This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, ****.
Norseman District High School (NDHS) is a Level 5 District High School catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 12 (K-12). Our school has a rich history that stretches back to its inaugural opening in ****.
The traditional owners, the Ngadju people, have a broad understanding of the land, a passionate culture and are wonderful supporters of the school. Our relatively low student numbers allow our quality and passionate staff opportunities to individualise the curriculum to meet the children's needs. There is a wonderful balance of staff from beginning teachers to experienced staff who value working collaboratively and and building a positive staff culture.
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The Role
NDHS is seeking a motivated, organised Program Coordinator - Student Services to join their friendly team. Aspirational school leaders are encouraged to apply.
As the Program Coordinator – Student Services, you will work collaboratively with all members of the school leadership team under direction of the Principal. The Program Coordinator will manage all Students At Educational Risk (SAER), contribute to behaviour management across the school (K-12) and work with the leadership team to develop a whole school Social Emotional Learning program. As part of the role you will also develop practical and strategic responses to matters concerning student social‐emotional wellbeing and mental health as well as those concerned with student behaviour, participation, attendance and engagement
You would have a leading role in the case management of our students considered at educational risk and alongside this, be responsible for the development of varying documented plans to support students at education risk as well as those with diagnosed or imputed disabilities. Having understanding and experience in the areas of Educational Support and Learning Support is highly desirable. There is an associated responsibility to establish and manage administrative and operational systems within student support, in order to ensure the effective operation of your portfolio within the school, in accordance with Department policy and guidelines.



Highly developed interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with staff, students, parents, external stakeholders, and the community is highly advantageous to this role.
The successful applicant should be motivated by the unique leadership opportunity to help establish new processes and opportunities in a K‐12 environment. You will be a vital member of the school's leadership team and hold an overall area of responsibility throughout the K‐12 context. This position will also have a teaching load of up to 0.6 FTE, this teaching load and area of teaching will be determined through the applicants skill‐set and area of training, as well as through consultation and direction from the school Principal. Both Primary and Secondary trained teachers are encouraged to apply.
The successful applicant, will ideally have effective leadership qualities and prior experience in building the capacity of others through strategically lead evidence-based practices and through this be able to inspire others, and build and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents and staff.
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, adaptable 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 $****** a year
District Allowance of $***** a year
Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $***** 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
Additional Travel Concession
Free relocation
Teachers and School Administrators employed at
Norseman District High School




in **** are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $***** (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.
The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.
You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – click here for details.
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For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at ****** or on **************.
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 prospect, please contact Simon Duncan, Principal on ************** or emailing ******.
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 ********* 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).
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 31 August ****.
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📌 Program Coordinator - Student Services (Western Australia)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Western Australia