Program Coordinator

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026

Warwick Senior High School (SHS) is a modern and progressive secondary school located in the northern suburbs of Perth. Ideally situated, it is a school with a strong tradition of academic excellence together with a caring and supportive environment where students are given every opportunity to be successful in their chosen pathways.

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

The Role

Warwick SHS is seeking a dedicated and experienced leader to lead the Technologies Learning Area. The successful applicant will be a key member of the senior leadership team, working in close collaboration with the principal to provide educational leadership within the school and the wider community. A central responsibility of this role will be to develop and lead a collaborative team promoting the school’s vision for the Technologies Learning Area. The successful applicant should be an agile and forward thinking leader capable of fostering high levels of engagement and accountability amongst staff with a focus on positive educational outcomes for students.

The successful applicant should be responsible for translating the priorities outlined in the school’s Business Plan and Strategic Directions into a clear and actionable operational plan for the learning area. They will play a pivotal role in supporting staff development both individually and collectively, while ensuring accountability for day-to-day responsibilities and progress towards departmental goals.

A strong emphasis will be placed on leading a culture of high performance and continuous improvement, displaying a clear commitment to the school’s Instructional model and the effective use of performance management processes. The ability to conduct clear, constructive, and solutions focused professional conversations will be ideal in maintaining a positive and resilient working environment.

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 Jason Tomlinson, Associate Principal on (08 ) 9345 6430 or emailing ***************@education.wa.edu.au.

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at ***************@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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 five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position. Your CV will need to address the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

1. Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
4. Demonstrated capacity to manage physical and financial resources.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.

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 41***for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA1060664

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 Friday, 14 August 2026