Program Coordinator - Follow the Dream at Department of Education, Western Australia
This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency.
Carnarvon Community College is an Independent Public School serving students and families of all ages across the entire town of Carnarvon. Our motto, Growing Excellence Together, highlights our commitment to continuous improvement, pursuit of excellence, and the importance of working together to ensure every student is a successful student. Find out more about our school by visiting carnarvoncc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
The Follow the Dream program is a voluntary out‑of‑school education program targeted at aspirational and high‑achieving Aboriginal students in Years 7 to 12 in Western Australia (WA). It aims to support Indigenous students to excel academically, complete secondary schooling and achieve other tertiary placements such as Vocational Education and Training (VET), an apprenticeship or traineeship, or employment of their choice. The College motto highlights the importance of supporting our students to reach their full potential through collaboration with stakeholders.
The successful applicant will be an experienced teacher with strong curriculum knowledge and the ability to establish and maintain relationships with Indigenous students, families and staff. You will use your energetic and positive attitude to motivate and support Indigenous students to reach their highest potential. This position offers a lasting impact on our students.
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 include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Key benefits include:
* Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10,210 per year
* District allowance of $4,387 per year
* Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $4,000
* 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 Carnarvon Community College in 2026 are eligible for the Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $4,000 (per annum, gross – adjusted pro‑rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff receive a percentage of this payment 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.
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, please contact Bernadine Anning, Associate 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 Islander people, 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
* 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.
* 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 JDF.
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
1. Select Apply for Job
2. Complete the online application form, including details of two work‑related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
3. Attach your documents:
* A CV of up to three pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
* A four page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
* Demonstrated extensive knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning practices, particularly relating to Aboriginal students and their communities.
* Demonstrated extensive skills and experience in developing, implementing and evaluating learning programs and strategies at a school, region or system level.
* Demonstrated capacity to manage physical and financial resources.
* Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership that builds capacity, deals effectively with change and generates innovative solutions related to achieving educational outcomes.
* Demonstrated highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to conduct research, prepare reports and establish effective working relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve planned outcomes.
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/SA
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process.
Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Friday, 12 December 2025
Note: The Department applies a four day breach period to this selection process.
Contact: Bernadine Anning, Associate Principal, ,
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