This is a 33 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026
Newman Senior High School (SHS) is the jewel in the Iron Heart of the Pilbara. Our staff are committed to every student making exceptional progress, to enjoy learning and to be motivated by The Newman Way, our school values of Care and Compassion, Respect and Responsibility.
The school community is very fortunate to have exceptional support from the community. This includes the Pilbara Education Partnership with BHP and Follow the Dream program. Our local businesses provide opportunities for students with workplace learning and school based traineeships.
Staff and students have together identified the fundamental principles that will guide the way we consistently interact with each other. Our values guide the behaviours we encourage and consistently desire and expect from all school community members.
We care for both ourselves and others by treating people fairly and protecting what we believe is important, as a school with diverse cultures we will treat others with consideration, seek to be included and include others. Whether personal, academic, social or environmental, all school members strive to embrace the opportunities we have, be accountable for our actions and resolve differences in appropriate ways, these behaviours are known as The Newman Way.
Find out more about Newman SHS visiting or Schools Online .
The Location and Community
Newman, in the heart of the Pilbara, is your gateway to the adventure playground of Karijini National Park, with its epic chasms and pool-filled gorges. It's also where you can get up close to an equally awe-inspiring man-made spectacle - Mount Whaleback Mine, the world's largest open-cut iron ore mine. This welcoming mining and tourism town is 1,184 kilometres north of Perth - that's a short one hour and 45-minute flight or 13-hour road trip from the State's capital.
If you are a fan of sunrises and sunsets, you can catch fantastic views from Radio Hill Lookout, in one word Newman can be described as an outdoor adventure paradise. Within just two hours, you can reach marvellous spots for 4WDing, hiking, fishing, kayaking, swimming and rock climbing. Awe-striking panoramas, natural rock pools, ancient rock formations and wildflowers - our region brims with unique, diverse and wildly coloured landscapes.
With its laid-back country vibe, Newman boasts all the facilities you'd expect of a modern town - a host of restaurants, bars, pubs and even the Pilbara's first golf course, making it an ideal base to explore and experience the Pilbara.
For more information about living and working in Newman SHS and the exciting employment opportunities we have to offer, please watch our video by pressing the play button below.
The Role
The Rise Up Program is based on a whole-school framework focused on encouraging students to rise up to individual improvement, whether it be student attendance, academic achievement, taking on a leadership role, mentoring others, meeting a set goal, or community engagement.
Through an innovative approach, the program promotes and supports student achievement and wellbeing by providing all students across Years 7 to 12 the opportunity to celebrate success.
As Coordinator, you would seek to improve individual student attendance, academic achievement, leadership, goal setting and community engagement across Newman, based on a whole school framework, focused on encouraging students to rise up to individual improvement, whether it be student attendance, academic achievement, taking on a leadership role, mentoring others, meeting a set goal, or community engagement.
The Coordinator of the Rise Up Program will be responsible for increasing leadership and community engagement opportunities for Newman SHS students by implementing activities that encourage student engagement and sense of belonging to the school and community. The Coordinator will guide the Student Councillors and manage the Tier of Opportunity points system within the school. A key aspect will be to encourage student voice across the program, and to foster a whole school approach to the program. As this role is supported by BHP, through the Pilbara Education Partnership, the Coordinator will also be responsible for managing the partnership budget, and for collecting, analysing and interpreting data to contribute to the Partnership reporting responsibilities.
Expected outcomes of the program are;
* Increased student attendance and engagement in educational programs is achieved through the provision of coordinated key services to students, families and staff.
* Process for improving attendance and engagement are established and implemented.
* Effective strategies and procedures are in place to manage, monitor and improve attendance and engagement of students.
* Program information is collected and analysed, key issues are identified and appropriate strategies are developed.
* Interagency collaboration is established and coordinated to meet the needs of students.
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 contac t Charmaine Ford, 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).
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 two (2)pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
A three (3)page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
* Demonstrated well developed program management skills, including project planning, budgeting, coordination, implementation and evaluation.
* Demonstrated sound knowledge and understanding of current trends and issues in education in relation to student service provision for disengaged and non-attending students.
* Demonstrated well developed research, analytical and conceptual skills and an ability to plan and coordinate a variety of strategies and programs.
* Demonstrated well developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to identify and develop links between families and appropriate support services.
* Demonstrated well developed written communication skills with the ability to prepare documentation for a range of specific purposes and audiences.
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/SS1019072
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 Monday, 16 February 2026