Program Coordinator - Follow The Dream

Department of Education; Shire Of Carnarvon; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country Teaching Program Allowance

District Allowance

Temporary Attraction and Retention Inc

12% employer superannuation

Job summary

The Department of Education invites applications for a permanent full-time position at Carnarvon Community College to support the Follow the Dream program. This is a Term 1, 2027 start and targets aspirational and high-achieving Aboriginal students in Years 7–12 across WA.

The successful applicant will be an experienced teacher with strong curriculum knowledge and the ability to build relationships with Indigenous students, families and staff.

Qualifications

• Experienced teacher with strong curriculum knowledge
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with Indigenous students, families and staff

Responsibilities

• Motivate and support Indigenous students to achieve their highest potential.
• Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders including students, families and staff.
• Contribute to the implementation and ongoing delivery of the Follow the Dream program.

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027. Carnarvon Community College (CC) is proud to be an Independent Public School serving students and families of all ages across the entire town of Carnarvon. Grounded in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and explicit instruction, our motto, Growing Excellence Together, highlights foundational aspects of our College: our commitment to continuous improvement, our high expectations and pursuit of excellence, and the vital importance of working together using evidence-based teaching so every student succeeds. Find out more about our school by visiting carnarvoncc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online. The role The Follow the Dream program is a voluntary out-of-school education program targeted at aspirational and high achieving Aboriginal students in Years 7 to 12 in Western Australia (WA). The program aims to support Indigenous students to excel academically, complete secondary schooling and to achieve other tertiary placements such as Vocational Education and Training (VET), an apprenticeship or traineeship or employment of their choice. The College motto Growing Excellence Together highlights the importance of supporting our students to achieve their full potential and working collaboratively with all stakeholders to do so. The successful applicant will ideally be an experienced teacher, with strong curriculum knowledge, and able to establish and maintain relationships with several stakeholders as well as Indigenous students, families and staff. You will also be able to utilise your energetic and positive attitude to motivate and support our Indigenous students to achieve their highest potential. This position is a great opportunity for you to have a lasting impact on our students. Follow the Dream is a program of the Polly Farmer Foundation (PFF), a not-for-profit organisation delivering strength-based educational programs in selected schools across Australia. For over 26 years, in partnership with the Department of Education and program sponsors, the PFF’s Follow the Dream program has provided academic and mentoring support to aspiring Indigenous students. Since inception, the program has grown throughout Western Australia and beyond, enabling thousands of students to achieve their WACE and successfully transition to post-school training and employment.

Professional Benefits

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.

• Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 a year
• District Allowance of $4 387 a year
• Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $550 see info below
• 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
• Air-conditioning subsidy
• Travel Concessions

Teachers and School Administrators employed at Carnarvon Community College in 2027 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $550 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school. 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].

Eligibility

• 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).

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.

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 Natasha Yew, Principal on [phone] or by emailing [e-mail].

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 16 November 2026