(Urgent) Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator – Community Leader – Technologies

Branch: Northam Senior High School

Division: Independent Public School – Wheatbelt Education Region

Salary: Level 3, $137,428–$150,385 per annum (pro‑rate) (SEA GA 2023)

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

Our beautiful 100‑year‑old school 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 Northam and surrounding Wheatbelt towns. At Northam Senior High School (SHS) we build positive, honest and connected relationships to ensure that our students can contribute to their current and future communities. Our vision is “A Community United”, achieved through our four values: Courage, Collaboration, Connection and Communication.

With over 650 students, we are the largest school in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. Northam SHS is a school where everyone matters and where our students all want to leave the school with clear pathways and opportunities for success.

The Role

As the Program Coordinator – Community Leader, you will work collaboratively with the Principal and 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.

The successful applicant 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 students and teachers.

You should have a sound understanding of multi‑tiered systems of support, including effective intervention strategies across academic, engagement and wellbeing domains, and be able to apply this knowledge to support whole‑child teaching, learning and well‑being within the school community.

As an instructional leader you will provide direction and purpose to staff, build and sustain team cohesion, promote a culture of quality teaching and positive academic learning experiences for all students, and collaborate effectively with others to sustain a strengths‑based professional culture.

The role also includes leadership of a curriculum domain. You will lead the school’s Technologies programs, be responsible for the operations of Design Technologies, Digital Technologies, STEM and Home Economics facilities, and line‑manage specialist staff to ensure effective coordination, delivery and promotion of high‑quality Technologies education and community engagement initiatives.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education provides competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Key benefits include:

- Temporary Attraction & Retention Incentive of $2,000

- Attractive 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

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.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or hold a 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.

- 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

- 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 selection criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

- Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.

- High level of interpersonal and public‑relations skills demonstrating 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

Additional Information

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 Vanessa Fallows, Deputy Principal on (08) 9621 6300 or emailing Vanessa.Carlson@education.wa.edu.au.

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