Program Coordinator - Student Services
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027
Join a Team that Makes a Difference!
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and become part of a passionate, supportive school community? At Narrogin Senior High School (SHS), you’ll join a team where your contribution matters and your impact is valued.
We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, where every staff member plays a vital role in shaping the future of our students. Whether you’re experienced in school administration or looking to enhance your opportunity to make a real impact.
The Role
Narrogin SHS is seeking a highly motivated, compassionate and innovative Program Coordinator - Student Services to provide exemplary leadership that maximises student engagement, wellbeing, inclusion and achievement through a comprehensive Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework. The successful applicant will ideally have a strong understanding of adolescent development, student wellbeing and evidence-based intervention practices, and a commitment to supporting students across Years 7 to 12. They will lead with empathy, professionalism and a solutions-focused approach, fostering a culture of high expectations, belonging and success for all students.
As a member of the school's leadership team, the Program Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Executive Team, Student Services staff, teachers, families and external agencies to provide strategic leadership across student wellbeing, engagement and inclusion priorities. They should contribute to whole-school improvement initiatives aligned with the school's Business Plan and student wellbeing goals.
The successful applicant will ideally display expertise in contemporary student support practices, including MTSS, Trauma Informed Practice, restorative approaches, positive behaviour support, attendance improvement strategies, case management and Students at Educational Risk (SAER) requirements. They will coordinate universal, targeted and intensive supports that respond to students' academic, behavioural, social and emotional needs while ensuring equitable access to opportunities for success.
A key aspect of the role involves analysing attendance, behaviour, wellbeing, engagement and achievement data to identify trends, determine support needs and evaluate intervention effectiveness. Using data-informed decision making, the successful applicant will coordinate evidence-based strategies to improve outcomes for individual students and identified cohorts. Experience in complex case management, interagency collaboration and supporting students with diverse needs will be highly regarded.
The Program Coordinator will lead the development, implementation and monitoring of support plans for students at educational risk and ensure compliance with Department of Education policies and legislative requirements relating to student wellbeing, attendance, behaviour, child protection, disability standards and SAER processes. They will maintain high standards of documentation, record keeping and case management practices.
Recognising the unique opportunities and challenges of a regional secondary school, the successful applicant should build strong partnerships with families, Aboriginal students and communities, community organisations, health professionals and external agencies. They will promote culturally responsive practice and contribute to a culturally safe, inclusive and welcoming environment where every student feels valued, connected and supported.
Working closely with teachers, curriculum leaders and Student Services staff, the Program Coordinator will build staff capacity in wellbeing, engagement and behaviour support through coaching, mentoring and collaborative problem-solving. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to manage complex and sensitive situations, are essential.
The role also involves supporting student attendance, engagement, achievement and successful post-school pathways through coordinated interventions, pathway planning and transition support. As a dynamic and hands-on leader, the successful applicant should ideally be highly organised, proactive and adaptable, with a passion for ensuring every student is known, valued, supported and empowered to succeed throughout their educational journey.
The Program Coordinator - Student Services plays an integral role in creating a safe, inclusive and supportive school environment where all students can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Through strong leadership, strategic coordination and a commitment to evidence-based practice, they will ideally contribute significantly to improving student engagement, wellbeing, attendance, achievement and post-school outcomes for the students of Narrogin SHS and the wider community.
About the School
Narrogin SHS is a genuine comprehensive educational institution on a whole-school improvement journey, encompassing the Plan for Public Education in Western Australia and Teaching for Impact framework with a clear direction based on student outcomes. We have a strong academic focus that reflects the aspirations and expectations of our school community, an outstanding sporting program, and a diverse range of upper school pathways, including the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) program. This diverse context also enables us to deliver a range of programs that cater for students' diverse abilities, interests, and future pathways.
The nostalgic two-storey structure of the school has pride of place in the town and has been built on the highest point in the district, offering sweeping views of the town and the hinterlands. Our extensive school grounds include a Hospitality Trade Training Facility with a student-run café, a reasonably new Administration building, and dedicated Music and Performing Arts centres. Narrogin SHS draws students from all directions, including Boddington, Wickepin, Pingelly, and Wagin
Find out more about our school by visiting www.nshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
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:
- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
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 Tara Percival, Associate Principal on (08) 9881 9300 or emailing Tara.Percival@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/TCH1064667
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