At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead initiatives for student engagement and wellbeing while collaborating with school leadership.
- Company: O'Connor Primary School, a vibrant community-focused school in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible hours, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to inclusion and respect in education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and foster a positive school culture.
- Qualifications: Experience in student support, strategic planning, and restorative practices is highly valued.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 $ per year.
This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency. O'Connor Primary School (PS) is a friendly school that values the support and participation of the school community. The staff are dedicated and enthusiastic in their endeavour to ensure the best outcomes possible for every student. This is epitomised in the school motto 'Friendship and Achievement' which drives the school’s values program focusing on Inclusion and Respect (FAIR). O'Connor PS has a strong focus on Restorative Practice.
The Role: As the Program Coordinator for Student Engagement and Wellbeing, you will work collaboratively with the Principal and members of the administrative team to provide educational leadership within the school and the community. Using your effective change strategies, you will lead the school community to accept and develop opportunities for improved service in Student Engagement and Wellbeing. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of the school plan through participative decision-making, including developing policy and establishing and maintaining systems.
You will undertake the Complex Behaviour Support Coordinator (CBSC) role in the school. They will coordinate and support the Tier 2 support for engagement and wellbeing in this CBSC and Wellbeing coordination role, as well as working with Admin regarding Tier 1, 2 and 3 engagement. They will assist in the evaluation of the effectiveness of the school’s engagement and wellbeing procedures, identify strategies for improvement and support staff with their planning and engagement in their CBSC role.
A key aspect of the role involves analysing attendance, behaviour, wellbeing, engagement and achievement data to identify trends, determine support needs and evaluate intervention effectiveness. Using data-informed decision making, the successful applicant will coordinate evidence-based strategies to improve outcomes for individual students and identified cohorts. Experience in complex case management, interagency collaboration and supporting students with diverse needs will be highly regarded.
You will work directly under the Engagement Deputy Principal and at their direction, as well as assisting the school administration team with student support as directed. You may undertake a teaching or in-class support role, as required. Responsibilities may change over time according to the needs of the school.
The successful applicant should ideally display exceptional strategic planning and operational management skills to support working in a shared, collaborative arrangement with staff. They will be working with the school leadership and staff in supporting the implementation of restorative practices in the school, with experience in implementing restorative practices being well regarded. Experience in managing and supporting teachers with complex student behaviours will also be highly sought. They will be driving whole-school approaches to wellbeing, engagement, and positive student outcomes.
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 $8,020 a year
- District Allowance of $2,354 a year
- 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
- Travel Concessions
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
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.
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.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 5 November 2026.
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Contact Details:
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