Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator - Student Engagement and Wellbeing

Branch: Eastern Goldfields College

Division: Independent Public School - Goldfields 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

Eastern Goldfields College is dedicated to providing a culturally responsive learning environment that fosters excellence, innovation, and student success. As a senior secondary college, we empower both students and staff to grow, lead, and thrive. We invest in the professional growth of our staff through high-quality learning, mentoring, and leadership development. Whether you're early in your career or expanding your expertise, we provide the support and resources to help you achieve your goals.

Located in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, we collaborate with Curtin University and TAFE to form an education precinct, offering diverse educational pathways including Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), General, Vocational Education and Training (VET), and endorsed programs. Our strong community links support a range of co-curricular activities, clubs, and leadership opportunities.

At Eastern Goldfields College, we celebrate diversity, value individuality, and create an inclusive environment where everyone is supported to succeed. Together, we inspire achievement and lifelong learning.

For more information about living in Kalgoorlie and working at Eastern Goldfields College, please watch the video below.

The Role

The Program Coordinator – Student Engagement and Wellbeing plays a pivotal role in leading the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) for Engagement and Wellbeing across the school. This dynamic and strategic position requires a proactive, hands‑on leader who works collaboratively with the Student Engagement and Wellbeing team and the Executive Team to implement programs and initiatives that uphold and promote the school’s core values.

The successful applicant should havecultural responsiveness, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage difficult conversations with compassion and empathy. They will ideally be an effective communicator and a motivational leader, capable of building and sustaining a highly effective team culture.

Key responsibilities

- Leading the development, implementation and evaluation of wellbeing and engagement strategies within a multi-tiered framework.

- Managing a team to monitor and report on student attendance, behaviour, social/emotional wellbeing, educational engagement and Students at Educational Risk (SAER).

- Analysing student data to design and implement targeted interventions that improve student outcomes.

- Supporting teachers and curriculum leaders in promoting student wellbeing and engagement.

- Collaborating to meet Schools Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) requirements through strategies such as case management and tailored support.

- Building and maintaining positive, professional relationships with students, staff, parents and external stakeholders.

This role is integral to the success of the Student Engagement and Wellbeing Team andour ideal applicant is a leader who leads by example, inspires others, and drives continuous improvement in student support practices.

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:

- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8 020 per year

- District allowance of $2 354 a year.

- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $3 000 see info below

- 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

- Additional Travel Concession

Teachers and School Administrators employed at Eastern Goldfields College in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $3 000 (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.

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

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.

- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.

- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and

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

- A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position

- A 4 (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.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA1004815

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, 10 November 2025

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