivery. The successful applicant will ideally lead a team of teachers, student support officers, a youth transitional officer and school psychologist to deliver a responsive social and emotional learning program and integrated curriculum through project-based learning that supports student engagement and ultimately leads to successful transition back to the student's enrolled school, new school or alternate pathway. The Program Coordinator should draw on their interpersonal acumen to provide educational leadership, coaching, and mentoring to SALS staff, continuing to build their capacity to ensure coordination of wrap-around services and support is undertaken in collaboration with the referring school, parents, and relevant agencies that result in success for the student.

You will ideally have skills in maintaining professional boundaries while adopting a student-centric approach that aids in contributing to positive student outcomes. Your high-level communication skills and ability to build and maintain strong community and education partnerships will be highly regarded. In addition, you will ideally be able to display skills in crisis management and the development of personalised student de-escalation strategies. In collaboration with the principal and members of the executive team you may have the opportunity to inform strategic planning, leading the school vision, core values and guiding principles.

SALS staff benefit from working in a collaborative team environment, sharing common goals and resources in supporting students, schools, and parents. In collaboration with the Associate Principal, the Program Coordinator should identify and broker appropriate support agencies and educational alternatives to support students excluded or at risk of being excluded. The Program Coordinator would lead and coordinate the involvement of services available at a system and local level. They will ideally contribute to ensure quality support is provided for students and families in making informed choices about educational provision for their child, as well as work with school staff to develop pathways and transition support for students.

The successful applicant may be required to travel, within the Kimberley education region, across our school and to Perth for professional learning, including overnight stays and air travel. This role may also require the successful applicant to hold and maintain a valid WA driver's licence. For 2025 and 2026, eligible teaching staff at the Kununurra SALS site will receive an approved Attraction and Retention Incentive (ARI) allowance of comparable value to CTP allowances received by eligible teaching staff employed at other schools in the area. All functions of Statewide Services support successful outcomes for all students. This is achieved through a focus on better integration of services with schools, students, families, and external service providers; supporting schools and networks of schools to deliver high-quality teaching and learning in every classroom; and creating expanded opportunities for students to develop the academic, personal and social competencies they will need for participation in the workforce and society of the future.

Professional Benefits

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 .

Want to know more?

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 Nicole Maurer, Associate Principal on 0436 926 195 or nicole.maurer@education.wa.edu.au

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 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 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 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).

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 JDF
  • Demonstrated extensive knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning practices and the ability to apply evidence based practices to the Program.
  • Demonstrated highly developed leadership skills, including the ability to effectively manage teams and deliver positive 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 highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated high level conceptual and analytical skills with the proven ability to provide solutions to complex problems and solutions.
    
  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: SS/SA989298
  
  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 Friday, 29 August 2025Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
  Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
  Job function
  • Job functionOther
  • IndustriesEducation Administration Programs

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