Program Coordinator - Follow the Dream

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of East Pilbara; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Generous leave provisions

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Eastern Goldfields College (EGC) is offering a permanent full-time role in Kalgoorlie-Boulder as a Follow the Dream Coordinator, joining the Senior Leadership Team. The role focuses on coordinating the Follow the Dream program and integrating it into daily college operations to support students, staff, volunteers, and the community.

The successful applicant will provide educational leadership, build capacity in partnership with Aboriginal families and industry groups, and apply change strategies

Qualifications

• Must hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of WA.
• Eligibility includes Working With Children Check and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of the Follow the Dream program.
• Provide strategic leadership and foster a positive school culture.
• Develop targeted programs and whole-school approaches to improve student achievement.

Education

Teacher Registration WA

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Eastern Goldfields College (EGC) is dedicated to providing a culturally responsive learning environment that fosters excellence, innovation, and student success. As a senior secondary college, we empower both students and staff to grow, lead and thrive. We invest in the professional growth of our staff through high-quality learning, mentoring and leadership development. Whether you're early in your career or expanding your expertise, we provide the support and resources to help you achieve your goals.

Located in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, we collaborate with Curtin University and TAFE to form an education precinct, offering diverse educational pathways including Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), General, Vocational Education and Training (VET), and endorsed programs. Our strong community links support a range of co-curricular activities, clubs, and leadership opportunities. We also have strong collaboration with Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School, working together to maximise student success through shared approaches and seamless educational pathways.

At ECG, we celebrate diversity, value individuality, and create an inclusive environment where everyone is supported to succeed. Together, we inspire achievement and lifelong learning.

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

The Role

EGC is seeking a motivated and effective leader to join the college’s Senior Leadership Team in the role of Follow the Dream Coordinator.

In this role, the successful applicant would play an important part in providing strategic leadership and fostering a positive school culture. The position involves coordinating all aspects of the Follow the Dream program and supporting its integration into the daily operations of the college.

The successful applicant is encouraged to provide educational leadership that builds capacity within the school and community by implementing and promoting the Follow the Dream program. They are invited to support students, school staff, volunteers and community members in sharing ownership of the program’s vision and goals.

Collaboration with school leaders and teaching staff will be important in developing and implementing targeted programs, plans and whole-school approaches aimed at improving student achievement, in line with the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework. The role involves using effective change strategies to help facilitate acceptance and development of opportunities that enhance student educational outcomes.

Managing the operation of the program includes overseeing financial resources, monitoring implementation, and developing improvement strategies based on quality data and contextual information. The successful applicant should foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, especially Aboriginal families, communities and industry groups, to ensure effective program delivery and support for students’ academic and career pathways.

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 $ 8 020 a year
• District Allowance of $ 2 354 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

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 Melanie English, Principal on [phone] or by emailing [e-mail]

During the school holidays, please contact Melanie English on 0415 920 288 or by 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 Monday, 19 October 2026