Program Coordinator - Learning Support

Program Coordinator - Learning Support

Branch: Ocean Reef Senior High School

Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 3, $141,551 - $154,896 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Location: Ocean Reef

Closing Date: 2026-07-24 4:30 PM

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

Ocean Reef Senior High School (SHS) was the Excellence in Teaching and Learning – Secondary category winner in the 2025 WA Education Awards. We are committed to ensuring each student is engaged in a pathway to success; empowered to reach their full potential as a lifelong learner and valued contributor to society. We foster the knowledge, capabilities, attributes and values that provide a foundation for successful learning and life within and beyond school. We value organisation, respect, care and achievement in shaping a positive culture of individual and collective growth.

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

The Role

As a Program Coordinator, you will work collaboratively with members of the Senior Leadership team to provide educational leadership within the school and the community. You will develop and promote the school's vision for academic success and encourage school staff, volunteers, and community members to share ownership of the school's vision and goals.

Using effective change strategies, you will ideally lead our inclusive education practices ensuring high-quality support for all students. You would be responsible for overseeing student case management, coordinating learning adjustments, and ensuring that support processes are aligned with school priorities and compliance requirements. The successful applicant will ideally contribute to strategic planning, maintain rigorous documentation and reporting standards, and lead the effective implementation of learning support plans across the school.

You will ideally work collaboratively with school leadership, teaching staff, families, and external stakeholders to ensure consistency and impact in support provision. You would oversee the management of identified students, coordinate Disability Resourcing applications, and support transition processes for students throughout the school. With a strong focus on communication and relationship-building, you would serve as a key point of contact for families, provide guidance on intervention processes, and ensure that student needs are met through evidence-based adjustments and continuous monitoring.

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.

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 Ashti Mullen, Associate Principal on (08) 6206 2700 or natasha.harvey2@education.wa.edu.au. During the school holidays, please contact Ashti Mullen on 0425 867 738.

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.

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 professional learning summary relevant to this position
• 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.