Program Coordinator - Inclusive Learning

Department Of Education, Western Australia; Lynwood; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Training and career development

Job summary

Department of Education, Western Australia is advertising a permanent, full-time position for a Program Coordinator – Inclusive Learning commencing Term 1, 2027 at Lynwood. The role sits on the School Leadership team, coordinating MTSS and intervention across the school to support inclusive education and student wellbeing.

You will lead complex disability case management, oversee tiered support programs (LEAP, Access 10, LEAF), and work with teachers, families and external agencies to improve

Qualifications

• High standards of professional practice and leadership
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with case management and multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS)

Responsibilities

• Lead intervention across the school and oversee Tier 2 programs (LEAP, Access 10, LEAF).
• Ensure an evidence-based, data-informed approach to student selection and pedagogy.
• Coordinate complex disability case management and support for students with diverse needs.
• Build and maintain partnerships with teachers, families and external agencies to improve student outcomes.
• Lead development, implementation and monitoring of documented plans and adjustments.

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.

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The Role

The Program Coordinator – Inclusive Learning is a member of the School Leadership team and would work collaboratively with the wider-school community to develop a consistent practice framework and embed Multi-Tiered Systems of Support in the school to provide a positive, inclusive learning environment for all students. This is a strategic role where the successful applicant would lead intervention across the school and involves oversight of the school’s Tier 2 academic intervention programs (LEAP, Access 10, LEAF), ensuring an evidence-based, data informed approach to student selection, teacher professional learning and pedagogical practice that suits the needs of these programs. A small teaching load may be a component of the role.

Effective coordination and leadership of complex case management is central to this position. The suitable applicant should display a high level of understanding of the case management of students that includes knowledge of effective intervention, monitoring and reporting strategies. Highly developed communication skills will enable you to work closely with a range of staff including inter-departmental and external agencies at the school level to collaboratively seek positive student outcomes and family support. To this end, you should have the ability to build and maintain positive relationships and partner with teachers, families, and community members to achieve student success.

One of Lynwood’s core values is inclusion. 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. Find out more about the benefits by visiting .

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 .

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.

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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 of Western Australia
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a 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 or in the attached application package.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA1071211

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.

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

Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 18 November 2026