This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026
Cannington Community Education Support Centre is a level 5 school that caters for over 120 secondary aged students from Years 7 to 12. Independence, achievement and respect are our Centre's core values. Our motto 'Learning for Life' reflects our belief that learning occurs throughout life and that our students require specialised curriculum to adequately prepare them. We are committed to working with families and other stakeholders to prepare pathways for our students when they leave school.
We provide a specialised curriculum with a focus upon Literacy, Numeracy, Personal and Social capabilities and Vocational Education and Training (VET) to students with identified disabilities. Our students come from a wide variety of backgrounds and we pride ourselves on our diversity. We offer many programs designed to supplement mainstream curriculum with a functional emphasis and we are committed to evidence based practice, and person centred planning. Our students participate in School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) courses as well as Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network (ASDAN) and other accreditation schemes including Technical and Further Education (TAFE) certification.
We have a safe learning environment where all staff are trained to deal with student behaviour with dignity and care. We are a Positive Behaviour Support school. All students receive funding from Disability Resources and Services (DRS). We share the campuses of Cannington Community College and Sevenoaks Senior College.
Find out more about our school by visiting Cannington Community Education Support Centre or Schools Online
The Role
As a Program Coordinator, you will work collaboratively with the Principal and members of the school Leadership team to provide educational leadership within the school and the community. You will develop and promote the school's vision for success by building a positive and inclusive school culture and encourage school staff, volunteers, and community members to share ownership of the school's vision and goals.
The role is pivotal to providing pathways for the students ensuring their social and emotional learning is catered for as well as co ordinating differentiation of academic programs. Student and staff wellbeing, pastoral care, attendance, positive behaviour support, engagement and post school options are priority areas of work.
An extensive understanding of disability, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and behaviour support planning would be highly beneficial. An understanding of Department of Education (DOE) policies and procedures related to student wellbeing and safety as well as a working knowledge of Compass and other support systems would be advantageous. The successful applicant will ideally be a highly effective communicator who is able to handle difficult conversations in a compassionate and empathetic way and build positive professional working relationships with students, staff, parents and external stakeholders.
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 Andrew Wilson on (08) 9351 2480 or Andrew.Wilson@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 Check and 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 (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 three (3) 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/SA992146
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 Monday, 8 December 2025
