Program Coordinator - Senior School

Department of Education; Bunbury; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 12%

12 weeks vacation leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Bunbury Senior High School (WA) is seeking a dedicated Program Coordinator – Senior School (Year 10-12) to join our high-performing leadership team. The role oversees senior school pathways, careers education, VET and workplace learning, student leadership and wellbeing, working with families, staff and external agencies to improve outcomes.

The position is permanent, full-time, commencing Term 1, 2027, with a focus on data monitoring, strategic initiatives and collaborative school-wide planning

Qualifications

• Eligibility: Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or valid visa with work rights for term of appointment.
• Registration with Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia.
• Working With Children Check before you start; and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check with current Screening Clearance Number.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation and ongoing improvement of programs supporting student wellbeing, engagement, attendance, behaviour, academic progress and post‑school transitions.
• Collaborate with students, families, staff and external agencies; oversee senior school pathways, careers education, VET and workplace learning, student leadership, health and wellbeing.
• Build and monitor data systems; drive strategic initiatives and continuous improvement; translate school priorities into actionable plans.

Job description

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. Find out more about our school by visiting bunburyshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

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 will ideally display exceptional 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

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

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].

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).

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 Tuesday, 10 November 2026