Program Coordinator - Vocational Education and Training

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of Esperance; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive Country Teaching Program

District allowance

Superannuation contributions

Vacation leave

Other leave

Subsidised accommodation

Free relocation

Travel concessions

Job summary

Eastern Goldfields College, under the Department of Education, Western Australia, invites an Educational Leader to join the Senior Leadership Team. The role focuses on leading VET, workplace learning, university enabling programs and endorsed programs in collaboration with the Deputy Principal and VET/Careers Team.

The role emphasizes professional growth, mentoring, coaching and leadership development, with a focus on improving teaching quality and student outcomes within a supportive school

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people-development orientation.
• Commitment to teacher and staff improvement.
• Ability to lead collaborative, data-informed program delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and plan all aspects of VET, workplace learning, university enabling programs and endorsed programs in collaboration with the Deputy Principal and the VET and Careers Team.
• Support exploration and implementation of a Big Picture Learning Academy.
• Provide professional guidance in VET, lead planning, assessment and moderation, and use data to inform improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Change management

Job description

This is a 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 are committed to developing exceptional teachers and future leaders through high-quality professional learning, mentoring, coaching and opportunities to build leadership capability at all stages of a career.

Located in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, we collaborate with Curtin University and TAFE to form an education precinct, offering diverse educational pathways including ATAR, General, Vocational Education and Training (VET), endorsed programs and, currently, exploring Big Picture Learning for implementation as a Big Picture Learning Academy. Our strong community links support a range of co-curricular activities and leadership opportunities. We also work closely with Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School 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, responsibility and lifelong learning.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.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 is seeking an educational leader who is passionate about developing people, building team capacity and driving excellence in teaching and learning. We recognise that successful leaders come from a range of backgrounds and career stages. If you have strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to developing others, and a desire to lead improvement, we will provide the support and professional learning to help you succeed.

This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring or experienced leader to join a highly supportive Senior Leadership Team, where leadership development is embedded through mentoring, coaching, collaborative leadership opportunities and professional learning. Deputy Principals work closely alongside Program Coordinators to provide guidance, build capability and support professional growth.

As a member of the College Senior Leadership Team, you will work closely with the Principal and Executive Team to provide educational leadership within the College and the broader community. The primary focus of this role is to lead, manage, and plan all aspects of the school's VET, workplace learning, university enabling programs and endorsed programs in collaboration with the Deputy Principal and the VET and Careers Team. The Program Coordinator – VET will also support the exploration and implementation of a Big Picture Learning Academy as an additional program at Eastern Goldfields College.

You will ideally foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and shared responsibility, strengthening partnerships with RTOs, businesses and families to maximise outcomes for students. As Program Coordinator - VET, you will ideally provide professional guidance within VET, lead planning, assessment and moderation processes, facilitate professional learning and use data to inform improvement and raise student achievement.

The role also includes contributing to whole-school improvement through strategic planning, policy development, participative decision-making and the implementation of College priorities. The successful applicant will ideally be an effective change leader who can build commitment, strengthen team performance and contribute to a culture of excellence for every student.

At Eastern Goldfields College, we are committed to developing great teachers, great leaders and successful students. If you bring the personal qualities, commitment and willingness to learn, we will provide the opportunities, support and coaching to help you thrive as a leader.

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 a year
• District allowance of $2 354 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
• Additional travel concessions

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 Nicholas Reghenzani, Deputy Principal, on [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

During the school holidays, please contact Nicholas Reghenzani Deputy Principal, on 0488 931 588 or [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, 9 November 2026