Head of Learning Area - Inclusive Education

The College is seeking applications for the following position:

Head of Learning Area - Inclusive Education

(Ongoing – Full-time, commencing 1 January 2027)

The Role

Our Lady of Mercy College Australind is seeking an experienced and passionate educational leader to join our leadership team as Head of Learning Area – Inclusive Education.

This key role will provide strategic and operational leadership across inclusive education, with a focus on ensuring all students can access, participate in and achieve success in their learning. The successful applicant will lead the College’s approach to student support, intervention, personalised learning and transition planning.

The role will work collaboratively with students, families, teachers, College leaders, CEWA consultants, allied health professionals and external agencies to support positive educational outcomes and student wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a whole-school approach to inclusive education

• Lead the Inclusive Education Team and build staff capability in inclusive pedagogy, differentiation, disability awareness and reasonable adjustments

• Coordinate student support planning, including Individual Education Plans, Personalised Learning Plans, Behaviour Support Plans and Transition Plans

• Lead NCCD processes and coordinate Students with Disability funding applications, moderation, audits and reviews

• Coordinate learning interventions across areas including literacy, numeracy and executive functioning

• Support staff to use assessment and diagnostic data to identify learning needs and evaluate student progress

• Coordinate reasonable adjustments and disability provisions for assessments, NAPLAN, OLNA and SCSA requirements

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, CEWA policies and educational requirements

• Lead transition planning for students with disability and additional learning needs, including post-school pathways

• Build strong partnerships with families, allied health professionals and external agencies

• Provide strategic advice to the Principal and Executive Team on inclusive education, accessibility, intervention and student achievement.

For more information and to apply, please read the application package on our website:
https://www.olmca.wa.edu.au/employment-opportunities

As per the application package, all applications must include:

1. Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria

2. Current Resume

Further information can be obtained by contacting Vice Principal Maree Maughan on 08 •••• •300 or ••••@cewa.edu.au.

Applications close 4:00 pm, Monday 24 August 2026.