This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Harrisdale Senior High School (SHS) is one of the largest and fastest growing secondary schools in Western Australia, with more than 2,400 students across Years 7 to 12, approximately 180 teaching staff and 70 support staff. Now in our tenth year, we have grown quickly in both size and reputation while holding to our commitment to Excellence Everywhere. We draw students from diverse cultural, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds into a learning environment built on high expectations, aspiration and achievement.

We are recognised for strong academic performance, high-impact teaching and a genuine commitment to the intellectual, creative, social and personal development of every student. Dedicated pastoral care, active community engagement and our values of Care, Respect, Responsibility and Excellence shape daily life here.

Our comprehensive Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) program sits alongside high-quality General and Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways, so students can pursue the destination that suits them. Specialist programs include Gifted and Talented (GAT), the Harrisdale Extension Academic Program (HEAP), and specialised Music and Sport programs in Cricket, Netball and Volleyball, supported by a wide range of clubs, teams and enrichment opportunities that extend students at state, national and international level.

We are proud of the culture built over our first decade, and teachers are central to it.

Watch our School Showcase Video for an insight into our facilities, programs, staff, students and culture of Excellence Everywhere.

School Showcase Video: https://vimeo.com/1216032065/35f8626709

Find out more about our school by visiting harrisdaleshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Harrisdale SHS is seeking an accomplished, relational and highly organised leader for the position of Program Coordinator, Student Services Manager. This Level 3 position will lead the wellbeing, pastoral care, engagement and behaviour support of students within an allocated year group, while contributing to the strategic direction of Student Services across the school.

While the successful applicant may lead any year group from Years 7 to 12, the position has a particular focus on the lower-school years. This includes supporting students’ transition to secondary school, developing their sense of belonging, establishing positive patterns of attendance and engagement, and ensuring emerging concerns are identified and addressed early.

Working closely with Associate Principals, Year Coordinators, teaching staff and the broader Student Services team, the Program Coordinator would provide visible and responsive leadership. They will establish consistent practices, build staff capability and ensure students are known, supported and held to high expectations.

Key responsibilities may include:

• leading the pastoral care, attendance, engagement and behaviour support of students within an allocated year group;
• coordinating early intervention and case-management processes for students at educational risk, including student support groups, suspension conferences and re-entry planning;
• using Compass and other data sources to identify priorities, monitor students and evaluate interventions;
• leading Homeroom and pastoral care programs that promote belonging, resilience, positive relationships and readiness to learn;
• supporting the consistent implementation of Good Standing and positive behaviour processes;
• building productive partnerships with students, families, staff, external agencies and community services;
• coordinating relevant assemblies, parent information sessions, transition activities and student events;
• supporting course counselling, subject changes and pathway planning where appropriate; and
• developing and implementing plans aligned with whole-school priorities and the values of Care, Respect, Responsibility and Excellence.

For lower-school students, the role may include working with local primary schools, coordinating transition and orientation programs, supporting parent information sessions and ensuring vulnerable students receive appropriate support before and after commencing secondary school.

The successful applicant will ideally display:

• effective leadership in student services, pastoral care, behaviour support or a related area;
• the capacity to lead cohesive teams and develop the capability of others;
• strong relationship-building and communication skills, including during complex or sensitive situations;
• the ability to use evidence and data to guide decisions and evaluate impact;
• a sound understanding of the developmental and educational needs of lower-school students;
• strong organisational skills and sound judgement in managing competing priorities; and
• visible commitment to student success, the school’s values and Excellence Everywhere.

This is an opportunity to make a significant contribution to the culture of one of Western Australia’s largest secondary schools and to ensure students experience a safe, orderly and supportive environment in which they can thrive.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

Want to know more?

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 Kirsten Dowd, Associate Principal on (08) 9397 8000 or emailing Kirsten.nangle@education.wa.edu.au.

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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.

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

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position

• A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  1. Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
  2. High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
  3. 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).
  4. 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/SA1070277

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, 2 November 2026