This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing in Term 4, 2025 with possible extension
Hedland Senior High School (SHS), located in the Pilbara, is an Independent Public School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our school prides itself on the staff's commitment to a system of positive behaviour supports which focus on care, courtesy, respect and responsibility. These values underpin our philosophy at Hedland SHS. All staff strive to maintain a school culture which encourages a high standard of behaviour & performance. We take an approach that is inclusive, explicit and supports all students and staff to achieve success.
The school has worked hard to build a positive reputation for the excellent educational opportunities it offers students, the exceptional support for staff development and professional growth, and for its high standards of achievement. We aim to empower young people from diverse backgrounds so all students can be successful.
Find out more about our school by visiting hedlandshs.wa.edu.au or watching the video below.
The Role
Hedland SHS is seeking to appoint a passionate and supportive individual with experience in working with Aboriginal students to help students reach their potential academically, culturally, personally and socially.
Delivered in partnership with the Graham (Polly) Farmer Foundation and industry and philanthropic sponsors, the Follow the Dream program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with high aspirations throughout secondary education through individualised case management in the areas of academic acceleration, longitudinal subject selection, career and transition support. The program enables students to achieve secondary school graduation and successfully transition to post-school training and employment.
The role of the Program Coordinator involves identifying appropriate students for participation, case managing each student including monitoring and supporting their school progress, fostering a sense of belonging, working closely with parents, families and teachers to ensure student academic success and general wellbeing, providing students and families with subject advice and career guidance and information, arranging extra-curricular and academic enrichment activities, reporting and data analysis, and advocating for and supporting parents, students and other key stakeholders.
The Coordinator's support and case management will assist students to continue achieving excellent outcomes at school, including achievement of their WACE on completion of Year 12. Additionally, as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Program Coordinator will work collaboratively to lead and support school wide initiatives in line with school priorities and build shared ownership and awareness of the program's vision and goals.
The successful applicant will ideally be resourceful, organised, collaborative and be able to identify needs of students. Additionally, they will show an understanding of the program intent, requirements, and an appreciation of issues regarding Aboriginal education and cultural perspectives and have experience in empowering students to pursue their aspirations.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:
* Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 a year
* District Allowance of $9 299 a year
* Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $4 677 see info below
* 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
* 12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)
* More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers' leave
* Subsidised accommodation where applicable
* Free relocation
* Air conditioning subsidy
* Travel concessions
Teachers and School Administrators employed at Hedland Senior High School in 2025 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $4 677 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, 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 be eligible to receive the second payment
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits .
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at or on (08) 9264 5154.
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 Jessica Albers, Follow the Dream Coordinator on (08) 9158 1900 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 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.
* 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 three (3) 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 (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA990496
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 Tuesday, 2 September 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr