Program Coordinator - Visual Arts and Technologies

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of Esperance; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Country Teaching Program Allowance

District Allowance

Temporary Attraction and Retention Inc

12 percent superannuation

Vacation leave

Subsidised accommodation

Free relocation

Travel concessions

Résumé du poste

Eastern Goldfields College seeks to appoint a dedicated Program Coordinator for Visual Arts and Technologies. The role combines leadership, curriculum development and school improvement responsibilities in a dynamic learning environment.

Strong interpersonal and organisational skills are essential, with capacity to manage resources, work with external partners, and support teachers across General to ATAR pathways.

Qualifications

• Requires strong interpersonal, organisational and management abilities.
• Experience in leading curriculum development and school improvement initiatives.
• Capacity to work with external curriculum experts and partner providers.

Responsabilités

• Teach load as required and manage teaching staff performance.
• Lead curriculum development across Visual Arts and Technologies.
• Manage financial resources for the learning areas and promote the learning areas.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Management capabilities

Outils

SAIS data system

Description du poste

Permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Eastern Goldfields College is dedicated to providing a culturally responsive learning environment that fosters excellence, innovation, and student success. As a senior secondary college, we empower both students and staff to grow, lead and thrive. We invest in the professional growth of our staff through high-quality learning, mentoring and leadership development. Whether you're early in your career or expanding your expertise, we provide the support and resources to help you achieve your goals.

Located in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, we collaborate with Curtin University and TAFE to form an education precinct, offering diverse educational pathways including Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), General, Vocational Education and Training (VET), and endorsed programs. Our strong community links support a range of co‑curricular activities, clubs, and leadership opportunities. We also have strong collaboration with Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School, working together to maximise student success through shared approaches and seamless educational pathways.

At Eastern Goldfields College, we celebrate diversity, value individuality, and create an inclusive environment where everyone is supported to succeed. Together, we inspire achievement and lifelong learning.

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

For more information about living in Kalgoorlie and working at Eastern Goldfields College, please watch the video below.

The Role

Eastern Goldfields College seeks to appoint a dedicated, highly competent and enthusiastic Program Coordinator – Visual Arts and Technologies. The successful applicant will ideally possess exceptional interpersonal, organisational and management skills to complement outstanding leadership capabilities in the combined areas of Visual Art and Technologies. The successful applicant should be innovative, dynamic, strategic and proactive. You will ideally have strong interpersonal skills and a passion to raise the profile of Practical Courses Learning Areas by providing relevant and engaging curriculum programs to suit the needs of students ranging from General through to ATAR pathways. The Program Coordinator – Visual Arts and Technologies will ideally be creative and flexible in exploring alternate and innovative delivery methods. Applicants do not need experience in teaching within all areas but should possess the capacity to transfer skills and be resourceful in using external curriculum experts. Duties will include (but are not limited to); a teaching load, performance management of teaching staff, leading curriculum development, managing financial resources of the learning areas, promoting the learning areas and developing partnerships with our network schools, training providers and Curtin University. The successful applicant will ideally support the implementation of the school’s Business Plan, work and teach in a team environment, be committed to whole school approaches and initiatives and focused on an evidence-based approach to teaching through data analysis and self-reflection. You should have knowledge and skills to utilise systemic data such as Student Achievement Information System (SAIS) to address individual student learning needs. As the successful applicant, you should actively participate in professional learning opportunities and continually reflect on your classroom practice to sustain a culture of high-quality teaching and ongoing improvement.

Professional Benefits

• Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8 020 per year
• District Allowance of $2 354 a year
• Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $1 750 see info below
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• Free relocation
• Travel concessions

Teachers and School Administrators employed at Eastern Goldfields College in 2027 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $1 750 (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 Melanie English, 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

• 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, 16 November 2026