This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026

Located in Hammond Park on Irvine Parade, the college opened in 2020 to Year 7 students. The college buildings include state of the art classrooms, a library, administration and extensive student services area. The college also features specialist facilities for performing and visual arts, science laboratories, food and textiles, design and technology workshops and a gymnasium. The cafeteria is the hub of the central precinct and provides indoor and outdoor seating, landscaped gardens and open spaces. Multipurpose courts and oval were also included in the first stage of the build.

Hammond Park Secondary College is a dynamic, highly collaborative school with a diverse range of pathways to support our students.

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

The Role

In collaboration with the Principal and members of the leadership team, the Program Coordinator ideally provides educational leadership in the College and the community by developing and promoting the College vision and leading strategic directions for students with special education needs. You should  lead with evidence-based practices, build staff capacity through professional learning and coaching, and contribute to whole-school planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

The successful applicant should promote and support inclusive practices within the college and help create an environment where all students are able to reach their potential. A key component of this role ideally is to lead special educational needs staff and develop processes to enable staff to provide exemplary service and support to students with disabilities and special educational needs.

The key responsibilities of the Program Coordinator – Learning Support ideally include:

• Line management of Special Needs Education Assistants
• Develop, implement, monitor, and review plans to support students’ learning needs
• Submission of Disability Resourcing applications, Disability reviews and checklists
• Case management of students with diagnosed conditions including diagnosis documentation, family and outside agencies liaison, and teacher communication
• Whole school strategic planning in related areas such as transition, professional learning, parent and community engagement, development of pathway planning
• Collaboration with relevant school leaders and staff with regards to assessment adjustments and applications
• Maintaining and updating the National Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD)
• Managing the transition process from Year 6 to Year 7 for students with identified special needs.

The college motto ‘Connect, Empower, Innovate’ and our values of Wellbeing, Excellence, and Relationships will be actively demonstrated in this role.

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 Joanne Willesee, Principal on (08) 9395 3800 or emailing joanne.willesee@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

• 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/SA1062639

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, 31 August 2026.