Program Coordinator - Learning Support

Department of Education; Denham; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country Teaching Program Allowance

District Allowance

Employer super contributions

Vacation leave

Other leave

Accommodation subsidy

Relocation assistance

Air-conditioning subsidy

Job summary

Shark Bay School, WA, is seeking a Learning Support Coordinator on a 12-month fixed-term, full-time basis commencing Term 1, 2027. The role includes line management of Educational Assistant staff and hands-on leadership to implement student-centred curriculum and SEN-related adjustments to support diverse learners within the mainstream setting.

The successful candidate will collaborate across staff to strengthen professional development in SEN, foster positive relationships with students,

Qualifications

• Experience leading teachers and coordinating Educational Assistant staff.
• Ability to develop and implement student-centred curriculum and assessment adjustments.
• Knowledge of SEN domain and collaboration for professional development.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish networks.
• Excellent organisational skills, time management, and data analysis.
• Teaching component to be negotiated with the principal.
• Provide administrative support to the school principal.

Responsibilities

• Line-manage Educational Assistant staff and support school improvement.
• Lead teachers to develop and implement student-centred curriculum and assessments.
• Collaborate with staff to strengthen SEN professional development.
• Foster positive relationships with students, families and external partners.
• Provide administrative support to the principal and coordinate records.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Teaching

Job description

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency.

At Shark Bay School we have supportive families and dedicated staff committed to ongoing school improvement. We are a Kindergarten to Year 12 school which provides opportunities for leadership and professional development.

Our school setting is in a World Heritage Area 900 km from Perth, providing excellent opportunities for real world learning.

Shark Bay is a family-friendly community in an area of outstanding natural beauty, famed for its flora, fauna and recreational opportunities as well as rich in opportunities to take part in scientific and ecological programs.

Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.

Role

Shark Bay School is searching for a vibrant, innovative, and experienced Learning Support Coordinator with comprehensive knowledge of policies and procedures.

The role will include line management of the Educational Assistant staff.

The Learning Support Coordinator will have a hands-on role, leading teachers to develop and implement student-centred curriculum and assessment adjustments, to allow students with both diagnosed and imputed disabilities to achieve success within the school’s mainstream context.

The Learning Support Coordinator will work in collaboration with staff to strengthen the professional development of teaching within the Special Educational Needs (SEN) domain.

A high level of interpersonal skills and drive, with the ability to establish and maintain networks, both internally and externally, will be highly regarded.

The successful applicant should have the ability to foster positive relationships with key stakeholders and provide timely support to students, staff and families using a student-centred case management model.

The successful applicant will ideally have exceptional organisational skills, including the ability to manage time effectively, prioritise, keep accurate records and the ability to analyse data to inform planning and practice that improves outcomes for students.

This role will require the Learning Support Coordinator to support children and staff across the K-12 spectrum.

The position will include a teaching component that will be negotiated with the principal.

The Learning Support Coordinator will also provide as required administrative support to the principal.

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 $8 020 a year
• District Allowance of $6 868 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
• Air-conditioning subsidy

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.
• 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.

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.

Advertised Vacancy Number

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SA1071165.

Contact

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Paul Luxton, Principal on [phone] or by emailing [e-mail].

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 27 November 2026.