This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026 with possible extension
The ideal commence date will be Week 4 of Term 2, however this is negotiable. We encourage all applicants available now and from Term 3 to apply.
Hedland Senior High School (SHS), located in the Pilbara, is an Independent Public School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our school prides itself on the staff's commitment to a system of positive behaviour supports which focus on care, courtesy, respect, and responsibility. These values underpin our philosophy at Hedland SHS. All staff strive to maintain a school culture which encourages a high standard of behaviour and performance. We have an inclusive and explicit approach that supports all students and staff to achieve success.
The school works hard to build a positive reputation to offer excellent educational opportunities to students. Our exceptional support for staff development and professional growth facilitates high standards of achievement while empowering young people from diverse backgrounds to be successful.
Find out more about our school by visiting hedlandshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online or viewing the video below.
The Role
Hedland SHS is currently seeking a highly experienced, dynamic, organised and innovative Program Coordinator – Engagement Programs, for our Success Program, which is part of the BHP Pilbara Education Partnership. The Success Program provides students with extensive wraparound support for their wellbeing and academic achievement.
The program consists of students with a range of complex needs, requiring targeted and differentiated curriculum, and strategic planning. The Program Coordinator – Engagement Programs will work collaboratively with specialist teachers, support staff, and the Deputy Principal to ensure authentic, relevant, meaningful and challenging learning programs are delivered with a focus on literacy, numeracy, social emotional learning, work readiness skills, micro-credentials and opportunities for students to explore and pursue pathways into further training or employment.
The ideal applicant would be a highly effective interpersonal leader with expertise in curriculum development, who works collaboratively with staff, students, carers and community to co-design and implement data-informed and differentiated learning programs, while creating further innovative opportunities to support student engagement, learning and achievement. The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to collaborate with support staff in developing documented support planning, and other planning to support individual student needs.
Our ideal applicant would ideally display:
- Strong cultural awareness, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with parents, carers, and the wider community, building productive relationships across diverse educational settings.
- Exceptional leadership, organisational, and time management abilities, including management of staff, resources, and finances while ensuring high educational outcomes.
- Expertise in analysing data and applying professional knowledge to drive high quality curriculum development and increased student achievement.
- Apply restorative practices and behaviour management strategies to foster positive learning environments.
In addition to the above abilities, the successful applicant will ideally be skilled in the following areas:
- high level interpersonal skills to productively support and lead a large team of teachers and allied support staff
- a high level of cultural awareness, and proven ability to engage positively with parents, carers, and the wider community
- exceptional leadership and organisational skills, including the ability to manage time effectively, prioritise, keep accurate records
- the ability to analyse a wide range of data to inform future practice resulting in year-on-year improvement for students
- a strong understanding of restorative practices, classroom management strategies and the positive behaviour in school’s model
- a broad understanding of a range of learning difficulties and support strategies to maximise learning outcomes for all students
- a commitment to excellence in teaching, willingness to engage in regular self-reflection and professional learning designed to take your career to the next level.
This role may also include a teaching load.
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 $10 210 per year
- District allowance of $9 299 a year
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $4 000 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
- Air-conditioning subsidy
- Travel Concessions
Teachers and school administrators employed at Hedland Senior High School in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $4 000 (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 Tim Collier, Deputy Principal on (08) 9158 1900 or emailing timothy.collier@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Tim Collier on 0484 030 044.
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; and
- 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/SA1035349
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 Wednesday, 22 April 2026
