This is a 11 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency

Towards Tomorrow - Creating a successful future for all!

Karratha Senior High School (SHS) is proud of its ability to achieve academic excellence as well as opportunities for all through its co-curricular programs. We provide our students with the chance to become confident learners, skilled leaders and responsible citizens. For over 50 years, the school has catered for a diverse range of students and continues to do so today. Local students with a connection to the land, along with students from across Western Australia, Australia and from around the world, make for a vibrant student population.

The community and the school share the responsibility for the growth and development of our students, working together to make our school a safe, respectful, innovative, and exciting learning environment. Student learning and wellbeing are paramount. We maintain high expectations for every student, so that they will achieve their best. We acknowledge that the adolescent years are a time when every young person requires care and nurturing, and we provide a range of supports that ensure our students are equipped with the skills, knowledge and understanding to grow and develop into productive citizens for tomorrow. Karratha SHS is an inclusive school supporting students with disabilities to engage in mainstream classrooms, while our dedicated Inclusive Learning Unit supports students who require individualised programs.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.karrathashs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

The Aboriginal Education Support Coordinator provides Aboriginal perspective, knowledge and understandings to support the work of building the capacity of the school staff to strengthen cultural responsiveness and improve education outcomes for Aboriginal students. They research, develop, implement and monitor programs, strategies and systems that provide an effective service for students and family members and improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

The successful applicant will ideally, provide guidance and advice to school staff, including the school leadership teams, to support them to engage with and respond in culturally responsive ways to Aboriginal organisations, community members and parents/caregivers. Additionally, you will idealy assist with planning, organising and facilitating professional learning for school staff and staff from partnering agencies on issues relating to Aboriginal education and Aboriginal cultural awareness.

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 Samantha Smith, Manager Corporate Services], on (08) 9182 6900 or emailing samantha.smith2@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

Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 50d of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). We will only consider applicants who are Aboriginal for this position.

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.
• 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.

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; and
• A three (3) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

1. Demonstrated knowledge of issues and needs of Aboriginal children, families and communities and experience in applying that knowledge to the education sector.
2. Demonstrated skills and experience in working with individual or small groups of Aboriginal students who are experiencing difficulties.
3. Demonstrated well developed verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to negotiate and resolve conflict.
4. Demonstrated well developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.
5. Demonstrated well developed research, conceptual and analytical skills and experience in identifying problems and developing strategies and support programs.

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/SS1071790

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 Friday, 20 November 2026