Program Coordinator - Curriculum, Learning and Support

Department of Education, Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Training and career development

Attractive leave provisions

Job summary

The Department of Education, Western Australia is seeking a Program Coordinator at Balcatta Senior High School, offering a full-time, 15-month fixed term position commencing Term 4, 2026. The candidate will play a key role in delivering educational leadership and working collaboratively to develop the school vision.

The successful applicant should have strong communication skills and experience in coaching staff, data analysis, and addressing learning gaps to ensure all students achieve their

Qualifications

• Must hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia.
• Must obtain a valid Working With Children Check before starting.
• Must consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational leadership and promote the school vision.
• Contribute to the development of the school plan.
• Address learning gaps with targeted intervention strategies.
• Coach staff members and conduct classroom observations.
• Build staff capability to implement quality teaching strategies.

Skills

Educational leadership

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Data-informed practice

Coaching staff

Instructional strategies

Education

Teacher registration

Job description

This is a 15 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency

Balcatta Senior High School (SHS) is an Independent Public School dedicated to developing a personalised education to enable students reach their academic, social and cultural potential. At Balcatta SHS, an inclusive learning community with strong focus on pastoral care and student achievement is accomplished through the school’s commitment in providing an engaging, creative challenging curriculum.

Balcatta SHS is committed to student achievement and success with its inclusive approach where all students valued and treated as individuals.

Find out more about our school by visiting balcattashs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

We are seeking to appoint an energetic, inspiring and dynamic leader to take up the Program Coordinator position in Curriculum, Learning and Support.

In collaboration with the Principal and members of the leadership team, the role will provide educational leadership in the school and the community by developing and promoting the school vision, and encouraging school staff, volunteers from the community and others to share ownership of the school’s vision and goals. As Program Coordinator, part of your role includes contributing to the development of the school plan through participative decision making, including assisting in developing policy and establishing and maintaining systems.

The desired applicant will ideally have the capacity to deliver the following:

• Contribute to whole school student achievement data


• Address learning gaps with targeted intervention strategies


• Use of instructional strategies/approaches and support staff


• Lead and implement a whole school literacy focus


• Coach staff members


• Classroom observations


• Build staff capability to implement the Department of Education WA Quality Teaching Strategy and Teaching for Impact.


• Communicate effectively with families and stakeholders

The successful applicant will ideally bring highly effective communication and interpersonal skills, a strong understanding of assessment and data to inform practice, and the ability to build the collaborative relationships that sustain a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.

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


• 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 Tessa Curtis, Associate Principal on [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

During the school holidays, please contact Tessa Curtis on 0403 853 536.

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).

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 19 October 2026