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

Albany Senior High School (SHS) is a distinguished Independent Public School. As a key institution in the Albany community, we are committed to providing a nurturing and dynamic educational environment for students in Years 7 to 12. Our diverse educational offerings are tailored to support each student's unique aspirations and potential. Albany SHS is proud to be a part of a select group of Public Schools offering a Gifted and Talented program, showcasing our dedication to fostering exceptional talent and providing enriched learning experiences.

At Albany SHS, we foster a vibrant and innovative learning environment where students and staff are encouraged to embrace opportunities, strive for excellence, and celebrate success. We are committed to supporting the pastoral care and wellbeing of our students, ensuring a restorative, culturally responsive, and inclusive school culture where every young person is valued, supported and empowered to thrive.

Albany SHS is entering an exciting period of strategic growth and renewal. Our 2026–2030 strategic direction is centred on Belonging and Connectedness; Effective Teaching and Learning; and Growth and Leadership.

We are strengthening instructional leadership, collaborative professional practice and evidence-informed teaching across our school. We want leaders who develop the capability of others, create opportunities for distributed leadership and translate strategic direction into what students experience in classrooms every day.

Our vision, empowering students to make a positive difference to our global community, and our values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience guide our work.

If you are an educational leader who values relationships, inspires others, embraces innovation and is committed to improving teaching and learning, we welcome your application to help shape the future of Technologies and The Arts at Albany SHS.

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

The Role

Albany SHS is seeking an experienced, innovative and highly capable educational leader to join our leadership team as Program Coordinator – Learning (The Arts and Technologies).

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of The Arts and Technologies at Albany SHS through strong instructional leadership, developing high-performing teams and leading the implementation of the Albany SHS Strategic Plan, with a clear focus on improving student learning outcomes.

The successful applicant will provide educational leadership across The Arts and Technologies learning areas, with leadership of The Arts supported by a Teacher in Charge – The Arts. They will foster a culture of collaboration, professional growth and shared accountability, strengthening contemporary, evidence-informed teaching and learning practices.

A significant aspect of the role will be leading the Technologies and Engineering contribution to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, working collaboratively with other learning areas to strengthen interdisciplinary learning opportunities, industry connections and future pathways for students.

Ideally, applicants will display:

• Expert knowledge of the Western Australian Technologies curriculum and the ability to teach within a Technologies context across Years 7–12.
• The capacity to lead the implementation of the Albany SHS Strategic Plan, translating strategic priorities into effective teaching practices and improved student learning outcomes.
• Strategic and instructional leadership that translates school improvement priorities into effective teaching practices and improved student learning outcomes.
• The capacity to build collaborative, high-performing teams through positive relationships, clear expectations, effective performance management and shared accountability.
• Strong curriculum leadership that strengthens planning, assessment and the use of student data to inform improvement.
• A growth mindset that embraces innovation, creativity and new approaches to teaching and learning, inspiring others to continually develop their practice.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills that build positive relationships with students, staff, families and the wider school community.

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:

• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• Free relocation

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 Melissa Walker, Principal on (08) 6821 1700 or emailing melissa.walker@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
  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/SA1067487

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 11 November 2026