This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026
Maddington Education Support Centre (ESC) demonstrates a calm and caring environment where every child is valued and treated as an individual. Our school motto is 'We encourage every child to reach their full potential'.
Find out more about our school by visiting maddingtonesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As the Program Coordinator - Student Services, the successful applicant will ideally display leadership skills and experience with encouraging the school community. They should also have the ability to develop and promote the school vision and goals.
The successful applicant will ideally be able to facilitate workforce effectiveness through complex case management, including coordinating multi-agency responses and supporting families with diverse and high-level needs. They should have a comprehensive understanding of NDIS processes and supports, with the ability to assist families in navigating plans, liaising with providers. The ability to train, mentor, and upskill staff in: Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA) processes and social-emotional coaching strategies would be highly beneficial.
A specialist knowledge in ADHD, including current best‑practice strategies and the ability to develop, communicate, and review ADHD management plans in collaboration with staff and families along with experience supporting students with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), including the development of individualised management plans that reflect trauma‑informed, low-demand, and relational approaches are highly desirable qualities.
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 Joanne Markovic, Principal, on (08) 9205 5950 or emailing Joanne.Markovic@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 two (2) 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: SS/SA1015591
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 Tuesday, 31 March 2026
