Program Coordinator - Student Services

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of Upper Gascoyne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Subsidised accommodation

12 weeks’ vacation leave

Leave provisions over 20 days

Job summary

Carnarvon Community College is seeking a Program Coordinator - Student Services to lead MTSS-based interventions, manage student wellbeing, and strengthen school-community partnerships. You will use data to drive improvements in engagement, attendance and behaviour while coordinating with external agencies and services.

The role requires strong communication, organisational skills and experience in case management, with senior leadership support and a commitment to equity and inclusion in a

Qualifications

• This role requires outstanding interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective school and community partnerships with parents, carers and external agencies.
• Strong knowledge of MTSS and tiered interventions to improve student outcomes.
• Experience with SAER processes and case management would be advantageous.
• Ability to establish and manage administrative and operational systems in Student Services.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation, monitoring and evaluation of tiered interventions across the school (Tier 1–3).
• Use data to inform decision-making and monitor student progress and wellbeing outcomes.
• Coordinate partnerships with external agencies (SSEN:BE, SSEN, etc.) and manage student engagement, attendance and behaviour.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Partnership development

MTSS knowledge

SAER processes

Data-informed decisions

Job description

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

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:

• 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].

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 Natasha Yew, Principal on [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

During the school holidays, please contact Natasha Yew on [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

• 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 Monday, 12 October 2026.

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.