This is a 21 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025 with possible extension
Our School
Kalumburu Remote Community School (RCS) runs a 0-3 KindiLink program, an Early Years class, three composite Primary classes and two composite Secondary classes.
From 2019, our school has been part of the Kimberley Schools Project (KSP), a federally funded initiative established to strengthen teaching pedagogy and improve outcomes for Kimberley students. The four pillars of the project are targeted teaching, better early years learning and care, regular attendance, and increased student and community engagement. Kalumburu RCS receives support in the form of professional learning, coaching, and funding through its participation in the project.
Our staff at Kalumburu RCS are a positive, supportive team and we have strong external supports from KSP and The School of Special Educational Needs: Behaviour and Engagement (SSEN:BE) coaches. Community participation and involvement in the school are actively encouraged. Each term, a Stronger, Smarter day is held to celebrate culture and achievement.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online
Kalumburu’s Location
Kalumburu, meaning 'Path by the River’ or ‘River Crossing', is the most northerly Aboriginal Community in Western Australia and is situated on Kwini Country on the banks of the King Edward River. The nearest townships to Kalumburu are Kununurra (565km SE), Wyndham (560km SE) and Derby (650km W). Road access to the region is dependent on seasonal conditions and Kalumburu is often inaccessible by road for 4-6 months of the year. Alternative access is by air from Kununurra, and supplies are regularly delivered by sea.
The Community of Kalumburu currently numbers around 500 people and is serviced by the school, community clinic, community store including takeaway, and an administration office providing postal, banking and Centrelink services.
Kalumburu also provides many opportunities for outdoor recreational activies including fishing, camping and 4-wheel driving.
The Role
Kalumburu RCS is seeking a dedicated, culturally responsive leader to fill the role of Level 3 Program Coordinator – Student Engagement.
The Program Coordinator provides leadership and support for students, staff and the community at Kalumburu RCS. The Program Coordinator works in conjunction with the school’s Leadership Team to develop the academic, social and emotional wellbeing of the students and staff at the school. To be successful in the role, you ideally be able to provide strong and consistent leadership within the Attendance and Engagement area of the school. The role involves leading the Attendance team as the Coordinator of Attendance. This includes creating attendance plans for Primary and Secondary students. The successful applicant will follow up on absent students from the community and liaise with School-Based Attendance Officers and School Officers. The ideal candidate will also create and manage the Students Whose Whereabouts are Unknown List (SWU). Additionally, the ideal candidate will monitor staff attendance follow-ups through file and Integris systems. Another responsibility is compiling and printing the Daily Absence lists for distribution to attendance staff. You will provide feedback on attendance during weekly meetings. The role also includes the line management of Attendance staff.
The successful applicant may also perform a teaching role and or other duties as per the business needs of the school. A commitment to positive approaches and maintaining our positive staff culture is essential while having personal resilience will support your success in living in a very remote location.
The Ideal Candidate
In providing leadership of student engagement, the Program Coordinator follows the school’s Strategic Plan and implements the school’s Attendance Plan in conjunction with school and system priorities. The Program Coordinator collaborates with the administration team and teaching staff to review and further develop whole-school plans.
Ideally, the successful applicant will have the ability to manage a small team, create opportunities for student and community engagement, be well organised and have excellent interpersonal skills.
The successful applicant should have a sound knowledge of attendance procedures, Students at Risk (SAR) strategies and be able to forge relationships with external agencies.
As the Program Coordinator, you will ideally have the ability to work calmly and consistently to support student learning and behaviour within the whole school context and support the social and emotional wellbeing of students in Years Kindergarten to Year 12 (K-12). While experience in leadership roles is highly regarded, aspirant leaders are also encouraged to apply.
Strong communication skills are required to work closely with external agencies such as the Kimberley Attendance Team and other local support agencies. The successful applicant will build positive relationships with all students and stakeholders and maintain student wellbeing by developing a consistent approach to promoting regular attendance and positive behaviour. Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Supports (PBS), Stronger Smarter practices and the Zones of Regulation program would be highly regarded.
Ideally, our Program Coordinator will have the interpersonal skills to develop mutually respectful relationships with community members and organisations. To be successful in this role you, the successful applicant will exhibit a passion for improving outcomes for Aboriginal students, have experience in engaging Aboriginal families and an excellent understanding of the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework. While experience working in remote communities is not essential, a willingness to develop positive relationships with all stakeholders in Kalumburu is vital to ensuring positive outcomes for students
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:
- Attractive Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $20870 per year
- District allowance of $7436 per year
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2209 see info below
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters
- Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
- Free GROH housing
- Airconditioning Subsidy
- Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract)
- Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
- Vehicle relocation
You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – click here for details
Teachers and school administrators employed at Kalumburu Remote Community School in 2025 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2209 (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.
The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.
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 Simon Duncan, Principal on (08) 9171 7460 or emailing simon.duncan@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Simon Duncan on 0484 362 628.
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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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 four (4) 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. disengaged students, 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: SS/SA962955
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 Thursday, 24 April 2025
