This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025
At Baldivis Secondary College (SC), we are committed to educational excellence, with a strong focus on quality teaching and providing the widest possible range of opportunities to support individual achievement and learning success.
This commitment is reflected in our whole-school implementation of Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) strategies. Across all learning areas, our teachers embed AVID methodologies alongside effective instructional practices and 21st-century learning tools to enhance academic outcomes and ensure every student is prepared for success beyond school
Find out more about our school by visiting www.baldivissc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Are you committed to closing the opportunity gap for students and shaping their post-school pathways through innovative curriculum development, strong industry partnerships, and impactful career education initiatives?
If so, you may be the ideal applicant for the role of Program Coordinator – Pathways at Baldivis Secondary College, a role that plays a vital part in preparing students for life beyond school. Working in close collaboration with staff across the college, the Program Coordinator – Pathways provides strategic leadership in curriculum development, student support, and staff capacity building.
We are seeking a dynamic and future-focused leader to drive our Tertiary and Career Readiness (TCR), Vocational Education and Training (VET), and Workplace Learning (WPL) programs. The successful applicant may play a pivotal role in fostering student engagement, leading staff, and representing the college within key educational and industry networks ensuring all students have access to meaningful, future-ready learning pathways.
Key Responsibilities may include:
- Tertiary and Career Pathway Development
- Leadership of VET and Workplace Learning Programs
- Strategic Partnerships and Representation
- Curriculum and Staff Development
- Data Monitoring and Program Management
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 Lee Jarvinen, Deputy Principal on (08) 9523 3600 or emailing lee.jarvinen@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 three (3) 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/SA973956
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 Tuesday, 17 June 2025
