Program Coordinator - Inclusive Learning

Department of Education; Canning; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Career development

Leave provisions

Job summary

Department of Education WA is seeking a Program Coordinator – Inclusive Learning to join the Student Services team at Lynwood to drive inclusive education practices across the school.

You will lead complex disability case management, coordinate supports for students with diverse learning, social-emotional and mental health needs, and build staff capacity in understanding learning difficulties and trauma to deliver inclusive teaching.

Qualifications

• Leads Inclusive Learning portfolio and drives inclusive education practices across the school.
• Manages complex disability casework and coordinates support for students with diverse needs.
• Builds staff capacity to understand learning difficulties, trauma and mental health conditions to promote inclusive teaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school's Inclusive Learning portfolio and provide strategic leadership.
• Coordinate complex disability case management and support for students with diverse needs.
• Promote inclusive teaching practices in every classroom and monitor adjustment plans.

Skills

Inclusive leadership

Disability case management

Staff development

Collaboration with families

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 With an Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) of 994, we have around 52% Language background other than English (LBOTE) and over 60 different nationalities represented at the school. The school’s diversity and respect for difference is a feature, enabling our students to become positive, resilient, and confident about their futures. An Intensive English Centre supports the development of language skills for students new to Australia. The school learning environment is extremely positive with a strong focus on student wellbeing and the development of social emotional learning through the Homeroom program and a strong Good Standing Policy. Approved Specialist Programs in Soccer and Environment & Life Sciences (EaLS) supports a wide range of General, Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) pathways. With over 50 years of history, Lynwood is complex, diverse, and much loved by the school community and staff. The passion and commitment of students, staff and community members working together in a spirit of absolute positivity about what our students can achieve, is a significant hallmark of this wonderful school. Find out more about our school by visiting www.lynwood.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Program Coordinator – Inclusive Learning

The Program Coordinator – Inclusive Learning, would work as an essential part of the student services team to:

• Lead the school's Inclusive Learning portfolio and provide strategic leadership for inclusive education practices across the school
• Lead complex disability case management and coordinate support for students with diverse learning, behavioural, social-emotional and mental health needs including documented planning
• Support the building of staff capacity to understand learning difficulties, trauma, disability and severe mental health conditions, promoting inclusive teaching practices in every classroom.
• Increase school identification, planning, monitoring and review processes for students requiring adjustments and targeted support
• Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of documented plans, reasonable adjustments and individualised student supports.
• Coordinate Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD), Individual Disability Allocation (IDA), Disability Resourcing and Reporting to Parents - Special Educational Needs (RTP-SEN) processes.
• Provide strategic oversight of the school's Learning Area Education Assistant model and build the capacity of Education Assistants to deliver effective support for teachers and students.
• Facilitate successful transitions for students entering, exiting and moving through the school, including liaison with families, primary schools, secondary settings and external agencies.
• Oversee the operation of the Wellbeing Room and contribute to the development of targeted intervention and engagement programs that support student wellbeing and participation.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, families and external service providers to coordinate evidence-based supports that improve student engagement, wellbeing and achievement.
• Use student data to inform intervention, resource allocation and program evaluation, ensuring a strong focus on improved outcomes for students with additional needs.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to support inclusive practices and positive outcomes for students and families

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 and attractive leave provisions.

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 Angie Thomas, 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

• 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, 18 November 2026