This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, ****
Hedland Senior High School (SHS), located in the Pilbara, is an Independent Public-School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12.
Our school prides itself on the staff's commitment to a system of positive behaviour supports which focus on care, courtesy, respect and responsibility.
These values underpin our philosophy at Hedland SHS.
All staff strive to maintain a school culture which encourages a high standard of behaviour & performance.
We take an approach that is inclusive, explicit and supports all students and staff to achieve success.
The school has worked hard to build a positive reputation for the excellent educational opportunities it offers students, the exceptional support for staff development and professional growth, and for its high standards of achievement.
Find out more about our school by visiting hedlandshs.wa.edu.au or viewing the video below.
The Role
Hedland SHS is currently seeking a highly experienced, dynamic, innovative, and proactive Program Coordinator (PC) – Student Services to join our Senior Leadership team.
The PC works collaboratively with the Deputy Principal Student Support to lead whole school student wellbeing initiatives whilst overseeing the operational management of our Student Support Centre.
The successful applicant will ideally lead individual and whole school case management and works collaboratively with the onsite allied support team, external agencies and wider school staff and community to promote the wellbeing of each student.
They lead the school in maintaining a positive learning environment where each student's physical, social, intellectual, and emotional development is fostered, and our students thrive.
In collaboration with the Deputy Principal and Student Support and Aboriginal Education teams, you will lead the operations of student support within Hedland SHS, reviewing behaviour support processes and lead the implementation of a streamlined framework that is applied effectively and consistently by the whole school.
You will work with Student Support Leaders to ensure they are working proactively, promoting a sense of belonging for all students, working restoratively to solve conflict, and engaging students, caregivers and staff in participative decision-making resulting in improved community relationships and whole school regular attendance.
The ideal applicant will support Student Support Leaders to coordinate transition programs, organise activities,



rewards and functions.
You will provide counsel to students, parent/carers and staff in relation to academic, behavioural, attendance, social and emotional concerns.
You will ideally assist your Leaders to develop, implement, and monitor programs (both in-school and extra-curricular) to maximise student participation.
Additionally, we are looking for someone who can ensure their team have the expertise to lead the development and implementation of documented plans to support student engagement and behaviour through all school settings.
The Ideal applicant
In addition to the above abilities, the successful applicant will ideally be skilled in the following areas:
a high level of cultural awareness, and proven ability to engage positively with parents, carers, and the wider community
exceptional leadership and organisational skills, including the ability to manage time effectively, prioritise, keep accurate records
the ability to analyse a wide range of data to inform future practice resulting in year-on-year improvement for our students.
a strong understanding of restorative practices, classroom management strategies and the positive behaviour in school's model
a broad understanding of a range of learning difficulties and support strategies to maximise learning outcomes for all students
a commitment to excellence in teaching, willingness to engage in regular self-reflection and professional learning designed to take your career to the next level.
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 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:
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
Additional travel concession
Air conditioning subsidy
Teachers and school administrators employed at Hedland SHS 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.
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personalbenefits.
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 Garrett Kett, Deputy 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, 23 November ****
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📌 Program Coordinator - Student Services (Port Hedland)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Port Hedland