Program Coordinator - Student Services

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of Esperance; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country Teaching Program Allowance

District Allowance

Temporary Attraction and Retention INC

12% employer superannuation

12 weeks vacation leave

More than 20 days leave

Subsidised accommodation

Free relocation

Travel concessions

Job summary

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School in Kalgoorlie, WA, seeks a Program Coordinator – Student Services. This 12-month full-time fixed-term role supports attendance, wellbeing, engagement and achievement, with restorative practices and strong relationships at its core.

You will lead the Student Services team, collaborate with staff and families, and help build a culture of professional learning and continuous improvement. Regional benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Experience leading attendance and behaviour initiatives and supporting student wellbeing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead teams.
• Ability to analyse student data and inform targeted interventions.

Responsibilities

• Leading attendance and behaviour case management with restorative approaches.
• Coordinating support for students at educational risk focusing on wellbeing and engagement.
• Analysing student data to identify needs and monitor progress for interventions.
• Leading initiatives that strengthen wellbeing, relationships and belonging.
• Embedding restorative practices and working with families and external agencies.
• Mentoring the Student Services team and fostering collaborative improvement.

Job description

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

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School (KBCHS) is a thriving and inclusive secondary school located in the heart of the Goldfields. As part of a vibrant regional community, our staff enjoy a lifestyle that offers more balance, less time commuting, and greater opportunities to focus on both their professional and personal goals.

With highly subsidised government housing, attractive regional incentives, and the opportunity to accelerate your financial and career aspirations, there has never been a better time to consider a move to regional Western Australia. Combined with Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s strong sense of community, excellent facilities, and unique lifestyle opportunities, KBCHS offers a rewarding environment in which to live and work.

Established in 2006, KBCHS caters for students in Years 7 to 10 and currently has an enrolment of more than 900 students from diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds. This diversity contributes to a rich and dynamic learning environment where every student is encouraged to achieve success.

The school is supported by a highly committed Student Services team that provides exceptional pastoral care and wellbeing support. Our Student Services Managers, supported by dedicated Student Support staff, work collaboratively with students, families and teaching staff to ensure every young person is known, valued and supported to achieve success both academically and personally.

Our teaching staff are passionate, collaborative and committed to delivering engaging, high-quality learning experiences. Through a broad curriculum and a range of specialist programs, KBCHS provides opportunities for students with diverse interests, abilities and aspirations to thrive.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.kalgoorlie-boulderchs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online, and learn more about KBCHS and our community, please watch the video below.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated leader for the role of Program Coordinator – Student Services. This is a key leadership position within KBCHS, responsible for supporting our vision and moral purpose. The successful applicant will play a pivotal role in supporting student attendance, wellbeing, engagement and achievement, with a strong focus on positive relationships, restorative practices and a consistent, supportive approach to student behaviour. Working closely with staff and leadership, they will lead programs and strategies that promote a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment. Additionally, the successful applicant will ideally possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, be highly collaborative and have the capacity to build team capability and foster a culture of professional learning.

Key Responsibilities

• leading attendance and behaviour case management, including restorative approaches that build accountability, repair relationships and support positive behaviour change;
• coordinating support for students at educational risk, with a focus on wellbeing, engagement and successful learning outcomes;
• analysing student data to identify needs, monitor progress and inform targeted interventions;
• leading initiatives that strengthen student wellbeing, engagement, positive relationships and a sense of belonging;
• embedding restorative practices that support respectful relationships, student voice, conflict resolution and re-engagement with learning;
• working collaboratively with staff, families and external agencies to develop coordinated support for students; and
• leading, mentoring and supporting the Student Services team and contributing to a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

We highly value applicants who display a commitment to high expectations, strong relationships, student wellbeing and continuous improvement. They will have the capacity to lead others, promote consistent and restorative approaches to student behaviour, and work collaboratively to achieve meaningful and sustainable improvements in student outcomes across KBCHS.

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 $10 210 a year
• District Allowance of $2 354 a year
• Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 750 see info below
• 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
• Travel concessions

Teachers and School Administrators employed at Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School in 2027 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 750 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.

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].

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 Jeremy Bruse, 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).