Program Coordinator - Student Services
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027
Wanneroo Secondary College (SC) is committed to the education, both academically and socially, of every student who walks through our doors. We consider our staff and students our greatest assets - our teachers are experienced and highly skilled, and our students are friendly, inclusive and always striving for excellence.
The teaching and support staff are highly skilled, motivated and determined to provide the very best educational and personal outcomes for every student. The academic progress and general wellbeing of each student is constantly monitored by the school, providing students with essential social, emotional and academic support and guidance. We offer a safe, caring and nurturing environment where all students are given every opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Find out more about our school by visiting wanneroosc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Ideally, we are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic leader to join the leadership team as Program Coordinator – Student Services. As a key member of the Schools Leadership Team, the Program Coordinator – Student Services would be responsible for leading and managing a large, diverse and cohesive Student Services team for successful implementation and monitoring processes for managing student welfare, health, and mental wellbeing. To be successful in this role, you will ideally work in collaboration with our other Program Coordinators – Student Services, in leading the Student Services team to ensure there is a clear, strategic and sustainable focus on a positive school environment for all students. Operational and strategic leadership across the phases of learning, is highly valued in this role.
High level skills with the management of educationally at-risk students that includes knowledge of effective intervention, monitoring and reporting strategies in accordance with Department policy and guidelines is highly desirable. The successful applicant should display the capacity to work with external agencies and stakeholders.
As a Positive Behaviour Support school (PBS), you would assist in leading tiered interventions for students at educational risk, along with supporting the whole school implementation of PBS and the development of related process, policies and practices. The ability to plan, communicate effectively, build strong teams, work within budget, set and meet deadlines and flexibility to respond to changing situations and challenges are essential.
As a college that supports students with disabilities in our endorsed Education Support Program, the successful applicant should display their ability to work with a range of students with additional needs would be highly valued.
The successful applicant would embrace a personal commitment to the college STAR values. In addition, there is an expectation that all staff employed by the school have a focus on pastoral care, students’ well-being and commitment to forming positive working relationships with students and colleagues.
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 Justine McNaught-Conroy, Principal on 0436 911 542 or emailing justine.mcnaught-conroy@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Justine McNaught-Conroy, Principal on 0436 911 542.
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 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/SA1066219
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 Wednesday, 28 October 2026