Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS689786
This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2022
Are you an effective leader who is committed to improving student outcomes?
Ocean Reef Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to appoint an innovative, passionate and highly motivated Student Services Program Coordinator.
To be successful in this role, you will need to model innovative, future-focused thinking and be committed to making a difference in the lives of young people. You will ideally possess excellent communication and public relation skills that allow you to build and maintain collaborative and respectful partnerships across the school and the wider community. Exceptional interpersonal, organisational and instructional skills are highly desirable as you lead the school through its school improvement agenda. We value creative thinking that leads to better solutions and outcomes for our students.
The Program Coordinator - Student Services will provide advice and guidance to the Executive leadership team with regard to organisational and operational changes to enhance achievement of targets set in the school’s Business Plan. The ability to analyse student performance data and use this in planning is highly desirable.
In collaboration with members of the Executive and Student Services team, the Program Coordinator - Student Services will provide 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.
The successful applicant will provide a leadership role across the school in developing and implementing a whole school approach to student wellbeing and raising academic performance. You will be responsible for planning, actioning and reviewing the Student Services strategic plan, as well as developing strategies and programs to ensure engagement and improved learning outcomes for students. An understanding of curriculums and pathways is highly desirable.
The Program Coordinator - Student Services oversees the work of a dedicated team in an operational, mentoring and managerial role. You will model a culture of self-reflection and improvement, providing coaching and mentoring as you promote professional growth and leadership capabilities in others.
On a day to day basis, this position requires significant expertise in the management of individual, group and school behaviours, attendance, social emotional and academic wellbeing. This position requires excellence in communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to resolve conflict and provide timely and appropriate support to students, staff and parents.
Ocean Reef SHS is committed to ensuring every child is on a pathway to success. Through a high performance culture, and teacher efficacy, we nurture every student's talents. We foster the knowledge, skills, capabilities, attributes and values they will require for successful ongoing learning and life beyond school.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- 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;
- 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).
- Capacity to manage physical and financial resources.
Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Ocean Reef Senior High School can be found by visiting www.oceanreef.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information:
Please contact Karon Brookes, Principal, by telephoning (08) 6206 2700 or emailing Karon.Brookes@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holiday period, please contact Karon Brookes on 0416 298 916.
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include
- A statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school.
- A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- Hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia;
- Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy; and
- Complete the Department’s training in Accountability and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 2 August 2021.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.