This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026
Alkimos Primary School opened in February 2016 and caters for around 700 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school continues to develop a highly engaging and dynamic learning environment, where building relationships between students and community is key. The school hosts a Specialised Learning Program (SLP) for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This program supports the individual needs of students with ASD from Kindergarten to Year 6 who are at risk of disengagement, underachieving and/or have significant difficulties with adaptive behaviours. It is an intervention pathway to mainstream schooling.
Find out more about our school by visiting alkimosps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Alkimos Primary School is seeking a dedicated and passionate leader for the role of Program Coordinator - Specialised Learning Program (SLP) Autism. This exciting opportunity is perfect for an enthusiastic individual committed to supporting the holistic development of autistic students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), enabling them to achieve their full potential.
The SLP provides individualised, neurodiversity-affirming support designed to engage students in their learning, enhance academic achievement, and foster the development of essential adaptive skills. Targeting autistic students at risk of disengagement or underachievement, the program aims to remove barriers to learning and create an environment where students can thrive.
As Program Coordinator you will lead you team to implement the following key elements:
- Tailored plans focus on building organisational skills, social cognition, positive peer relationships, and emotional self-regulation.
- Dedicated SLP homerooms led by skilled teachers and education assistants who use evidence-based approaches to support students.
- Neurodiversity-affirming strategies aligned with the "National Guideline: For supporting the learning, participation, and wellbeing of autistic children and their families in Australia" (Autism CRC, 2022).
- Support across the school setting, ensuring consistent strategies that recognise each student’s unique strengths, challenges, and identity.
As the Program Coordinator, you will take a key leadership position, collaborating closely with staff in both the SLP and in the mainstream settings and families and outside agencies to ensure the program’s success. You will:
- Provide professional instructional leadership within the SLP and across the school.
- Build staff capacity to deliver inclusive, evidence-based, supportive education for autistic students.
- Lead strategic planning and operational management as part of the senior leadership team which includes monitoring the effectiveness of the program using SLP and whole school data systems.
- Drive whole-school approaches to inclusivity, engagement, and positive student outcomes.
You will play a crucial role in further developing this important program and also sharing your knowledge and expertise with staff in the mainstream school. If you are an experienced educator with a passion for creating inclusive learning environments and have strong strategic and operational skills, we encourage you to apply.
All applicants are also encouraged to consider the information in the advertisement when submitting their application.
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 Alan Kelly, Principal, on (08) 9562 9800 or emailing Alan.kelly@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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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 experience, knowledge and high-level skills in applying evidence-based methodologies and interventions for individual education plans.
- Demonstrated professional knowledge, and the ability to apply this knowledge, to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for students.
- Demonstrated highly developed leadership skills in a diverse range of educational settings.
- Demonstrated high-level communication, interpersonal and public relation skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
- Demonstrated high-level conceptual and analytical skills, together with the proven ability to provide innovative solutions to complex problems and issues.
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/SA998891
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, 3 June 2026
