This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026.
Halls Head College (HHC) is uniquely situated on the 'island' of Halls Head just south of Mandurah. The local intake area of HHC is south, close to the Waroona Shire boundary. The contributory primary schools are Glencoe, Halls Head, Falcon, South Halls Head and Ocean Road. The College provides a secondary education for students who live in the rapidly growing coastal strip, south of Mandurah.
Our College offers all students diverse choices, authentic opportunities to develop essential life skills and a rigorous, caring and safe environment to learn and grow in. Our staff has a wealth of expertise, experience, and a genuine desire to constantly improve their practice to benefit all students.
We encourage our students to think critically and creatively, develop problem solving skills and work effectively both individually and in groups to achieve their goals. Our impressive record of achievement in vocational education and training is supported by outstanding facilities and industry trained staff. Through our Motto of Learning for Life we aim to provide an environment that values cultural differences, promotes a love of learning, and empowers students to make a positive contribution to our world. All members of our College community are asked to share, model and promote our values of Care, Courage and Commitment.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly effective school that has a well-deserved reputation.
Find out more about our school by visiting hallsheadcollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
HHC is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Program Coordinator – Inclusion to join their staff.
Ideally, the successful applicant will be able to promote an inclusive philosophy and practice within HHC. Applying the principles of Universal Design, the successful applicant should help create an environment where every student can excel. A key component of this role is to lead Education Support Staff, developing co-design processes to help teachers and essential services staff provide exemplary service to students who need this support.
In this role, you should create a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students, focussing on the development of the whole child. Ideally, the successful applicant will have the following attributes; they will be able to practice care; be curious about learning and about learners; be invested in the College and community; be reflective of themselves and their practice.
The successful applicant will also provide leadership and support to teaching staff with Special Needs students in mainstream classes, through the development and implementation of a differentiated curriculum. This will be via Teaching and Learning Adjustments (TALAs) or Individualised Education Plans (IEP’s) using Reporting to Parents: Special Educational Needs (RTP SEN) Planning. Experience around the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) on school students with disability and Individual Disability Allocation (IDA) would be highly sought after, as would experience in managing the resourcing needed to support schools making teaching and learning adjustments and for schools to meet their obligations under disability legislation.
As Program Coordinator for Inclusion, you will have line management responsibilities for Special Needs Teachers and Education Assistants. You will build the capacity of staff through a Performance and Development process and via strategic collaboration with Executive and Leadership to support Business and Operational Plans.
The successful applicant will ideally have well-developed communication skills to work closely with a range of staff including health professionals and outside agencies at the school, cluster, town and regional level to collaboratively seek positive student outcomes and family support. To this end, you should have the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with students, teachers, allied professionals, families and community members.
You will ideally strive for excellence through dedication, self-reflection and progressive classroom practices, particularly via experience in teaching students with a range of educational needs.
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 Amanda Gundrill, Associate Principal on (08) 9581 0600 or emailing amanda.gundrill@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 two (2) 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/SS1026669
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, 23 February 2026
