Program Coordinator - Student Services

ArtSupport; City Of Greater Geraldton; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country Teaching Program Allowance

District Allowance

Employer contributions to superannuit

School vacation leave (12 weeks)

Sick and carers’ leave

Housing assistance where applicable

Free relocation

Job summary

Geraldton Senior High School, part of the Department of Education Western Australia, is inviting applications for a permanent full-time Program Coordinator - Student Services commencing Term 1, 2027. Lead student wellbeing initiatives, monitor attendance and engagement, and support teachers through targeted interventions in a culturally responsive environment.

You will work with families and the community to promote inclusive learning, report on wellbeing and engagement, and ensure alignment

Qualifications

• Eligibility: Australian or NZ citizen, permanent resident or valid visa for term;
• Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
• Working With Children Check and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on student attendance, behaviour and social/emotional wellbeing.
• Support educational engagement and early identification of Students at Educational Risk.
• Collaborate with teachers, curriculum leaders and the Student Services/Executive Teams to implement targeted interventions.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, staff and stakeholders to support wellbeing.
• Ensure compliance with Schools Curriculum and Standards Authority requirements through interventions and case management.

Job description

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

At Geraldton Senior High School every student will succeed and feel proud of their culture in a safe, inclusive, and creative environment. We will build inspiring learning spaces and green areas that support wellbeing, creativity, and respect for the environment. Using new technology and hands-on learning, students will explore ideas and find their individual path to success. We will celebrate First Nations Peoples and all cultures working closely with families and the community to create a welcoming and supportive place. Together, we will prepare students to learn now for their future, empowering them to step forward ready to lead, create, and make a positive difference in the world.

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

The Role

The role of Program Coordinator - Student Services is dynamic, strategic, proactive, and hands on. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with the Student Services and Executive Teams to lead relevant programs and initiatives to support the school's values. They will lead with cultural responsiveness and be an effective communicator who is able to handle difficult conversations in a compassionate and empathetic way.

As Program Coordinator, you will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on students in relation to, attendance, behaviour, social/emotional wellbeing, educational engagement, and Students at Educational Risk. This role is an integral part of our Student Services Team, and the successful applicant should display their ability to motivate and lead by example.

As Program Coordinator, you would provide support to teachers and curriculum leaders in student wellbeing and work in a collaborative team to meet all Schools Curriculum and Standards Authority requirements through various strategies such as targeted intervention and student case management. To ensure high quality outcomes for students, the Program Coordinator Student Services would need to build positive, professional working relationships with students, staff, parents, and stakeholders.

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 $5 000 a year
• District Allowance of $ 1 239 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

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

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at [e-mail] or on [phone].

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 Rhonda George-Kennedy, Principal on [phone] or by 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).

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA1072419

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 Monday, 16 November 2026