This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension/or permanency
Eastern Goldfields College is dedicated to providing a culturally responsive learning environment that fosters excellence, innovation, and student success. As a senior secondary college, we empower both students and staff to grow, lead, and thrive. We invest in the professional growth of our staff through high-quality learning, mentoring, and leadership development. Whether you're early in your career or expanding your expertise, we provide the support and resources to help you achieve your goals.
Located in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, we collaborate with Curtin University and TAFE to form an education precinct, offering diverse educational pathways including Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), General, Vocational Education and Training (VET), and endorsed programs. Our strong community links support a range of co-curricular activities, clubs, and leadership opportunities.
At Eastern Goldfields College, we celebrate diversity, value individuality, and create an inclusive environment where everyone is supported to succeed. Together, we inspire achievement and lifelong learning.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.egc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
For more information about living in Kalgoorlie and working at Eastern Goldfields College, please watch the video below.
The Role
Eastern Goldfields College seeks to appoint a dedicated, highly competent and enthusiastic Program Coordinator – Practical Courses. The successful applicant will ideally possess exceptional interpersonal, organisational and management skills to complement outstanding leadership capabilities in the combined areas of Visual Art, Home Economics, Design and Technology and Physical Education Studies.
The successful applicant should be innovative, dynamic, strategic and proactive. You will ideally have strong interpersonal skills and a passion to raise the profile of Practical Courses Learning Areas by providing relevant and engaging curriculum programs to suit the needs of students ranging from General through to Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) pathways.
The Program Coordinator - Practical Courses will ideally be creative and flexible in exploring alternate and innovative delivery methods. Applicants do not need experience in teaching within all areas but should possess the capacity to transfer skills and be resourceful in using external curriculum experts. Duties will include (but are not limited to); a teaching load, performance management of teaching staff, leading curriculum development, managing financial resources of the learning areas, promoting the learning areas and developing partnerships with our network schools, training providers and Curtin University.
The successful applicant will ideally support the implementation of the school’s Business Plan, work and teach in a team environment, be committed to whole school approaches and initiatives and focused on an evidence-based approach to teaching through data analysis and self-reflection. You should have knowledge and skills to utilise systemic data such as Student Achievement Information System (SAIS) to address individual student learning needs. As the successful applicant, you should actively participate in professional learning opportunities and continually reflect on your classroom practice to sustain a culture of high-quality teaching and ongoing improvement.
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 Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8 020 per year
- District allowance of $2 354 a year.
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $3 000 see info below
- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
- Additional Travel Concession
Teachers and School Administrators employed at Eastern Goldfields College in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $3 000 (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 Melanie English, Principal on (08) 9092 3100 or emailing Melanie.English@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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checkand obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
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 being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A 4 (four) 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/SA1006376
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 Friday, 14 November 2025
