Coordinator

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of Northam; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer contributed superannution

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging

Job summary

The Department of Education, Western Australia, is seeking a Coordinator to support road safety and drug education across the Wheatbelt. The role involves planning, implementing and evaluating education programs and liaising with school leaders and partner agencies to deliver consistent, evidence-based initiatives.

You will provide practical support and professional learning to teachers and schools, working within the Road Safety and Drug Education branch to advance statewide priorities and

Qualifications

• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a visa with work rights for term of appointment.
• Hold a recognised teaching qualification and be registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia.
• Hold and maintain a current C class driver's licence.
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number.
• Undertake travel throughout the state, including overnight stays and travel in small aircraft to remote locations as required.
• Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, implementation and evaluation of road safety and drug education programs.
• Collaborate with school leaders, government and non-government agencies to support schools to deliver road safety and drug education programs across the state.
• Provide access to practical support, professional learning and resources with a focus on road safety and drug education.
• Work with other Statewide Services teams on shared priorities to deliver integrated services and support to schools across the state.

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

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

We are open to part time applicants at a reduced FTE and encourage all interested applicants to apply.

The Student Engagement and Wellbeing Directorate implements system strategies and priorities to improve the engagement and wellbeing of students and delivers professional learning initiatives and resources for schools to strengthen the capability of the profession.

The Road Safety and Drug Education branch develops and delivers specialised prevention education to keep children and young people safe. The programs are designed to contribute to the reduction of road related injury and harm from alcohol and other drug use. Its education strategies and resources are designed to build the capacity of teachers and schools to implement evidence-based school alcohol and other drug and road safety education programs.

The Role

The coordinator will assist with planning, implementation and evaluation of road safety and drug education programs. You will collaborate and liaise with school leaders, government and non-government agencies to support schools to deliver road safety and drug education programs across the state. The position will be located in the Wheatbelt, and part time requests may be considered.

The coordinator will provide access to practical support, professional learning and resources with a focus on road safety and drug education. You will work with members of other teams in Statewide Services on shared priorities and initiatives to deliver integrated services and support to schools across the state.

Professional Benefits

The position is located in the Wheatbelt our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
• Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)

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 Kerry O'Hare, Manager, Road Safety and Drug Education on (08) 9402 64***or by emailing ***********@education.wa.edu.au

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces 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.
• 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.
• hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia.
• hold and maintain a current ‘C’ class drivers’ licence.
• undertake travel throughout the state, including overnight stays in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan locations and travelling in small aeroplanes to remote locations, as required.
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1049123

Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 27 July 2026