This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025
Alkimos College is seeking to appoint a committed and passionate Program Coordinator – Autism to lead the college’s Specialised Autism Learning Program (SALP); an endorsed educational program for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This position has arisen due to the impending retirement of the foundation Program Coordinator.
Located in the northern suburb of Alkimos with sweeping ocean views, Alkimos College opened in 2020 with our foundation Year 7 cohort, providing local intake area students with access to an exceptional secondary education in world-class learning facilities. Each year we have added an additional cohort and will reach our full complement of Year 7 -12 in 2025.
Stage 1 buildings include administration, lower school student services, library, gymnasium, fitness centre, food studios, cafeteria, IT labs, technologies workshops, general classrooms, science laboratories, and nature play area. Shared oval and community facilities with the City of Wanneroo are available via the adjacent Halesworth Park precinct. Stage 2 (rolling out in 2024), includes a new SALP centre (Home Room and SALP classroom), performing arts centre, lecture theatre, senior school student services centre and general classrooms.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.alkimoscollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Alkimos College is seeking a dedicated and passionate leader for the role of Program Coordinator - Specialised Learning Program (SLP) Autism. This exciting opportunity is perfect for an enthusiastic individual committed to supporting the holistic development of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), enabling them to achieve their full potential.
The Specialised Learning Program (SLP) provides individualised, neurodiversity-affirming support designed to engage students in their learning, enhance academic achievement, and foster the development of essential adaptive skills. Targeting autistic students at risk of disengagement or underachievement, the program aims to remove barriers to learning and create an environment where students can thrive.
As Program Coordinator you will lead you team to implement the following key elements:
- Tailored plans focus on building organisational skills, social cognition, positive peer relationships, and emotional self-regulation.
- Dedicated SLP homerooms led by skilled teachers and education assistants who use evidence-based approaches to support students.
- Neurodiversity-affirming strategies aligned with the "National Guideline: For supporting the learning, participation, and wellbeing of autistic children and their families in Australia" (Autism CRC, 2022).
- Support across the school setting, ensuring consistent strategies that recognise each student’s unique strengths, challenges, and identity.
As the Program Coordinator, you will take a key leadership position, collaborating closely with staff to ensure the program’s success. You will:
- Provide professional leadership within the SLP and across the school.
- Build staff capacity to deliver inclusive, supportive education for autistic students.
- Lead strategic planning and operational management as part of the senior leadership team.
- Drive whole-school approaches to inclusivity, engagement, and positive student outcomes.
You will play a crucial role in establishing and developing this important program. If you are an experienced educator with a passion for creating inclusive learning environments and have strong strategic and operational skills, we encourage you to apply.
All applicants are also encouraged to consider the information in the advertisement when submitting their application.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
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 Nancy McNally, Principal, Alkimos College on (08) 9561 7300 or emailing nancy.mcnally2@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 experience, knowledge and high-level skills in applying evidence based methodologies and interventions for individual education plans.
- Demonstrated professional knowledge, and the ability to apply this knowledge, to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for students.
- Demonstrated highly developed leadership skills in a diverse range of educational settings.
- Demonstrated high-level communication, interpersonal and public relation skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
- Demonstrated high-level conceptual and analytical skills, together with the proven ability to provide innovative solutions to complex problems and issues.
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/SA970770
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 3 June 2025
