Program Coordinator - Culturally Responsive Secondary Regional And Remote Teaching Team

Department of Education, Western Australia; Western Australia; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education, Western Australia, is seeking a Program Coordinator – Culturally Responsive Secondary Regional and Remote Teaching Team for a 24-month fixed-term full-time appointment commencing Term 1, 2027. The role focuses on culturally responsive pedagogy, student wellbeing and engagement for lower secondary Aboriginal students in regional and remote settings.

You will lead a multi-disciplinary team of secondary teachers, champion professional learning, coaching, and performance

Qualifications

• Experience leading diverse teams in education settings.
• Strong interpersonal and community engagement skills.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team of secondary teachers serving Aboriginal students in regional/remote schools.
• Coach staff, conduct classroom observations, and manage performance processes.
• Develop and evaluate culturally responsive programs and learning pathways.
• Collaborate with families, Elders and partner schools to strengthen student wellbeing and engagement.

Job description

This is a 24-month fixed-term full-time (1.0FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency.

Are you a dynamic, innovative, and culturally responsive leader?

The Role

School Of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE) is seeking to appoint a Program Coordinator – Culturally Responsive Secondary Regional and Remote Teaching Team. In this role, you will ideally engage with students, staff, partner schools and community to support the development of culturally responsive programs and learning pathways. The role supports school-wide planning and capability development, with a strong focus on strengthening culturally responsive pedagogies and student wellbeing and engagement for secondary school students.

As Program Coordinator, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team of secondary teachers who are working predominantly with lower secondary Aboriginal students in regional and remote schools. As an instructional leader, with qualifications and experience in a secondary context, you will ideally bring a strategic and culturally responsive lens to your teaching and to the ongoing collaborative process of developing and implementing instructional models that are responsive to place and context. You would lead professional learning and build staff capability through coaching, classroom observation and the performance management process. Your approach should be informed by a deep understanding of what effective teachers and leaders believe, know and do to create the conditions for student success.

The role ideally requires strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to develop trusting, mutually respectful partnerships with Aboriginal students, families, Elders, and community members. The Program Coordinator plays a vital role in building and strengthening culturally responsive relationships and learning environments to create the conditions for cultural safety. Applicants should have the knowledge and skills to collaboratively design, implement and evaluate learning programs with Aboriginal people to reflect community aspirations, local cultural knowledges, and student voice. SIDE, a Ngaparrtji Ngaparrtji Two-way Science partner school, draws heavily on the initiative’s principles for engagement to connect with the educational opportunities of students' local Aboriginal communities.

Operational management responsibilities of the role may include staff coordination, resource planning, timetabling, monitoring and tracking of student progress, data analysis and development of strategic plans, programs and reports. Critical thinking, flexibility and a strength-based approach to problem-solving will be key attributes in this role.

As SIDE continues its journey of cultural responsiveness, it is highly desirable the successful applicant recognises their own journey and embraces the opportunity for ongoing growth.

School Of Isolated and Distance Education

SIDE has a critical role within the Western Australian education system, supporting system needs and priorities. Our vision is to enhance and expand learning opportunities for Western Australian students, regardless of their circumstances, through high quality, inclusive and culturally responsive educational programs in a blended learning environment, guided by our values of Connection, Courage, Equity, Creativity and Compassion.

SIDE works with approximately 4000 students from diverse communities across Western Australia, including students based in over 300 partner schools. Our external students are predominantly in regional and remote schools and have a range of diverse cultural backgrounds. As a leader at SIDE, you will have the unique opportunity to lead the development and delivery of high-quality, student-focused, programs in a broad range of contexts.

As a recognised leader in blended education in Australia, SIDE models exemplary practice in the use of both synchronous (Webex) and asynchronous (Moodle) platforms of instruction. SIDE has a dedicated training and support program for staff who join our school. Our practice is both contemporary and constantly evolving, making SIDE an exciting and dynamic place to work.

All teaching staff and members of the Leadership team may be expected to participate in our regional travel program to meet the needs of students and partner schools. Visits are planned in negotiation with staff, and at times may include short-term stays in regional and remote locations.

SIDE has a main campus in Leederville and teaching facilities at Canning College, Clarkson Community High School, Northlake Senior Campus and Eaton Community College. By negotiation, you may be based across any of these or future venues.

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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 .

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 Rachael Macfarlane, Deputy Principal on 0428 735 702 or .

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.

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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 of Western Australia
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our or in the attached application package.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SA1069917

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 Wednesday, 11 November 2026.