Program Coordinator

Overview
Program Coordinator - Follow the Dream at the Department of Education, Western Australia. This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency. Eastern Goldfields College is dedicated to a culturally responsive learning environment that fosters excellence, innovation, and student success. Located in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, the college collaborates with Curtin University and TAFE to offer diverse educational pathways and strong community links.
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The Role
Eastern Goldfields College is seeking a motivated leader to join the college's Leadership Team as the Follow the Dream Coordinator. The successful applicant will provide strategic leadership and contribute to a positive school culture. The role involves coordinating all aspects of the Follow the Dream program and integrating it into daily college operations. The appointee will promote educational leadership that builds capacity within the school and community by implementing and promoting the Follow the Dream program, and will support students, staff, volunteers, and community members in sharing ownership of its vision and goals.
Key focus areas include collaborating with school leaders and teaching staff to develop targeted programs and whole-school approaches aimed at improving student achievement, aligned with the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework. The role includes managing program operations, overseeing financial resources, monitoring implementation, and developing improvement strategies based on data and context, while fostering strong relationships with Aboriginal families, communities, and industry groups to support students' academic and career pathways.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and foster a positive school culture in support of the Follow the Dream program.
Coordinate all aspects of the Follow the Dream program and integrate it into daily college operations.
Promote capacity building within the school and community through educational leadership and program promotion.
Support students, staff, volunteers, and community members in sharing ownership of the program's vision and goals.
Collaborate with school leaders and teachers to implement targeted programs and whole-school approaches to improve student achievement, in line with the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework.
Apply effective change strategies to facilitate opportunities that enhance educational outcomes.
Manage program operations, including oversight of financial resources and monitoring of implementation.
Develop improvement strategies based on data and contextual information.
Foster relationships with Aboriginal families, communities, and industry groups to ensure effective program delivery and support for student pathways.
Qualifications and Eligibility
Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or hold 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.
Professional Benefits
Competitive salaries and flexible working arrangements.
Extensive training and career development opportunities.
Attractive leave provisions and support for professional and personal well-being.
Attractive allowances and housing support where applicable.
Relocation assistance and travel concessions where appropriate.
Application Instructions
Apply online in two steps. Step 1: Select Apply for Job and complete the online application form, including details of two work-related referees (preferably one current line manager). Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include:
A CV of up to three pages outlining employment history and relevant professional learning.
A three-page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Demonstrated knowledge of teaching and learning practices, particularly relating to Aboriginal students and communities.
Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating learning programs and strategies at school, regional, or system levels.
Ability to manage physical and financial resources.
Ability to provide strategic leadership that builds capacity, manages change, and fosters innovative solutions to achieve educational outcomes.
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills and ability to conduct research, prepare reports, and establish effective partnerships with stakeholders.
Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, contact the Department of Education Recruitment team.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA990339. Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months. The Department applies a four-day breach period to this selection process. Applications close at 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 10 October 2025.
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diverse communities, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Additional Information
For more information, contact Mel English, Principal, on or . During school holidays, contact Mel English on .
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