Program Coordinator - Student Services
Coodanup College · Mandurah, WA
This is a 9 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026 with possible extension.
Coodanup College is a caring learning environment where we support our students to strive for excellent standards of achievement and behaviour. Located in south-eastern Mandurah, our college caters for students in Years 7-12. Through our motto 'Explore, Dream, Discover', our College is known for encouraging our students to explore through their learning, dream about what they want to achieve at school and beyond, and discover ways to be the best they can be. We nurture our students to have strong self-belief in achieving success now and in the future. We provide a vibrant and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.coodanup.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Coodanup College is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Program Coordinator to join their leadership team.
This position will be a blend of portfolios: Student Services focusing on leading year groups; and, Teaching and Learning leading the school in its focus on high expectations and achievement. Experience in Senior School and knowledge of Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), General and Foundation pathways, Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) is highly desirable. To be successful in this role, you ideally should be a passionate educator, committed to making a difference in the lives of young people. As the successful applicant you will ideally possess exceptional interpersonal, organisational and management skills to complement your outstanding leadership capabilities. You should have the capacity to develop innovative programs and review school processes where evidence-based decision making will be regular practice.
The successful applicant will have a role in leading year groups through promoting the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) values: We will learn, We will be fair, We will be proud, and We will be safe throughout the classrooms and our community. The successful applicant should have a capacity to build positive relationships with students, staff and the broader community. The successful applicant should also be an agile leader who can function in a Student Services and Curriculum leadership position. The successful applicant should be committed to actively supporting the growth of the school’s positive culture. The successful applicant should be dedicated, innovative and proactive in ensuring that the student services team provides students, parents and teachers with outstanding service. Skills and experience working in a pastoral care capacity is highly desirable.
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. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
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 Ben Jones, Deputy Principal, on (08) 9581 0900 or emailing benjamin.jones@education.wa.edu.au.
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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A five (5) 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.