This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026
The School
Our Future Story
At Geraldton Senior High School (SHS) every student will succeed and feel proud of their culture in a safe, inclusive, and creative environment. We will build inspiring learning spaces and green areas that support wellbeing, creativity, and respect for the environment. Using new technology and hands-on learning, students will explore ideas and find their individual path to success. We will celebrate First Nations Peoples and all cultures working closely with families and the community to create a welcoming and supportive place. Together, we will prepare students to learn now for their future, empowering them to step forward ready to lead, create, and make a positive difference in the world.
Find out more about our school by visiting geraldtonshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
We are looking for a dynamic, adaptable and collaborative individual who is committed to effectively leading The Arts team. You should be an outstanding educator and be willing to take on significant levels of accountability and change management. As Program Coordinator - The Arts, you will become part of our committed Leadership Team and work collaboratively with Arts staff, students and the wider school community to provide educational leadership through developing and promoting the school’s vision and strategic directions.
You should possess excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to cooperatively lead and manage a vibrant Arts team to provide students with the highest quality curriculum delivery and programs. You will ideally be innovative, knowledgeable and possess thorough understandings of instructional and curriculum leadership whilst keeping abreast of the latest developments pertaining to the Arts Learning Area and the Business Plan. You should be reflective, assessing the effectiveness of the Arts Learning Area, teaching practice and assist to cultivate a safe and accountable learning environment.
Applicants should have an excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Arts Curriculum and proven ability to teach across Years 7 to 12. You will lead in a culturally responsive manner and provide the best learning opportunities for students; experience in developing and leading an Indigenous Arts program will be viewed as highly desirable.
The successful applicant would promote active learning and provide engaging learning activities which facilitate students at all levels achieving their potential. Applicants will ideally be improvement focused, participate in ongoing professional learning opportunities and continually reflect on their own teaching and leadership practice to enhance student engagement and achievement outcomes.
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 $5 000 per year
- District allowance of $1 239 a year
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 000 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
Teachers and school administrators employed at Geraldton Senior High School in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 000 (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 Rhonda Kennedy, Principal on (08) 9965 8400 or emailing Rhonda.Kennedy@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 four (4) 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/SA1042884
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, 25 May 2026
