This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026

At Leeming Senior High School Education Support Centre (SHS ESC) children thrive in our engaging and innovative learning environment. Our students come from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds - a feature which serves to enrich our learning environment. Working with our community, we achieve our school vision to have a warm, welcoming and connected school community.

The positive and inclusive environment we create ensures that all members of our school community feel welcomed, safe, respected and valued. At Leeming SHS ESC, we provide specialised educational programs to meet the needs of our students with disabilities who are aged from 12 to 18 years. We are located just 17 kilometres south of Perth close to the Kwinana Freeway.

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

The Role

The successful applicant should display a strong understanding of the Positive Behaviour in Schools framework and Trauma Informed Practice, with a growth mindset evident in their approach to working with students, parents/carers and staff. You would have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders across the school and wider community, including families, teachers, other schools, external agencies and community groups.

The Program Coordinator – Student Services should lead a team to implement strategic and practical responses to student wellbeing, engagement, behaviour and participation in an education support context. You would coordinate effective student support processes and complex case management practices. Applicants should have a restorative approach to conflict and use knowledge and expertise in disability to broker positive outcomes for students, strengthening whole-school approaches to positive behaviour, restorative practices and student engagement.

As a member of the senior leadership team, the Program Coordinator – Student Services will contribute to whole-school review and planning and support the development of consistent, supportive environments across the school. The successful applicant would also support and develop staff capability through collaboration, coaching and shared problem solving, including applying a growth coaching approach to mentor non-teaching staff based on individual needs.

The successful applicant would use evidence and data to inform decision making and targeted interventions, while working collaboratively with staff to promote positive student outcomes and a strong culture of wellbeing, engagement and participation.

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 Keran Davies, Principal, on (08) 9237 6870 or emailing Keran.Davies1@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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A three (3) 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/SA1061127

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, 28 August 2026