Are you a passionate, innovative, and strategic leader who wants to make a positive difference to schools and improve outcomes for students with disability?
The School of Special Educational Needs: Disability (SSEN: D) is seeking to create a pool of dedicated and dynamic leaders for the Coordinator, Consulting Teacher Service – Disability role (previously known as Head of Service Area), for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The School of Special Educational Needs: Disability
SSEN: D are seeking experienced school leaders who are passionate about supporting our mission to partner with schools to provide collaborative support and resources that promote learning environments where every student’s potential is realised. We seek to make a valued contribution to education through the provision of evidence informed strategies and practical support for students with diagnosed and imputed disability and specific learning disorders, enrolled in WA public schools.
SSEN: D is part of a federation of eight Specialist Schools within the Department of Education, inclusive of the four schools of Special Educational Need; the School of Special Educational Needs: Behaviour and Engagement (SSEN: BE), the School of Special Educational Needs: Medical and Mental Health (SSEN: MMH), the School of Special Educational Needs: Sensory (SSEN: S) and the School of Special Educational Needs: Disability (SSEN: D). Significant collaboration occurs between the Specialist Schools to coordinate support for schools and, where possible, sharing of resources, expertise, professional learning and complex case management.
SSEN: D support includes, but is not limited to:
- Professional development, advice and information on disability and inclusive education-related topics, including policy, legislation, planning and reporting requirements.
- Consultation and collaboration with school-based staff in meeting the educational needs of individual students with disability through the provision of evidence-informed strategies and interventions; this includes direct work with students, modelling of strategies, coaching of staff and provision of resources.
- Consultation, trialling and provision of specialised equipment to support educational access for students with disability, including mobility and positioning and assistive technology.
- Partnering with school administrators in developing school-wide processes and guidelines to facilitate effective support for students with diagnosed and imputed disability, and specific learning disorders.
SSEN: D's leadership team are based across both the Statewide Services Centre (Padbury) and at our South Hub (South Lake). Appointed applicants may be required to move between these locations and will be required to visit regional areas. The Coordinator - Consulting Teacher Service - Disability (Coordinator) will be required to work within an extended leadership team to lead strategic planning, implement and review School and Department priorities. They are responsible for assigned portfolios, membership on identified committees, and fostering positive relationships and partnerships with networks, regions, external agencies and Statewide Services supports.
The role may involve travelling to locations in local and regional areas, including state-wide travel with overnight stays and may include long-distance driving, some of which may be in remote locations. Suitable applicants may be required to hold a current and valid 'C' class driver's licence.
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The Role
The Coordinator should have the ability to effectively lead, communicate and coordinate support to schools. Suitable applicants should have experience across a range of educational contexts, providing leadership in the area of disability and supporting students with additional needs. Ideally, Coordinators will have a strong understanding of creating a positive work culture and fostering teams with a strength-based approach to produce positive outcomes.
Coordinators are responsible for:
- Leading teams of Consulting Teachers, located in the Perth metropolitan area and across regional locations.
- Providing a responsive and proactive range of supports to schools and regions.
- Supporting employee performance and promoting professional development.
- Effective leadership of complex case management, often in collaboration with multiple key stakeholders.
- Contributing to strategic planning and school improvement, in collaboration with an extended leadership team.
Suitable applicants would have the ability to innovate bold and creative solutions, and to be able to respond effectively to short timelines, within a high-pressure environment. As such, applicants should be flexible, able to work both collaboratively and independently, and be aligned to Department initiatives and priorities, particularly those related to disability and inclusion
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 Zoe Carville, Associate Principal on 0457 509 611 by emailing zoe.carville@education.wa.edu.au
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 two (2) 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 high level professional knowledge and capability to develop, coordinate and deliver educational programs, that incorporate evidence- based pedagogy and best practice to support high level of educational outcomes for students with disability.
- Demonstrated highly developed leadership skills, including the ability to effectively manage teams, deliver positive outcomes and manage physical and financial resources.
- Demonstrated high level oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with people at all levels.
- Demonstrated high level conceptual and analytical skills, together with the proven ability to manage complex cases and provide innovative solutions to complex problems and issues.
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: SS/SA1038246
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 25 May 2026
