Overview
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026.
The School
Geraldton Senior High School (SHS) is committed to ensuring every student succeeds in a safe, inclusive, and creative environment. The school focuses on wellbeing, creativity, and respect for the environment, with learning spaces and green areas that support student exploration and individual paths to success. The school values First Nations Peoples and all cultures, working closely with families and the community to create a welcoming place.
Find out more about our school by visiting geraldtonshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
We are seeking a dynamic, adaptable and collaborative individual to lead The Arts team. As Program Coordinator – The Arts, you will join the Leadership Team and work with Arts staff, students and the wider school community to provide educational leadership by developing and promoting the school's vision and strategic directions.
You should possess excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to lead and manage a vibrant Arts team to deliver high-quality curriculum and programs. The role requires innovation, knowledge of instructional and curriculum leadership, and keeping abreast of developments in the Arts Learning Area and the Business Plan. You should be reflective, assess the effectiveness of the Arts Learning Area and teaching practice, and help cultivate a safe and accountable learning environment.
Applicants should have excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Arts Curriculum and the ability to teach across Years 7 to 12. Experience in developing and leading an Indigenous Arts program is highly desirable. The successful applicant will promote active learning and provide engaging activities to enable students at all levels to achieve their potential. Applicants should be improvement-focused, participate in ongoing professional learning, and continually reflect on their teaching and leadership to enhance student engagement and achievement outcomes.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education includes a wide range of benefits designed to support professional and personal wellbeing, including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Key benefits include:
* Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $5,000 per year
* District allowance of $1,239 per year
* Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2,000 (see information below)
* 12 percent employer superannuation contributions
* 12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)
* More than 20 days of other leave, including sick and carers' leave
* Subsidised accommodation where applicable
* Free relocation
Teachers and school administrators employed at Geraldton Senior High School in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2,000 per annum (gross, pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a portion on commencement with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to receive the second payment.
The ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school. More information about benefits is available at the professional and personal benefits page.
For additional information on allowances and housing, please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or (08) 9264 5154.
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 applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, 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 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
* 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 steps:
* Step 1: Select Apply for JobComplete the online application form, including details of two work referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
* Step 2: Attach your documentsYour application should include:
* A CV of up to four pages outlining employment history and professional learning relevant to this position
* A four-page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
* Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in diverse educational settings
* High level of interpersonal and public relations skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships
* Demonstrated professional knowledge and ability to apply it to achieve educational outcomes for all students
* Demonstrated capacity to manage physical and financial resources
It is recommended you have 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, contact the Department of Education's Recruitment team at (08) 9264 4127.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA1042884. Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months. The Department applies a four-day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Monday, 25 May 2026.
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