Urgent Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator - Community Leader - The Arts
Branch: Northam Senior High School
Division: Independent Public School - Wheatbelt Education Region
Salary: Level 3, $137,428 - $150,385 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026

Northam Senior High School (SHS) stands on the bank of the Avon River and has a proud and rich history of providing a comprehensive curriculum to students in Years 7‑12 from the Northam and surrounding Wheatbelt districts. With over 650 students, we are the largest school in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia.

In our vision of ‘A Community United’, we work in partnership with students, staff, parents/carers and the community to establish positive and productive relationships. Northam SHS is focused on embedding trauma‑informed and restorative practices, where our systems are designed to prioritise student belonging, voice and mastery in a strengths‑based model.

The Role

As the Program Coordinator – Community Leader, you will work collaboratively with the Principal and members of the Senior Leadership team to provide educational leadership within the school and the wider community. You will develop and promote the school’s vision for academic and artistic excellence, encouraging staff, volunteers, and community members to share ownership of the school’s goals and creative direction.

Ideally you will build positive relationships between students, staff, parents and the local community, leading a Learning Community that is proactive, innovative and supportive, ensuring successful learning outcomes for both students and teachers. Your understanding of multi‑tiered systems of support, intervention strategies across academic, engagement and wellbeing domains, and your ability to apply this knowledge to support whole‑child teaching, learning and wellbeing will be essential.

As an instructional leader you should provide direction and purpose to staff, build and sustain team cohesion and capacity through a focus on quality teaching, and promote an environment of positive, high‑quality academic learning experiences for all students. You will also maintain a professional strengths‑based culture where staff feel supported to share effective practices.

In addition to the community leadership, you will lead a curriculum domain: the Visual and Performing Arts programs, oversee the operations of the performing arts theatre, and line‑manage specialist staff to coordinate, deliver and promote high‑quality arts education and community engagement initiatives.

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:

- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2,000 (see information below)

- Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8,020 per 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

Teachers and school administrators employed at Northam Senior High School in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2,000 per annum (gross – adjusted pro‑rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff receive a percentage of this payment on commencement, 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 for the second payment.

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.

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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.

- A four‑page 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.

Applications close: 4:30 pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 19 November 2025

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