22 Oct
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Department of Education, Western Australia
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Esperance
22 Oct
Department of Education, Western Australia
Esperance
This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, **** 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 ****, 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 or , 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 may include: 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 advantages designed to support both your professional and personal well-being.
These advantages 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 $****** 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 Free relocation Travel concessions Teachers and School Administrators employed at Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School in **** are eligible to receive a temporary 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.
Find out more about the benefits by visiting .
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 opportunity,
please contact Jeremy Bruse, 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.
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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 of Western Australia obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and consent to a 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 or in the attached application package.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions Apply online in two easy steps: Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents Your application should include: A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and skilled learning summary relevant to this position; and A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students, (e.g. Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs).
Demonstrated capacity to manage physical and financial resources.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time.
Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on ************** for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA******* 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.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 13 November ****
📌 Program Coordinator - Student Services (Esperance)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
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