Program Coordinator

Branch: Alkimos College

Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 3, $137,428 - $150,385 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Location: Alkimos

Closing Date: 2025-11-20 4:30 PM

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This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026

Alkimos College is seeking to appoint a committed and passionate Program Coordinator to join our growing school.

Located in the northern suburb of Alkimos with sweeping ocean views, Alkimos College opened in 2020 with our foundation Year 7 cohort, providing local intake area students with access to an exceptional secondary education in world-class learning facilities. Stage 1 buildings include administration, lower school student services, library, gymnasium, fitness centre, food studios, cafeteria, Information Technology (IT) labs, technologies workshops, general classrooms, science laboratories, and nature play area. Shared oval and community facilities with the City of Wanneroo are available via the adjacent Halesworth Park precinct. Stage 2 (rolled out in 2024), includes a performing arts centre, lecture theatre, senior school student services centre and general classrooms.

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

The Role

As a Program Coordinator, you would work collaboratively with the Principal and members of the executive team to provide educational leadership within the school and the community. You would develop and promote the school's vision and encourage school staff and community members to share ownership of the school's vision and goals as a valued member of the leadership team.

The successful applicant will ideally support the implementation of the school’s Business Plan, work and teach in a team environment, be committed to whole school approaches and initiatives and be focused on an evidence-based approach to teaching through data analysis and self-reflection. The ideal applicant should have knowledge and skills to use a range of data sets to address individual student learning needs. Experience with Compass is highly desirable. As Program Coordinator, you would facilitate workforce effectiveness and be a role model for self-development to improve professional performance. Additionally, you would contribute to the development of school planning through participative decision-making, including developing policy and establishing and maintaining systems.

As the Program Coordinator, you would manage programs, specific curriculum areas, and general school administration. You will also undertake administrative duties related to the accountable department and liaise extensively with the Principal, Associate Principals, Heads of Learning Area, Program Coordinators and relevant staff. Experience and/or interest in whole school approaches to STEM and innovative practices is highly desirable. Specific duties will be determined based on the successful applicant’s skill set and organisational needs of the college.

Please note a teaching fraction (not exceeding 0.7) will be determined based upon the successful applicant’s skill set.

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 Nancy McNally, Principal on (08) 9561 7300 or emailing Nancy.mcnally2@education.wa.edu.au

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).

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

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 (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA1008823

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 Thursday, 20 November 2025