This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025
Coodanup College is a caring learning environment where we support our students to strive for excellent standards of achievement and behaviour. Located in south-eastern Mandurah, our college caters for students in Years 7 to 12, with a high number of resourced students and students with complex behaviour needs in a mainstream school. Through our motto 'Explore, Dream, Discover', our College is known for encouraging our students to explore through their learning, dream about what they want to achieve at school and beyond, and discover ways to be the best they can be. We nurture our students to have strong self-belief in achieving success now and in the future. We provide a vibrant and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Find out more about our school by www.coodanup.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Coodanup College is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Program Coordinator: Inclusion to join their leadership team.
This role will ideally encompass a combination of responsibilities, including oversight of Learning Support—where the successful candidate will ideally coordinate the implementation of Special Educational Needs (SEN) for resourced students, Child Protection and Family Support (CPFS) involved students, and those enrolled in SEN-reported programs and Complex Behaviour Support. The ideal applicant will possess up-to-date, comprehensive knowledge of SEN and ensure that all practices are aligned with current legislation and frameworks such as the Disability Discrimination Act, Disability Standards for Education, Autism, Curriculum Reform Communities (CRC) guidelines, and relevant parliamentary reports. A deep understanding of student services principles is desirable, as the role involves leading the development of tiered, cohesive approaches to support student wellbeing, engagement, and learning across the College. This includes meeting the diverse needs of students, particularly those with complex challenges. The successful candidate will ideally also collaborate closely with classroom teachers and Learning Area Leaders to implement appropriate adjustments, which may include environmental changes, targeted interventions, assessment accommodations, and behavioural or social supports.
To be successful in this role, you should be a passionate educator, culturally responsive and committed to making a difference in the lives of young people. As the successful applicant you will ideally possess exceptional interpersonal, organisational and management skills to complement your outstanding leadership capabilities. You should have the capacity to develop innovative programs and review school processes where evidence-based decision making will be regular practice.
The successful applicant will ideally have display their capacity to build positive relationships with students, staff and the broader community. They should also be an agile leader who can communicate effectively and garner buy-in with staff. They should be committed to actively supporting the growth of the school’s positive culture. Skills and experience working in a pastoral care capacity is highly desirable
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 Fleur Henry, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 0409 505 394 or emailing Fleur.Higginbotham@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/SA976495
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, 26 June 2025
