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

Hedland Senior High School (SHS), located in the Pilbara, is an Independent Public-School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our school prides itself on the staff's commitment to a system of positive behaviour supports which focus on care, courtesy, respect and responsibility. These values underpin our philosophy at Hedland SHS. All staff strive to maintain a school culture which encourages a high standard of behaviour & performance. We take an approach that is inclusive, explicit and supports all students and staff to achieve success.

The school has worked hard to build a positive reputation for the excellent educational opportunities it offers students, the exceptional support for staff development and professional growth, and for its high standards of achievement.

Find out more about our school by visiting hedlandshs.wa.edu.au or viewing the video below.

The Role

Hedland SHS is currently seeking a highly experienced, dynamic, innovative, and proactive Program Coordinator (PC) – Student Services to join our Senior Leadership team.

The PC works collaboratively with the Deputy Principal Student Support to lead whole school student wellbeing initiatives whilst overseeing the operational management of our Student Support Centre. The successful applicant will ideally lead individual and whole school case management and works collaboratively with the onsite allied support team, external agencies and wider school staff and community to promote the wellbeing of each student. They lead the school in maintaining a positive learning environment where each student’s physical, social, intellectual, and emotional development is fostered, and our students thrive. 

In collaboration with the Deputy Principal and Student Support and Aboriginal Education teams, you will lead the operations of student support within Hedland SHS, reviewing behaviour support processes and lead the implementation of a streamlined framework that is applied effectively and consistently by the whole school. You will work with Student Support Leaders to ensure they are working proactively, promoting a sense of belonging for all students, working restoratively to solve conflict, and engaging students, caregivers and staff in participative decision-making resulting in improved community relationships and whole school regular attendance.

The ideal applicant will support Student Support Leaders to coordinate transition programs, organise activities, rewards and functions. You will provide counsel to students, parent/carers and staff in relation to academic, behavioural, attendance, social and emotional concerns. You will ideally assist your Leaders to develop, implement, and monitor programs (both in-school and extra-curricular) to maximise student participation. Additionally, we are looking for someone who can ensure their team have the expertise to lead the development and implementation of documented plans to support student engagement and behaviour through all school settings.

The Ideal applicant

In addition to the above abilities, the successful applicant will ideally be skilled in the following areas:

• a high level of cultural awareness, and proven ability to engage positively with parents, carers, and the wider community
• exceptional leadership and organisational skills, including the ability to manage time effectively, prioritise, keep accurate records
• the ability to analyse a wide range of data to inform future practice resulting in year-on-year improvement for our students.
• a strong understanding of restorative practices, classroom management strategies and the positive behaviour in school’s model
• a broad understanding of a range of learning difficulties and support strategies to maximise learning outcomes for all students
• a commitment to excellence in teaching, willingness to engage in regular self-reflection and professional learning designed to take your career to the next level.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:

• Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 a year
• District Allowance of $9 299 a year
• Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $3 000 see info below
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• Free relocation
• Additional travel concession
• Air conditioning subsidy

Teachers and school administrators employed at Hedland SHS in 2027 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $3 000 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.

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 Garrett Kett, Deputy Principal on (08) 9158 1900 or emailing garrett.kett@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; and
• A three (3) 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/SA1071362

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, 23 November 2026