This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2027

Gladys Newton Independent Public School is proud to be a centre of excellence, creating opportunities for success for students aged 4-18 years with intellectual, physical disabilities and autism. Our school is a leader in providing educational programs for students on the autism spectrum requiring a reduction in environmental stimuli enabling them to achieve academically as well as learn to self-regulate their anxiety and behaviour.

Gladys Newton School has embraced its shared vision of 'Educating for a brighter future' in all aspects of its operation. Our commitment to achieving our purpose and priorities is enhanced by an active and enthusiastic P&C, a supportive School Board, a dedicated professional leadership team, experienced staff and parents who are willing partners in their child's education.

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

The Role

As a Program Coordinator, you would be an important member of the School Leadership Team, working closely with the Principal and other leaders to provide strategic, educational and operational leadership.

The successful applicant will ideally be enthusiastic, innovative, and team-oriented who shows an understanding of teacher development and curriculum expertise, ideally across both primary and secondary education support.

The successful applicant will ideally have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and display personal attributes of leadership. They should have a willingness to take feedback and direction when needed and build a positive team culture through distributed leadership and disciplined dialogue. As a Program Coordinator, you will ideally possess the ability to prioritise tasks and meet administrative deadlines, work collaboratively with a team focus and growth mindset and understand the need for high expectations.

The desired applicant will ideally provide strong leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of individualised student programs, with a particular focus on supporting students with complex behavioural and learning needs. The candidate should display a strong understanding of Positive Behaviour Support and have experience in developing, implementing and reviewing individual Behaviour Support Plans and Risk Management Plans to promote student wellbeing, safety, engagement and successful participation in learning.

The successful applicant will ideally display experience in leading, supporting and developing school staff, with a strong focus on building staff capability and confidence in supporting students with complex behavioural needs. The successful applicant should provide clear guidance, coaching and professional support to staff, ensuring that behaviour support strategies are evidence-informed, proactive, consistently implemented and responsive to each student’s individual needs. The successful applicant will ideally foster a collaborative approach that promotes staff confidence, consistency and shared responsibility for positive student outcomes.

The successful applicant will also ideally have a strong understanding of ABLEWA curriculum pathways, Literacy and Numeracy outcomes, National Quality Standards requirements and whole-school operational planning, and will contribute to a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement and high expectations for all students.

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 Andrzej Gruszecki, Principal, on (08) 9413 1900 or by emailing andrzej.gruszecki@education.wa.edu.au.

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 four (4) 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.
  • 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 evidence-based behaviour support strategies to promote positive behaviour, engagement, inclusion and educational outcomes and to promote and embed positive behaviour strategies across the wider school community.
  • 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/SA1063223

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 Friday, 6 November 2026.