Program Coordinator - Student Services

Department of Education; Shire Of Carnarvon; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country Teaching Program Allowance $10

District allowance $4 387

12 percent employer contributions to 4

12 weeks’ vacation leave

More than 20 days of other leave

Subsidised accommodation

Free relocation

Air-conditioning subsidy

Job summary

Department of Education WA is seeking a Program Coordinator - Student Services for Carnarvon Community College. You will lead MTSS interventions, manage Student Services operations, and develop school–community partnerships to support wellbeing and attendance.

The role requires strong interpersonal and organisational skills, with a focus on data-driven improvement and collaboration with external agencies and families. Term 4, 2026 start, permanent full-time position.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate ability to build and maintain school–community partnerships.
• Strong understanding of MTSS and tiered interventions.
• Experience in data-informed decision making and program coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and monitoring of MTSS interventions across the school.
• Establish and manage administrative and operational systems in Student Services.
• Coordinate with external agencies and families to promote student wellbeing and attendance.
• Use data to drive continuous improvement in student engagement and behaviour.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Teacher Registration WA

Job description

About the School

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026 Carnarvon Community College is proud to be an Independent Public School serving students and families of all ages across the entire town of Carnarvon. Our motto: Growing Excellence Together, highlights some of the foundational aspects of our College. Firstly, our commitment to continuous improvement and growth. Secondly our pursuit of excellence and the high expectations we have for our students. Finally, the importance of us all working together to ensure every student, is a successful student. Find out more about our school by visiting carnarvoncc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

The Program Coordinator - Student Services should possess outstanding interpersonal, communication and organisational skills. The successful candidate should have the ability to build and maintain effective school and community partnerships with parents, carers and external agencies such as the School of Special Educational Needs: Behaviour and Engagement (SSEN:BE), School of Special Educational Needs (SSEN), Department of Communities and Disability Services. They should hold high expectations for all students and work collaboratively to implement strategies that improve student engagement, wellbeing, behaviour and attendance, while sharing responsibility for the effective management of student behaviour across the school.

Highly desirable attributes include a strong understanding of Students at Educational Risk (SAER) processes and case management, including effective intervention, monitoring and reporting practices. The successful applicant would ideally show a strong knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and the ability to lead the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of tiered interventions across the school. This includes a particular focus on strengthening universal (Tier 1) practices to support positive student outcomes for all learners, while ensuring targeted (Tier 2) and intensive (Tier 3) interventions are evidence-informed, data-driven and responsive to student need. The successful candidate will also be responsible for establishing and managing effective administrative and operational systems within the Student Services area and will use data to inform decision‑making, monitor student progress and drive continuous improvement in student engagement, attendance, behaviour and wellbeing outcomes.

Professional Benefits

• Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 per year
• District allowance of $4 387 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
• Air-conditioning subsidy

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).

Contact

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Natasha Yew, Principal on [phone] or emailing [e-mail]. During the school holidays, please contact Natasha Yew on [e-mail]

Additional Information

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA1064206 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, 12 October 2026.