At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate student services and enhance student engagement and wellbeing.
- Company: Carnarvon Community College, an Independent Public School dedicated to student success.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work, extensive training, and generous leave provisions.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to equity and inclusion in education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your career in education.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and experience in student support and engagement.
The predicted salary is between 10200 - 12200 $ per year.
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026. Carnarvon Community College is proud to be an Independent Public School serving students and families of all ages across the entire town of Carnarvon. Our motto: Growing Excellence Together, highlights some of the foundational aspects of our College. Firstly, our commitment to continuous improvement and growth. Secondly, our pursuit of excellence and the high expectations we have for our students. Finally, the importance of us all working together to ensure every student is a successful student.
The Program Coordinator - Student Services should possess outstanding interpersonal, communication and organisational skills. The successful candidate should have the ability to build and maintain effective school and community partnerships with parents, carers and external agencies such as the School of Special Educational Needs: Behaviour and Engagement (SSEN:BE), School of Special Educational Needs (SSEN), Department of Communities and Disability Services. They should hold high expectations for all students and work collaboratively to implement strategies that improve student engagement, wellbeing, behaviour and attendance, while sharing responsibility for the effective management of student behaviour across the school.
Highly desirable attributes include a strong understanding of Students at Educational Risk (SAER) processes and case management, including effective intervention, monitoring and reporting practices. The successful applicant would ideally show a strong knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and the ability to lead the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of tiered interventions across the school. This includes a particular focus on strengthening universal (Tier 1) practices to support positive student outcomes for all learners, while ensuring targeted (Tier 2) and intensive (Tier 3) interventions are evidence-informed, data-driven and responsive to student need.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for establishing and managing effective administrative and operational systems within the Student Services area and will use data to inform decision-making, monitor student progress and drive continuous improvement in student engagement, attendance, behaviour and wellbeing 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:
- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10,210 per year
- District allowance of $4,387 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
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
- Air-conditioning subsidy
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport.
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
- 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.
Applications close 4:30pm (AWST) on Monday, 12 October 2026. Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA1064206. Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process.
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Contact Details:
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