This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025 with possible extension (12 months)
At Boddington District High School (DHS) we hold high expectations of the children and young people in our care – as well as of ourselves and our colleagues. As a school we continuously reflect on our performance, seek feedback on how we can improve, and work together to support change. Our aim is to create a school where every student experiences a sense of connectedness and belonging to the school community, of being known as an individual, and where staff care about every student’s overall progress and wellbeing. We believe that ‘Every student matters, everyday’ at Boddington DHS and through working in partnership with our community, that all students will ‘learn, grow and succeed’.
Located 120 kilometres south-east of Perth, Boddington DHS offers courses from Kindergarten to Year 10. We attract students from the local community as well as students from Quindanning, Wandering, Bannister and Crossman. We offer the successful applicant the opportunity to work in a positive, welcoming and supportive school environment that has the benefits of a country, close knit community combined with close proximity to the metropolitan area.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.boddingtondhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Our ideal applicant will have high expectations, display a commitment to excellence and have the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents, agencies and the broader school community.
The successful applicant will ideally be motivated, collaborative and highly organised leader who will build on and strengthen our school-wide values and positive culture. You would have a lead role in the development and implementation of the School Wellbeing Framework and support day-to-day secondary student engagement and wellbeing, in collaboration with the school leadership team.
As the Program Coordinator - Wellbeing, you will have the opportunity to:
- Lead the implementation of intervention models and planning to target the academic, social, and emotional development of individual students and/or groups of students who require additional support.
- Assist in the provision of support, mentoring and proactive strategies for students requiring additional support with engagement, challenging behaviour and/or wellbeing
- Work collaboratively with our students to ensure student voice is heard and informs planning, policy reform and practise
- Work with key stakeholders to enhance the ‘student experience,’ support the coordination of activities, workplace learning, student events and increase opportunities for student leadership
- Be responsible for driving improvements in evidence-based instructional practices to support students with both diagnosed and imputed needs—such as autism, dyslexia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and intellectual disability
- Establish and manage administrative and operational systems in the relevant areas of responsibility, particularly in Special Educational Needs (SEN), to ensure effective operation within Department of Education (DoE) guidelines and policy. Lead the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process and support teachers working with students who require a significant level of differentiated educational delivery
The successful applicant will ideally have a good understanding of positive behaviour support and effective school and classroom student engagement practises. They should be able to contribute knowledge, understanding and interventions to the conditions that support student engagement and wellbeing. Previous experience and knowledge of Trauma Informed Practices in a school setting would be highly desirable.
The successful applicant will ideally have knowledge, skills and experience of the Western Australian Curriculum, assessment and reporting requirements for Years 7 to 10 with an understanding of Reporting to Parents systems and the Connect platform.
This role may involve a 0.2 – 0.4 FTE (maximum) teaching load. A proportion of this load may be allocated to the delivery of targeted wellbeing programs or allocated based on the successful applicant’s qualifications, background and skill set.
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:
- 11.5 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 Adrian Norton, Principal on 08 9884 2900 or emailing Adrian.norton@education.wa.edu.au.
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. 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/SA969007
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, 5 June 2025
