Program Coordinator - Follow The Dream

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of Upper Gascoyne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country Teaching Program Allowance

District Allowance

Temporary Attraction and Retention Inc

Employer contributions to superannuatn

Vacation leave (12 weeks)

20+ days of leave

Subsidised accommodation

Free relocation

Air-conditioning subsidy

Travel concessions

Job summary

Carnarvon Community College in Western Australia seeks a dedicated teacher to lead the Follow the Dream program for Indigenous students in Years 7–12. The role emphasizes strong curriculum delivery, building relationships with students, families and staff, and promoting high expectations through PBS and evidence-based teaching.

This permanent full-time position begins Term 1, 2027, with support from the Polly Farmer Foundation and the Department of Education.

Qualifications

• Strong curriculum knowledge and ability to deliver engaging lessons.
• Experience building relationships with Indigenous students, families and staff.
• Ability to motivate students and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Follow the Dream program with Indigenous students in Years 7–12.
• Collaborate with Polly Farmer Foundation and school staff to support outcomes.
• Uphold program goals of academic excellence and post-school pathways.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Indigenous students support

Positive Behaviour Support

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

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 to 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

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 $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. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.

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].

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].

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

• 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).

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

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.

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