Division: Independent Public School - Goldfields Education Region
Salary: Level 3, $141,551 - $154,896 per annum (pro‐ratio) (SEA GA 2023)
Position: Program Coordinator – Practical Courses (Permanent full‐time, commencing Term 3, 2026)
Location: Kalgoorlie
About Us
Eastern Goldfields College is a senior secondary college dedicated to providing a culturally responsive learning environment that fosters excellence, innovation and student success. We empower students to grow, lead and thrive through our Young Adult Ethos and partner with families to build meaningful pathways that prepare them for life after schooling.
We invest in staff professional growth from graduate support programmes to leadership opportunities, and offer support and resources to help you progress your career.
With attractive regional incentives – subsidised housing, relocation assistance and financial enticements – Kalgoorlie offers an appealing place to live and work. Opportunities for teaching and leadership development are strong, especially in Advanced Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and certificate classes.
We collaborate with Curtin University and Central Regional TAFE to provide diverse educational pathways, including ATAR, General, Vocational Education and Training (VET) and endorsed programmes. Students come from local and surrounding schools, benefiting from robust community links and a range of co‐curricular activities and leadership opportunities.
Our values – Achievement, Empowerment, Equity, Inclusivity and Responsibility – inspire lifelong learning.
Role Overview
You will be a dedicated, highly competent and enthusiastic coordinator of Practical Courses. Your responsibilities include:
* Leading the delivery of visual art, home economics, design and technology, and physical education studies programmes.
* Planning and managing teaching loads, performance management of teaching staff and curriculum innovation.
* Managing financial resources for the learning areas and promoting the programmes through partnerships with network schools, training providers and Curtin University.
* Supporting the school's Business Plan, working in a team environment and contributing to whole‐school initiatives.
* Using data such as the Student Achievement Information System (SAIS) to target individual student learning needs and driving evidence‐based teaching.
* Participating in professional learning opportunities and continually reflecting on teaching practice to sustain a culture of high‐quality teaching.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education offers a range of benefits tailored to professional and personal wellbeing:
* Country Teaching Program Allowance: $8,020 per year
* District Allowance: $2,354 per year
* Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive: $3,000 (adjusted pro‐ratio for FTE and tenure)
* 12% employer superannuation contributions
* 12 weeks of vacation leave (school holidays)
* Subsidised accommodation where applicable
* Free relocation assistance
* Travel concessions
Eligibility
* Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or valid visa with work rights for the term of appointment.
* Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia.
* Valid Working With Children Check before commencement.
* Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit.
Application Instructions
Apply online in two steps:
Step 1: Select "Apply for Job" and complete the online application form, including details of two work‐related referees (preferably one is your current line manager).
Step 2: Attach your documents
* A CV of up to two pages outlining employment history and professional learning relevant to the position.
* A three‐page statement addressing:
o Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in diverse educational settings.
o Interpersonal and public‐relations skills enabling effective working relationships to achieve outcomes.
o Professional knowledge applied to achieve high educational outcomes for all students (including Aboriginal, diverse ethnic and students with special needs).
o Capacity to manage physical and financial resources.
Complete and submit all attachments before the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications close on 25 May 2026 at 4:30 pm (AWST).
For technical support, call the Department of Education's Recruitment team at (08) 9264 4127.
To learn more about the role, selection criteria and training, refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Equity and Diversity
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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