Kimberley Schools Project are seeking to establish a pool of Program Coordinator - Engagement for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2026 and up to the end of December 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The Kimberley Schools Project (the Project) is a collaborative partnership between the Department of Education, Catholic Education Western Australia, the Association of Independent Schools Western Australia and the Department of Regional Development and Primary Industries. The Project is designed to accelerate and intensify existing strategies to address low education outcomes in the Kimberley and underpins broader economic and social development in the region.
The Project has four key components (pillars):
- Targeted teaching – evidence-based teaching strategies, quality materials and frequent measurement of achievement.
- Early years - community initiatives that build on and improve existing services and engage families as first teachers through the KindiLink initiative.
- Regular attendance – community partnerships to deliver strategies that respond to drivers of non-attendance.
- Community engagement – development with the community of extended learning programs and related initiatives. Support includes coaching and advice for school leaders and teachers around building and sustaining positive school-community partnerships, and the Two-way Science initiative.
This pool of Program Coordinators seeks to fill roles primarily addressing the early years and community engagement pillars of the Project.
Roles will be based in either Broome, Kununurra or Fitzroy Crossing, and will involve travel to remote school communities.
The Role
Program Coordinators - Engagement provide educational leadership to schools and communities, encouraging school staff, parents and the community to share ownership of students’ education. Using effective change strategies, they lead schools and communities to accept and develop opportunities for improving educational outcomes across the Project’s pillars of early years and community engagement.
Program Coordinators – Engagement supporting early years learning do so by demonstrating an understanding of effective early years practices, including Abecedarian Approach Australia, and an appreciation and understanding of the challenges in teaching in regional and remote schools. They model excellent teaching and provide coaching and mentoring in the KindiLink program.
Program Coordinators - Engagement supporting community engagement do so through providing advice for school leaders, teachers and AIEOs on building and sustaining positive school-community partnerships. This includes supporting the implementation of Two-way Science, on-Country excursions and integrated programs of learning alongside cultural knowledge holders.
We are seeking applicants with an outstanding work ethic, a desire to learn and a commitment for high individual and team performance. A willingness to assist in the design and delivery of Professional Learning is also desirable.
Applicants do not necessarily require expertise across all 4 pillars but will need to demonstrate their understanding of how all 4 pillars interrelate and how their particular skillset will add value to the Project.
Successful applicants to the pool will have knowledge and prior experience in KindiLink and/or Two-way Science and/or co-designing school-community partnerships.
Professional Benefits
Positions may be based in either Broome, Kununurra or Fitzroy Crossing, our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 12% employer contributed superannuation.
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).
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 Fionna Greig, Principal, Kimberley Schools Project on (08) 9192 08***or by emailing ************@education.wa.edu.au.
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces 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 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 relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- 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.
- hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia.
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- obtain or hold a current Western Australian driver’s licence.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and 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 being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A one (1) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated ability to lead strategic change in a school context and generate and apply innovative solutions.
- Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students.
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 (08) 9264 41***for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE996254
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 13 October 2025