We are seeking to establish a pool of Program Coordinator – Academic Performance for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Carine Senior High School (SHS) is an Independent Public School and school of choice in the northern suburbs of Perth. Our school vision is to seek excellence in education. We do this through individualised student pathways, which are consistently reviewed and adapted to ensure the best possible outcomes for all students. The school plans and consults with families, universities and vocational training facilitators to help students achieve their best possible results for their futures.
Why Carine SHS?
- Award-Winning School: WA Secondary School of the Year in 2017.
- Supportive Environment: Staff wellbeing is built into the business plan.
- Strong Community: High student retention rate and excellent academic and pastoral care.
- Academic Excellence: An enviable reputation for strong academic achievement supported by comprehensive data analysis and intervention programs.
Find out more about our school by visiting carinehs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Please note that we currently have 1 permanent fulltime position available starting term 2, 2026.
We are seeking ahighly focused and enthusiastic Academic Performance Program Coordinators who would work collaboratively with the Associate Principal Lower School to monitor and improve academic performance, develop and lead literacy and numeracy strategic plans, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Some of the role key responsibilities as Academic Performance Program Coordinator may include the following:
- Academic Leadership: Monitor academic performance of Lower School students, facilitate academic referral processes, and develop strategies to improve individual and cohort outcomes using available data.
- Data Analysis and Strategic Planning: Analyse Lower School data including OLNA, NAPLAN, and Reporting to Parents (RTP) to guide strategic planning and interventions. Create individualised academic support pathways and targeted support strategies for students at academic risk.
- Transition and Placement: Coordinate Year 6 transition testing and data collection, support primary school visits, conduct new student placement testing, and facilitate Year 10 to 11 course counselling.
- Program Management: Manage academic support programs including the Library Homework and Study Schedule, Academic Peer Mentor program, Education Perfect platform, and whole school study skills program.
- Professional Learning: Facilitate professional learning to help develop Quality Teaching Strategies and differentiation in the classroom. Develop a culture of observation and feedback with staff and model exemplary teaching practices.
- Student Support and Communication: Support intervention programs, facilitate parent information evenings, provide effective feedback and communication to parents, staff, and students.
- Assessment and Literacy: Support Lower School Assessment Policy implementation, manage Year 9 and Year 10 exams and co-ordinate NAPLAN and OLNA. Work with the Senior Management Team on literacy planning and implementation.
Suitable applicants will ideally have the following attributes:
- Collaborative Leader: Displays strong leadership skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and build positive relationships.
- Effective Communicator: Possess excellent communication skills to engage effectively with students, staff, parents, and the broader community.
- Data-Driven: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and use data to drive academic improvement and inform strategic planning.
- Organised and Strategic: Exhibits strong organisational and time management skills with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and lead whole-school initiatives.
- Student-Focused: Committed to promoting an environment of active and positive learning that enables all students to achieve their highest potential.
- Literacy and Numeracy Expertise: Specialty in literacy and/or numeracy is highly desirable.
If you are passionate about data-driven academic improvement and supporting students to reach their potential, we highly encourage you to apply.
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 Raya Sara, Associate Principal, on (08) 6235 7500 or emailing Raya.Sara@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 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/SA1028016
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 19 February 2026
