Program Coordinator

Overview
Program Coordinator - Vocational Education and Training
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This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency.
The School
Hedland Senior High School (SHS), located in the Pilbara, is an Independent Public School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12.
The school emphasises positive behaviour supports and a culture of care, courtesy, respect and responsibility.
The school aims to empower students from diverse backgrounds to be successful and supports staff development and professional growth.
Find out more about our school at hedlandshs.wa.edu.au.
The Role
Hedland SHS is seeking a dedicated educational leader to join the senior leadership team as Program Coordinator – Vocational Education and Training (VET).
The successful applicant will promote and build on VET achievements with an innovative and strategic approach, with strong understanding of VET in a secondary context.
The role involves developing and maintaining partnerships with industry, small businesses, training providers and other organisations to maximise student opportunities.
The ideal candidate will guide the Career Practitioner in developing and implementing pathway planning to help students achieve their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE).
The Program Coordinator – VET will lead, manage, and plan aspects of the school's VET, workplace learning, university enabling programs, endorsed programs and other training-related curriculum programs in collaboration with the Deputy Principal of Senior School and the VET and Careers Team.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the role requires experience in leading staff within a VET team and, preferably, oversight of workplace learning.
The role includes curriculum leadership in VET and collaboration with the Executive Team and Senior School Team to support positive student outcomes.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, professional leadership of VET staff, and the ability to analyse student performance data for planning are valued.
The Program Coordinator – VET is responsible for the annual reflection, review, and operational planning cycle for this business area.
Other responsibilities may include pathway planning, guidance, and Year 10 course counselling.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education offers benefits to support professional and personal well-being, including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development, and leave provisions.
Key benefits include:
Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 per year
District Allowance of $9 299 per year
12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
12 weeks' vacation leave
More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers' leave
Subsidised accommodation where applicable
Free relocation
Air conditioning subsidy
Travel concessions
Optical aids subsidy
Return flights to Perth or a regional centre
Find out more about benefits by visiting the professional and personal benefits page.
For information on allowances and housing, contact Housing and Transport at or .
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or have a valid visa with 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
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two steps.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job, complete the online application form with two referees (one preferable current line manager).
Step 2: Attach documents.
Your application should include:
A CV of up to three pages outlining your employment history and professional learning relevant to this position
A three-page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in diverse educational settings
High level of interpersonal and public relations skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Demonstrated professional knowledge to ensure strong educational outcomes for all students
Demonstrated capacity to manage physical and financial resources
Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, contact the Department of Education's Recruitment team at .
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA990519.
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies within 12 months of this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 5 September 2025.
Other details
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Education Administration Programs
South Hedland, Western Australia, Australia
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