Program Coordinator - Student Engagement and Wellbeing

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of Esperance; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country Teaching Program Allowance $8,

District Allowance $2,354 a year

12% employer superannuation

12 weeks’ vacation leave

Over 20 days other leave

Travel Concessions

Subsidised accommodation

Free relocation

Job summary

Department of Education, Western Australia is seeking a Program Coordinator for Student Engagement and Wellbeing at O’Connor Primary School in Kalgoorlie-Boulder. The role focuses on leading educational leadership, driving restorative practices, and coordinating wellbeing initiatives within a collaborative school community.

You will work with the administrative team, contribute to the school plan, and support staff in Tier 1–3 engagement activities, with possible extension or permanency beyond

Responsibilities

• Lead the school’s engagement and wellbeing initiatives and coordinate Tier 2 support as CBSC.
• Analyse attendance, behaviour and wellbeing data to identify trends and inform interventions.
• Collaborate with the Principal and admin team to implement restorative practices and school-wide wellbeing strategies.

Job description

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

O'Connor Primary School (PS) is a friendly school that values the support and participation of the school community. The staff are dedicated and enthusiastic in their endeavour to ensure the best outcomes possible for every student. This is epitomised in the school motto 'Friendship and Achievement' which drives the school’s values program which also focuses on Inclusion and Respect (FAIR). O'Connor PS has a strong focus on Restorative Practice.

The school is well resourced with many new buildings and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) being placed into classrooms. We have several purpose-built rooms to cater for science and music which complement the general teaching classrooms. The grounds are well developed, and several areas are designed for specific age groups.

O'Connor is in Kalgoorlie-Boulder and was named after Charles Yelverton O'Connor (CYO), the Chief Engineer for Western Australia from 1891 until his death in 1902. CYO designed and, for the most part, guided the construction of the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme that first brought water to Kalgoorlie in 1903, as it does today.

Kalgoorlie-Boulder has a population of over 30 000 and lies 600 km east of Perth. It is primarily a mining and service city. O'Connor PS was constructed in 1996 and has grown steadily to reach a population of over 700 students from Kindergarten to Year 6.

For more information about Kalgoorlie visit here. Find out more about our school by visiting www.oconnorps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

For more information and to see a video about joining O’Connor Primary School staff, please click the video below.

The Role

As the Program Coordinator for Student Engagement and Wellbeing, you will work collaboratively with the Principal and members of the administrative team to provide educational leadership within the school and the community. Using your effective change strategies, you will lead the school community to accept and develop opportunities for improved service in Student Engagement and Wellbeing. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of the school plan through participative decision-making, including developing policy and establishing and maintaining systems.

You will undertake the Complex Behaviour Support Coordinator (CBSC) role in the school. They will coordinate and support the Tier 2 support for engagement and wellbeing in this CBSC and Wellbeing coordination role, as well as working with Admin in regard to Tier 1, 2 and 3 engagement. They will assist in the evaluation of the effectiveness of the school’s engagement and wellbeing procedures, identify strategies for improvement and support staff with their planning and engagement in their CBSC role.

A key aspect of the role involves analysing attendance, behaviour, wellbeing, engagement and achievement data to identify trends, determine support needs and evaluate intervention effectiveness. Using data-informed decision making, the successful applicant will coordinate evidence-based strategies to improve outcomes for individual students and identified cohorts. Experience in complex case management, interagency collaboration and supporting students with diverse needs will be highly regarded.

You will work directly under the Engagement Deputy Principal and at the direction of them and the principal, as well as assisting the school administration team with student support as directed. You may undertake a teaching or in class support role, as required. Responsibilities may change over time according to the needs of the school.

The successful applicant should ideally display exceptional strategic planning and operational management skills to support working in a shared, collaborative arrangement with staff. They will be working with the school leadership and staff in supporting the implementation of restorative practices in the school, with experience in implementing restorative practices being well regarded. Experience in managing and supporting teachers with complex student behaviours will also be highly sought. They will be driving whole-school approaches to wellbeing, engagement, and positive student outcomes.

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:

• Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8 020 a year
• District Allowance of $2 354 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
• Travel Concessions
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• Free relocation

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

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 Damien Dickinson, 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

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 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 Thursday, 5 November 2026