Program Coordinator - Student Services

Department of Education; Kelmscott; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Training and career development

Attractive leave provisions

Job summary

Kelmscott Senior High School (SHS) in Western Australia seeks a permanent, full-time Manager of Student Services to oversee two SSOs across years 7–12 and lead the student services hub. You will analyse student data with the deputy principals, advise and coach staff, coordinate interventions, liaise with parents, support emergency planning, and drive restorative practice school-wide.

The Department of Education offers competitive salaries, flexible work arrangements, professional development and

Qualifications

• Must be Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• Must hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia.
• Obtain a 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.

Responsibilities

• Data analysis of student services with the DP’s and overseeing appropriate interventions.
• Manage the student services office, processes, workflow and staff accountability in the student services hub.
• Advise and coach the SS managers and SSOs.
• Advise the Principal on data patterns, opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Ensure the managers lead the case management meetings for tiers of intervention.
• Liaise with parents when required to support the managers.
• Be responsible for emergency management when it may arise.
• Lead school-wide implementation of restorative practice in conjunction with the DP’s.

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 A hallmark of Kelmscott Senior High School (SHS) is the strong positive engagement between staff, students and the community. Our shared goal is to inspire students to reach their full academic, social, and emotional potential. Kelmscott SHS has a proud reputation of promoting students to be active citizens at the local, state, national and international levels. Join us and be part of a school where innovation, diversity, and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. We are a proud Independent Public School offering Specialist Programs in Agriculture, Music, and Gifted and Talented, plus Academic Extension Programs in Mathematics, Science, English, and HASS. Our multicultural community is celebrated, and our students are encouraged to be active citizens locally, nationally, and globally. Find out more about our school by visiting Kelmscott Senior High School or Schools Online .

The Role

Student services at Kelmscott SHS consists of a Manager and two SSO’s in Years 7 and 8, 9 and 10, 11 and 12. This role oversees the Managers and School Support Officers (SSO’s) from years 7 to 10.

• Student services data analysis with the DP’s and overseeing appropriate interventions.
• Management of the student services office, processes, workflow and accountability of staff in the student services hub.
• Advising and coaching the SS managers and SSO’s.
• Advising the Principal of data patterns, opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Ensuring the managers lead the case management meetings for tiers of intervention.
• Parent liaison when required to support the managers.
• Emergency management when it may arise.
• School wide implementation of restorative practice in conjunction with the DP’s.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. 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 Mark Jeffery on 0410 689 146 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).

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA1067054 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, 26 October 2026