Program Coordinator - Dean of Vocational Education and Training
Branch: Comet Bay College
Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
Salary: Level 3, $141,551 - $154,896 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
This is a permanent full‐time position commencing Term 3, 2026
Comet Bay College is seeking to appoint a dedicated and knowledgeable leader to inspire our staff and students in Vocational Education and Training. There is an associated responsibility to establish and manage administrative and operational systems for enrolment and reporting of student Vocational Education and Training (VET) achievement. Knowledge and experience of utilising Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) tracker to apply risk mitigation strategies across VET and General subjects for WACE achievement is desirable.
At Comet Bay College we strive for excellence by nurturing individual abilities, providing meaningful opportunities and fostering positive respectful relationships. We are looking for an enthusiastic, outstanding leader and excellent classroom practitioner, who has the commitment, passion and "can do" attitude to assist staff to develop highly effective teaching and learning practices.
The successful applicant will cover the management of students enrolled in Work Place Learning (WPL) programs and students engaged in VET programs delivered as fee for service (FFS) or auspice courses with external and internal RTO partners. They will also have strategic oversight for whole school careers education including line management responsibility for the Career Practitioner, teaching staff involved in our STEP program as well as the WPL and VET administration team.
Key focus areas of the role of Dean of Vocational Education include, but are not limited to:
* Curriculum: system and school data analysis to inform planning, quality assurance of existing curriculum offerings within our senior school transition to employment program. Ongoing reflection and improvement of the College's Vocational Education and Training (VET) ensuring effective moderation practices, compliance with the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) requirements and tracking College Business Plan achievement targets.
* Instruction: classroom observation and feedback, explicit teaching in Vocational Education, involvement in and support for the College instructional intelligence program and collaborative coaching. The role may also include a 0.2 teaching component.
The staff facilities are excellent; each Learning Area is fully equipped and spacious. Vocational Education Department invests heavily in our staff and as a valued staff member at Comet Bay College, you can expect to be offered ongoing high quality, targeted professional learning opportunities aimed at supporting your professional growth as a high‐quality teaching professional.
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.
Eligibility and EEO
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.
* Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
* Obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start;
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Selection Criteria
* 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.
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