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

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School (KBCHS) is a thriving and inclusive secondary school located in the heart of the Goldfields. As part of a vibrant regional community, our staff enjoy a lifestyle that offers more balance, less time commuting, and greater opportunities to focus on both their professional and personal goals.

With highly subsidised government housing, attractive regional incentives, and the opportunity to accelerate your financial and career aspirations, there has never been a better time to consider a move to regional Western Australia. Combined with Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s strong sense of community, excellent facilities, and unique lifestyle opportunities, KBCHS offers a rewarding environment in which to live and work.

Established in 2006, KBCHS caters for students in Years 7 to 10 and currently has an enrolment of more than 900 students from diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds. This diversity contributes to a rich and dynamic learning environment where every student is encouraged to achieve success.

The school is supported by a highly committed Student Services team that provides exceptional pastoral care and wellbeing support. Our Student Services Managers, supported by dedicated Student Support staff, work collaboratively with students, families and teaching staff to ensure every young person is known, valued and supported to achieve success both academically and personally.

Our teaching staff are passionate, collaborative and committed to delivering engaging, high-quality learning experiences. Through a broad curriculum and a range of specialist programs, KBCHS provides opportunities for students with diverse interests, abilities and aspirations to thrive.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.kalgoorlie-boulderchs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online, and learn more about KBCHS and our community, please watch the video below.

The Role

In collaboration with the Principal and members of the administrative team, the Program Coordinator - Learning Support provides educational leadership in the school and the community by developing and promoting the school vision, and supporting school staff to implement evidence based practice in supporting students with special education needs. As an integral member of the Students Services and Senior Leadership teams, the successful applicnt will attend relevant meetings and case conferences and liaise with school staff, students, parents and external stakeholders.

In addition to this, the successful applicant will ideally:

• Use effective change strategies, to lead the school community to accept and develop opportunities for improved service in the relevant area of responsibility.
• Facilitate workforce effectiveness and provide professional learning for staff and community to improve student outcomes.
• Contribute to the development of the school plan through participative decision making, including assisting in developing policy and establishing and maintaining systems.
• Establish and manage administrative and operational systems in the relevant area of responsibility to ensure the effective operation of the school within departmental policy and guidelines.
• Manage programs, specific curriculum areas and/or portfolios such as:
  • Special Education Needs Planning and Reporting to Parents.
  • Case management of diagnosed special education needs (SEN) students.
  • Support the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and interagency collaboration within the school.
• Facilitate whole school strategic planning in related areas such as transition, professional learning, parent and community engagement and the NDIS.
• Lead, manage and build capacity within the Learning Support team, including the Lead Education Assistant and Education Assistants.
• Undertake administrative duties related to the particular area of responsibility.
• Monitor and manage Disability Resourcing System (DRS) applications and the DRS budget.
• Undertake a teaching or in class support role, as required.

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 a year
• District allowance of $2 354 a year
• 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
• Additional travel concessions

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 Amanda Morton, Associate Principal on (08) 9090 0300 or emailing amanda.morton@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Amanda Morton on 0408 514 439 or emailing Amanda.morton@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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A four (4) 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/SA1065698

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, 30 October 2026