Program Coordinator - Senior School
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027
Bunbury Senior High School (SHS) is perched on a hill overlooking both the cityscape of Bunbury and the extensive Bunbury beach front. It makes use of its location, extending the boundaries of the campus into the city, to provide students with a unique, rich learning experience in real world settings totally intertwined with the city itself.
The school’s historically listed buildings and exciting new additions symbolise its past and its future in education. Bunbury SHS is not just historically significant to Western Australia, it is a public secondary school whose reputation for care, teacher quality and innovative approach to curriculum implementation is changing the face of education within the South West Region. And it is doing so with impressive results!
The commitment of the leadership team to align system priorities while scanning the education horizons for best practice created the Bunbury SHS three-step philosophy enabling students to maximise their academic potential, resulting in high performance across a range of learning, social and civic outcomes.
Find out more about our school by visiting bunburyshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Bunbury SHS is seeking a dedicated and passionate Program Coordinator – Senior School (Year 10-12) to join our high-performing leadership team.
This pivotal role leads the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of programs that support student wellbeing, engagement, attendance, behaviour, academic progress and successful post-school transitions. Working closely with students, families, staff and external agencies, the successful applicant will oversee key areas including senior school pathways, careers education, VET and workplace learning, student leadership, health and wellbeing, and complex case management.
The successful applicant will ideally display exceptional leadership, relationship-building and organisational skills. An ability to develop effective data monitoring systems, lead strategic initiatives and drive continuous improvement is a key aspect of the role. They will play a critical role in supporting students to achieve success through the accumulation of educational currency, pathway planning, university, TAFE and employment transitions, while fostering a positive, inclusive and aspirational culture across Years 10 to 12.
Strong interpersonal skills and an enthusiasm to pursue collaborative opportunities with community partners are essential. Highly developed collaborative skills are critical, as you will work closely with other Heads of Learning and the school’s Executive Team to progress whole‑school priorities. You should be capable of translating the intent of the school’s Business Plan and Strategic Directions into a clear, actionable improvement plan for the learning area that guides and supports staff to achieve. See the attached Executive Leadership Functional Framework for specific portfolio distribution for the SSM12 role.
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)
- 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 Michael Sinagra, Principal on (08) 9797 8900 or emailing michael.sinagra2@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 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/SA1070585
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 Tuesday, 10 November 2026