This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Wanneroo Secondary College (SC), an Independent Public School, is a co-educational secondary school catering for 1360 students from years 7-12. This role is to lead and manage our newly established local area intake inclusive endorsed Education Support Program that opened in 2024. A bespoke build was opened in June of 2026. We currently have Year 7-9 growing to include Year 10 in 2027. The program is for students with Autism and/or an Intellectual Disability with low to moderate levels of need. At capacity we will have approximately 80 students in the program.

Our staff are dedicated and hard-working, sharing a strong, inclusive, collegiate spirit and a school ethos that encourages Self Discipline, Achievement, Respect and Trust (STAR)

Our Education Support program is committed to empowering students with disability to develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to thrive beyond school, supporting meaningful pathways into employment, further education and training, independent living and community participation.

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

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and committed Program Coordinator to provide strategic and educational leadership within our Education Support program and across the College.

Working collaboratively with the Principal and leadership team, the successful applicant will lead high-quality, differentiated and individualised learning programs that support students with disability to achieve positive learning, wellbeing and post-school outcomes.

A key focus of the role will be leading effective approaches to complex behaviour, positive behaviour support and risk management, ensuring safe, supportive and inclusive learning and working environments for both students and staff. The Program Coordinator should build staff capability through coaching and mentoring and drive whole-school approaches to inclusion, strengthening the participation, belonging and achievement of students in the program across the College.

The successful applicant will ideally display:

• Strong educational leadership in Education Support and inclusive education aligned with system directives.
• Capacity to lead differentiated and individualised teaching and learning for students with diverse and complex needs.
• Experience leading responses to complex behaviour, including positive behaviour support and risk management.
• Ability to promote safe learning and working environments for students and staff.
• Capacity to coach, mentor and build the capability of teachers and support staff.
• Ability to lead whole-school inclusion strategies and build strong partnerships with families, agencies and community organisations.
• Knowledge of post-school transition and pathways, including employment, VET, further learning, independent living and community participation.

Experience with senior secondary pathways, ASDAN, VET, transition planning and explicit literacy and numeracy instruction will be highly regarded. The successful applicant may be required to undertake a small teaching load as directed.

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 Brooke McFarlane, Associate Principal, on (08) 6401 9800 or emailing brooke.mcfarlane@education.wa.edu.au

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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

• A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  1. Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
  2. High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
  3. 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).
  4. 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/SA1069323

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, 2 November 2026