Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA797162
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2023
Carine Senior High (SHS) is seeking a proactive, dedicated and innovative individual to join their leadership team in the role of Program Coordinator – Careers, Pathways and Transitions.
Carine SHS is a school of choice in the northern suburbs of Perth. The Program Coordinator – Career, Pathways and Transitions will provide educational leadership in the development, implementation, and management of sustainable programs and opportunities for students. The successful applicant should have exemplary interpersonal skills and use effective change management strategies to lead the Carine community to continually reflect on practices and data to develop opportunities for engagement and improvement. The successful applicant will develop and maintain positive partnerships with students, staff, parents, and community members.
The Program Coordinator – Career, Pathways and Transitions will support the career development of students ensuring they are in successful educational pathways. This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring teacher with an interest in student career pathways. You will work with the school leadership team and embed career development activities into curricular and co-curricular programs.
You should be innovative, work collaboratively across a school implementing programs and providing resources to embed career development across learning areas. We are looking for a leader that enjoys working with students to help them imagine and connect with their future career aspirations. Teachers in this specialist role will ideally be competent in the interpretation and analysis of system and school-based data.
To be competitive for this role, a high level of knowledge about the diversity of career pathways, with an understanding of school contexts in relation to local employers, community agencies and training providers is desirable. You will be expected to have strong communication skills and be able to liaise with and share information easily with students, staff, parents, training providers, employers and industry.
A recognised Graduate Certificate in Career Development would be considered desirable
Our school has a rich tradition of service to the local, national, and international community, with our graduates striving to be conscientious global citizens. Our students are provided with opportunities and support to achieve excellence in an extensive range of school-based academic, music, sporting, cultural, leadership and community service programs.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:
- 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;
- 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).
- Capacity to manage physical and financial resources.
Applications will be assessed against the work related requirements of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Carine SHS can be found by visiting www.carinehs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information:
Please contact Suzanne Somerville, Associate Principal, by telephoning (08) 9243 9100 or during school holidays on 0467770484 or emailing suzanne.sommerville@education.wa.edu.au.
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A three (3) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements , in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia;
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement.
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy; and
- complete the Department’s training in Accountability and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 10 February 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
