Please note as of Wednesday, 4 September at 11:55am there has been an amendment to the closing date.
Regional Learning Initiatives are seeking to establish a pool of Program Coordinators - Regional Learning Initiatives for fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2024 and up to the end of March, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Western Australian Department of Education has entered into an agreement with the Australian Government Department of Education, to develop and deliver the Scaling Up Success in Remote Schools Program. Through this program, the Regional Learning Initiative (RLI) will work to expand the Kimberley Schools Project to selected schools in the Goldfields and Midwest Education Regions.
The project has 2 key components:
- Targeted teaching – evidence-based teaching strategies, quality materials and frequent measurement of achievement.
- Community engagement – development with the community of extended learning programs and related initiatives. Support includes coaching and advice for school leaders and teachers around building and sustaining positive school-community partnerships.
The Program Coordinator – Regional Learning Initiatives will be based in the Goldfields or Midwest Education Regions.
The Role
Suitable applicants will demonstrate exemplary teaching practice and an understanding of explicit instruction practices. Scaling Up Success in Remote Schools Program is working to build a low variation model of instruction across the Goldfields and Midwest schools involved in the program. Suitable applicants will be responsible for modelling effective instruction, primarily in Kindergarten to Year 2, but may also be required to support and coach teachers in Years 3-10. An understanding of the importance of data to drive practice and how to support teachers to analyse and unpack data sets would be advantageous.
The Program Coordinator – RLI will provide instructional coaching and as such the suitable applicant should have have a high level of interpersonal skills and require the ability to form trusting relationships with teachers from various backgrounds and experience. As a member of the RLI team, you will be working with high performing colleagues in a positive and supportive environment.
We are seeking applicants with an outstanding work ethic, a desire to learn and a commitment for high individual and team performance. A willingness to assist in the design and delivery of Professional Learning is also desirable.
Professional Benefits
- We are located in Geraldton and Kalgoorlie and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including flexible working hours and part-time arrangements
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
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 Toni Colling, Project Principal - Regional Learning Initiatives on 0417 966 356or by emailing Toni.Colling@education.wa.edu.au
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces 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.
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
- hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia.
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
- undertake travel throughout the Goldfields and or Midwest region
- obtain or hold a current Western Australian driver’s licence
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and 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 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 ability to lead strategic change in a school context and generate and apply innovative solutions.
- Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
- Demonstrated highly developed verbal and interpersonal communication skills with 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.
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: DOE910318
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 1 October 2024.
Please note that Jobs WA will be unavailable from 5pm on Friday 27 September to 10pm on Sunday 29 September 2024 (AWST) due to scheduled maintenance. Applicants will not be able to submit job applications over the maintenance period.
