Ocean Reef Senior High School  (SHS) is seeking to establish a pool of innovative and strategic Student Services Program Coordinators to join their high performing team for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year.  Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Ocean Reef Senior High School (SHS) was the Excellence in Teaching and Learning – Secondary category winner in the 2025 WA Education Awards.  We are committed to ensuring every child is on a pathway to success. Through a high-performance culture, and teacher efficacy, we nurture every student's talent. We foster the knowledge, skills, capabilities, attributes and values they will require for successful ongoing learning and life beyond school.

Our teaching and learning programs are designed to be challenging and innovative, stimulating curiosity, creativity and an ability to be reflective, placing students on a pathway that will enable them to realise their aspirations through opportunity. Of equal importance is our commitment to student health and emotional wellbeing, and the development of their personal sense of global, social and environmental responsibility.

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

The Role

To be successful in this role, you should model innovative, future-focused thinking and be committed to making a difference in the lives of young people. Ocean Reef SHS is a positive behaviour and positive education school that is committed to promoting student wellbeing by creating a safe learning environment where there is a strong sense of belonging.

In collaboration with members of the Senior Leadership team, you will ideally be a highly productive and influential team member who provides educational leadership in the school and the community by developing and promoting the school vision and encouraging school staff, volunteers from the community and others to share ownership of the school’s vision and goals.

As the Program Coordinator, you will undertake a leadership role across the school in developing and implementing a whole school approach to student wellbeing and improving student outcomes. You should possess excellent communication and public relation skills that allow you to build and maintain collaborative and respectful partnerships within the school and the wider community. Exceptional interpersonal, organisational, and instructional skills are important as you lead the Student Services team to meet identified targets within their strategic plan.

In this role you will oversee the work of a dedicated team in an operational, mentoring, and managerial role. You should model a culture of self-reflection and improvement, provide coaching and mentoring as you promote professional growth and leadership capabilities in others.

As part of your role, you may be responsible for:

• leading a positive behaviour and positive education approach throughout the school
• reviewing and implementing policies related to student attendance, behaviour and wellbeing
• coordinating the transition of students from primary school into secondary school
• analysing data and making recommendations for improvement
• identifying, planning and monitoring students at educational risk
• engaging with families and external agencies
• implementing programs to address identified areas of need
• maintaining effective case management records

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 David Coles, Associate Principal on (08) 6206 2700 or david.coles@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holidays, please contact David Coles on 0456 192 590 or david.coles@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 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
  • 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 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.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA1063633

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 9 October 2026