Program Coordinator

Join to apply for the Program Coordinator - Student Services role at Department of Education, Western Australia . This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026. Thornlie Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Program Coordinator – Student Services to join our administrative team. Thornlie SHS’s vision is to Engage, Inspire and Achieve. In our school, students fulfil their aspirations in an environment that emphasises the importance of restorative relationships and the achievement of personal best. We are a proud Independent Public Secondary School with over five decades of experience in providing successful education to our 1,200 Years 7 to 12 students, helping them identify their aspirations and achieve personal goals. We value well‑established educational traditions set by past teachers, parents and students and we are passionate about using the latest research and learning strategies to prepare our students for the 21st Century. The Role As Program Coordinator - Student Services, the ideal applicant would have demonstrated capacity to strategically implement and refine Positive Behaviour Support initiatives and school‑wide Restorative Approaches. You should oversee operational processes and drive a highly effective pastoral care team. The successful applicant will ideally be able to facilitate workforce effectiveness within the Student Services team, providing a role model for self‑development to improve professional performance. You should collaborate with the Principal and members of the executive team to provide leadership in the school and the community by developing and promoting the school vision. A working understanding of the 2023 Behaviour in School Policy is highly regarded for this role, and evidence of trauma‑informed practice, restorative approaches, and collaborative practice is desired. 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 Dee Kennedy, Deputy Principal, on (08) 9376 2100 or email 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 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. Application Instructions 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 five (5) 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/SA 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 Monday, 24 November 2025 Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Other Industries Education Administration Programs #J-18808-Ljbffr