Program Coordinator - Senior School

Swdc; Bunbury; Hybrid; AUD 142,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer superannuation

12 weeks’ vacation leave

Job summary

Bunbury Senior High School is seeking a dedicated Program Coordinator for Senior School (Year 10–12) to drive wellbeing and engagement programs, pathways planning, and post‑school transitions. You will work within a high‑performing leadership team to support student outcomes across Years 10 to 12.

The role focuses on developing, implementing and improving senior school programs, including careers education, VET, workplace learning and student wellbeing, while fostering a positive and

Qualifications

• Be Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with work rights for the term.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of programs that support student wellbeing, engagement, attendance, behaviour, academic progress and successful post‑school transitions.
• Oversee senior school pathways, careers education, VET and workplace learning, student leadership, health and wellbeing, and complex case management.
• Work closely with students, families, staff and external agencies to drive continuous improvement and data monitoring.

Job description

Division: Independent Public School - Southwest Education Region

Salary: Level 3, $141,551 - $154,896 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

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

Bunbury Senior High School (SHS) is perched on a hill overlooking both the cityscape of Bunbury and the extensive Bunbury beach front. It makes use of its location, extending the boundaries of the campus into the city, to provide students with a unique, rich learning experience in real world settings totally intertwined with the city itself.

The school’s historically listed buildings and exciting new additions symbolise its past and its future in education. Bunbury SHS is not just historically significant to Western Australia, it is a public secondary school whose reputation for care, teacher quality and innovative approach to curriculum implementation is changing the face of education within the South West Region. And it is doing so with impressive results!

The commitment of the leadership team to align system priorities while scanning the education horizons for best practice created the Bunbury SHS three-step philosophy enabling students to maximise their academic potential, resulting in high performance across a range of learning, social and civic outcomes.

Bunbury SHS is seeking a dedicated and passionate Program Coordinator – Senior School (Year 10-12) to join our high-performing leadership team.

This pivotal role leads the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of programs that support student wellbeing, engagement, attendance, behaviour, academic progress and successful post-school transitions. Working closely with students, families, staff and external agencies, the successful applicant will oversee key areas including senior school pathways, careers education, VET and workplace learning, student leadership, health and wellbeing, and complex case management.

The successful applicant willideally displayexceptional leadership, relationship-building and organisational skills. An ability to develop effective data monitoring systems, lead strategic initiatives and drive continuous improvement is a key aspect of the role. They will play a critical role in supporting students to achieve success through the accumulation of educational currency, pathway planning, university, TAFE and employment transitions, while fostering a positive, inclusive and aspirational culture across Years 10 to 12.

Strong interpersonal skills and an enthusiasm to pursue collaborative opportunities with community partners are essential. Highly developed collaborative skills are critical, as you will work closely with other Heads of Learning and the school’s Executive Team to progress whole‑school priorities. You should be capable of translating the intent of the school’s Business Plan and Strategic Directions into a clear, actionable improvement plan for the learning area that guides and supports staff to achieve. See the attached Executive Leadership Functional Framework for specific portfolio distribution for the SSM12 role.

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:

• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

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.

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and

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 Tuesday, 10 November2026