Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026

Dianella Secondary College (SC) is committed to providing an innovative, high-quality education that inspires a passion for lifelong learning. Our vision reflects a deep belief in empowering every student to pursue their post-school pathway with confidence and ambition that is unlimited.

Find out more about our school by visiting dsc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

We are seeking an exceptional Program Coordinator to lead high‑impact initiatives that strengthen targeted intervention and academic growth across the school. An aspect of this role is to drive a cohesive, whole‑school approach that supports every learner to build strong academic foundations and achieve meaningful growth.

Working closely and collaboratively with the Principal and Senior Leadership Team, the Program Coordinator enhances classroom practice through professional learning, modelling effective strategies, and supporting staff to embed consistent, evidence‑informed approaches as well as delivery. The role may include designing targeted academic support for students who benefit from additional scaffolding as well as those ready for greater challenge, ensuring progress across the full achievement spectrum.

The successful applicant should monitor student progress to ensure early, proactive intervention is in place, reducing the number of learners who later require additional assessment pathways through data informed outcomes. The Program Coordinator shoud champion high‑quality development for students from diverse linguistic backgrounds, ensuring access to the curriculum and strong engagement in learning. This position plays a pivotal role in shaping a culture of continuous improvement, where strong teaching and learning practices are embedded, celebrated, and sustained across the school; in the realisation of our vision ‘Ambition Unlimited.’

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 Kasun Tennakoon, Deputy Principal, on (08) 9345 9200 or by emailing Kasun.Tennakoon@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Kasun Tennakoon on 0460 030 532

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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
• A four (4) 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/SA1035098

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 Tuesday, 21 April 2026.