Program Coordinator - Engagement Programs

ArtSupport; Town Of Port Hedland; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country Teaching Program Allowance

District Allowance

12% superannuation

Job summary

Hedland Senior High School in the Pilbara region is seeking a Program Coordinator – Engagement Programs for the Success Program. The role focuses on wraparound support for student wellbeing and achievement, with opportunities to collaborate with teachers and leaders to deliver differentiated learning experiences.

The successful candidate will lead curriculum development, engage with families and the community, and drive data-informed planning to improve literacy, numeracy and student outcomes

Qualifications

• Experience in curriculum development and program design.
• Strong leadership and coordination abilities across staff and students.
• Ability to analyse data to inform teaching and learning improvements.
• Commitment to restorative practices and positive behaviour supports.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Engagement Programs within the Success Program.
• Collaborate with specialist teachers, support staff and the Deputy Principal to design differentiated, data-informed learning programs.
• Develop and implement evidence-based learning activities focused on literacy, numeracy, SEL, work readiness and micro-credentials.
• Co-design support planning and documentation to meet individual student needs.

Skills

Interpersonal leadership

Curriculum development

Data-informed planning

Restorative practices

Staff management

Job description

This is a 6-month fixed term, full-time position commencing as soon as possible with possible extension and/or permanency

Hedland Senior High School (SHS), located in the Pilbara, is an Independent Public-School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our school prides itself on the staff's commitment to a system of positive behaviour supports which focus on care, courtesy, respect, and responsibility. These values underpin our philosophy at Hedland SHS. All staff strive to maintain a school culture which encourages a high standard of behaviour and performance. We have an inclusive and explicit approach that supports all students and staff to achieve success.

The school works hard to build a positive reputation to offer excellent educational opportunities to students. Our exceptional support for staff development and professional growth facilitates high standards of achievement while empowering young people from diverse backgrounds to be successful.

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

The Role

Hedland SHS is ideally seeking a highly experienced, dynamic, organised and innovativeProgram Coordinator – Engagement Programs, for our Success Program, which is part of the BHP Pilbara Education Partnership. The Success Program provides students with extensive wraparound support for their wellbeing and academic achievement.

The program consists of students with a range of complex needs, requiring targeted and differentiated curriculum, and strategic planning. The Program Coordinator – Engagement Programs will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with specialist teachers, support staff, and the Deputy Principal to ensure authentic, relevant, meaningful and challenging learning programs are delivered with a focus on literacy, numeracy, social emotional learning, work readiness skills, micro-credentials and opportunities for students to explore and pursue pathways into further training or employment.

The successful applicant would ideally be a highly effective interpersonal leader with expertise in curriculum development, who works collaboratively with staff, students, carers and community to co-design and implement data-informed and differentiated learning programs, while creating further innovative opportunities to support student engagement, learning and achievement. The successful applicant may have the opportunity to collaborate with support staff in developing documented support planning, and other planning to support individual student needs.

To be suitable for this role, you will ideally need to display the following work-related requirements:

• Strong cultural awareness, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with parents, carers, and the wider community, building productive relationships across diverse educational settings.
• Exceptional leadership, organisational, and time management abilities, including management of staff, resources, and finances while ensuring high educational outcomes.
• Expertise in analysing data and applying professional knowledge to drive high quality curriculum development and increased student achievement.
• Apply restorative practices and behaviour management strategies to foster positive learning environments.

In addition to the above abilities, the successful applicant will ideally be skilled in the following areas:

• high level interpersonal skills to productively support and lead a large team of teachers and allied support staff
• a high level of cultural awareness, and proven ability to engage positively with parents, carers, and the wider community
• exceptional leadership and organisational skills, including the ability to manage time effectively, prioritise, keep accurate records
• the ability to analyse a wide range of data to inform future practice resulting in year-on-year improvement for students
• a strong understanding of restorative practices, classroom management strategies and the positive behaviour in school’s model
• a broad understanding of a range of learning difficulties and support strategies to maximise learning outcomes for all students
• a commitment to excellence in teaching, willingness to engage in regular self-reflection and professional learning designed to take your career to the next level.

This role may also have the opportunity to undertake some teaching loads.

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:

• Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 a year
• District Allowance of $9 299 a year
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• Free relocation
• Additional travel concession
• Air conditioning subsidy

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personalbenefits.

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 Tim Collier, Deputy Principal on [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

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 Wednesday, 28 October 2026