This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027.

Ashdale Secondary College (SC) is seeking a highly organised, proactive and effective leader to join our College Leadership Team in the role of Program Coordinator – Operations & Work Health & Safety. We are seeking an individual with outstanding organisational, communication and problem‑solving skills who can effectively coordinate key operational priorities while fostering a strong culture of safety and compliance across the College.

Ashdale SC is a distinctive, world‑class educational community of excellence where all students are motivated to strive to achieve their best and realise their potential. The College focuses on student engagement and wellbeing so that all students feel valued at all times. A partnership founded on solid relationships between students, teachers, parents and the community remains the enduring platform upon which the College is built.

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

The Role

As a school leader, the Program Coordinator – Operations & Work Health & Safety plays a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and safe operation of the College. Working closely with the Principal, Deputy Principals and administrative teams, the successful applicant will lead and coordinate a range of strategic operational functions, including the planning and delivery of major assessment and testing programs such as NAPLAN, OLNA, EST, Year 8-12 examinations and other system assessments. The role also supports the coordination of Parent Teacher Interviews, Teaching and Learning initiatives, whole‑school events,



emergency management processes and relief operations to ensure the smooth functioning of daily school activities.

A significant component of this role involves providing leadership in Work Health and Safety (WHS). The successful applicant will oversee the implementation and monitoring of WHS policies and procedures, coordinate staff and contractor inductions, manage compliance registers and inspection processes, investigate incidents and hazards, and support the development of a safe working environment for all staff, students and visitors. They will also coordinate workers' compensation processes and ensure accurate record keeping and follow‑up actions are maintained across all WHS matters.

The successful applicant will ideally show the ability to build positive and productive relationships with staff and stakeholders and have a demonstrated capacity to manage complex operational processes while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement. Applicants with high‑level interpersonal and communication skills are desirable, as is the ability to work collaboratively within a large and dynamic secondary school environment.

Professional Benefits





Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

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

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).

📌 Program Coordinator (Western Australia)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Western Australia