This is a permanent part-time 0.2FTE position commencing Term 1, 2026
Balga Primary School (PS) is a vibrant and inclusive learning community located on the traditional lands of the Wadjak Noongar people. The school's motto of 'WE AIM HIGH' lives within each of our staff and students every day. As a connected community we celebrate the achievements of our students and aim to nurture them through providing excellence in education and setting high standards of teaching and learning.
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The Role
We are seeking a Program Coordinator- Student Services who ideally has experience in taking a lead role in monitoring and reporting on student attendance, behaviour, social and emotional wellbeing, educational engagement, and Students at Educational Risk (SAER). This position forms an integral part of our Student Services Team, supporting the school's commitment to every student's success.
The successful applicant will ideally have cultural responsiveness, empathy, and excellent communication skills. The successful applicant will ideally motivate others such as leading by example and fostering strong relationships across the school community.
The successful applicant will ideally have experience in leading the following:
Management of students with identified special needs and work in conjunction with the relevant staff to ensure appropriate support is put into place (such as the establishment, monitoring and review of IEPs, RMPs, IBMPs).
Understanding of Departmental processes and management of these with interagency organisations
Monitoring student attendance and take appropriate action to improve student attendance.
High level of Disability Resourcing Applications knowledge and management
Expertise in NCCD & AECD management
Strong curriculum knowledge to oversee intervention programmes
Proven skills in coaching, mentoring and line management of staff
Strong knowledge and evidence of data tracking student's achievements
Strong skills in developing respectful relationships with students and families that is culturally responsive to the Balga PS context
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 Kate Burke, 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 three (3) 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 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA1003349
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, 9 February 2026