Program Coordinator

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of Wyndham-East Kimberley; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Teaching Allowance

District Allowance

Superannuation 12%

Vacation Leave 12 weeks

Remote Teaching Leave

Other Leave

Housing

Furniture Relocation

Furniture Storage

Vehicle Relocation

Travel Concessions

Air-conditioning Subsidy

Job summary

Wyndham District High School in Western Australia is seeking a Program Coordinator – Student Services to lead student wellbeing, SAER, PBS and whole-school engagement initiatives. The role includes case managing students with complex needs, developing individual plans and collaborating with families and external agencies.

The successful applicant will foster restorative, trauma-informed practices, build strong relationships with staff and the wider community, and may carry a teaching load

Qualifications

• Experience leading wellbeing initiatives in schools.
• Ability to manage Students at Educational Risk (SAER) programs.
• Experience collaborating with families and external agencies.
• Understanding of restorative and trauma-informed approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead student wellbeing, SAER and PBS across the school.
• Coordinate attendance and engagement initiatives.
• Develop and monitor individual student plans in collaboration with staff and families.
• Support teaching staff with targeted literacy/numeracy interventions.

Skills

Leadership

Case management

Collaboration

Restorative practices

Trauma-informed

Education

Bachelor of Education

Teacher Registration WA

Job description

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency

Wyndham District High School is a supportive Kindergarten to Year 12 (K-12) school with a strong culture of collaboration, reflection and professional growth. We use explicit teaching approaches and evidence-based programs and interventions, including Spelling Mastery, MacqLit and Prime Mathematics. As a participant in the Kimberley Schools Project, staff have access to high-quality professional learning, with all teachers supported to participate in classroom coaching, observation and feedback.

Guided by our motto, ‘Positive Attitudes, High Expectations’, we are a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) school with a strong focus on student wellbeing and trauma-informed practice. We are seeking culturally responsive educators who build strong relationships, hold high expectations for every student, and are keen to contribute to our school and the wider Wyndham community.

Wyndham is located 100 kilometres from Kununurra and has a population of approximately 800 people. It is surrounded by some of the Kimberley’s most spectacular landforms, rivers, and wetlands, offering a host of outback adventures.

Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.

The Role

The Program Coordinator – Student Services will provide leadership and coordination of student wellbeing, Students at Educational Risk (SAER), Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and whole-school approaches to supporting student engagement and attendance.

The successful applicant will ideally have experience in case managing students with complex needs, developing and monitoring individual student plans, and working collaboratively with families, staff and external agencies. They should have an understanding of restorative practices and trauma-informed approaches and be able to support staff to implement consistent, strengths-based approaches to student wellbeing and behaviour.

A key aspect of the role is building strong, respectful relationships with students, staff, families and the wider community. The successful applicant should be a culturally responsive educator who values Aboriginal perspectives, works effectively in partnership with Aboriginal staff, families and community, and is committed to becoming an active member of both our school community and the Wyndham community.

The position includes a teaching load, which can be negotiated according to the strengths of the successful applicant. This will include supporting targeted literacy and/or numeracy intervention and working alongside teachers to improve outcomes for students requiring additional support.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative leader who is flexible, solutions-focused and committed to high expectations for all students.

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:

• Attractive Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $15 370 a year
• District allowance of $7 436 a year
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
• Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
• Free GROH housing
• Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract)
• Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
• Vehicle relocation
• Travel Concessions
• Air-conditioning subsidy

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 [e-mail] or on [phone].

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 Danielle Woodhouse, Principal on [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

During the school holidays, please contact Danielle Woodhouse on 0409 072 993.

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).