Program Coordinator - Student Wellbeing and Engagement

This is a 12-month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency

Established in 2019, Ridge View Secondary College (SC) is a modern Independent Public School located in the growing suburb of Baldivis, approximately 45 kilometres south of Perth. Catering for students in Years 7 to 12, our vision is to be recognised as an outstanding Connected Learning Community, where positive relationships, teaching excellence and student wellbeing are central to student success. Guided by our motto, Believe, Aspire, Pride, and our values, I Can Be a Champion, We All Matter and We Are Family, we are committed to ensuring every student and staff member feels valued, supported and connected.

We hold high aspirations for our students, encouraging them to achieve their personal best and develop the confidence, resilience and capabilities needed to flourish. We value staff who bring empathy, expertise and flexibility, build strong relationships, and demonstrate a commitment to collaboration, evidence-based practice and continuous professional growth.

Our College offers contemporary facilities that support diverse and engaging learning opportunities for our growing community of more than 1,050 students. We welcome staff who will contribute positively to our high-performing, supportive team and help every learner feel seen, valued and inspired to succeed.

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

The Role

Ridge View SC is seeking a dynamic, innovative and experienced Program Coordinator – Student Wellbeing and Engagement (SWAE) to provide strategic and operational leadership within our Student Wellbeing and Engagement team. The successful applicant will ideally have a comprehensive understanding of Department of Education policy and procedures relating to student wellbeing, engagement, attendance, behaviour and Students at Educational Risk, together with the leadership capability to translate these into effective and consistent practice across the College.

Working collaboratively with the College Leadership Team, the other SWAE Program Coordinators and our Year Coordinators, you will play a key role in leading and strengthening our SWAE structures. You should use student data to identify emerging trends and lead targeted, evidence-informed interventions, while demonstrating highly developed complex case management skills and the ability to build positive partnerships with students, families, staff and external agencies. As an approachable and visible leader, you would also build staff capability through professional dialogue, coaching and guidance, supporting consistent restorative, trauma-informed and relationship-focused approaches to student wellbeing, behaviour and engagement. An understanding of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), and the capacity to support its effective integration across the College, will also be highly regarded.

As Ridge View SC continues to implement the recommendations arising from its recent SWAE review, you will be an inclusive, collaborative and solutions-focused leader who will help embed, evaluate and continually improve our SWAE processes. You would lead by example, motivate and develop others, and contribute to a connected and responsive approach that reflects our College values and ensures every student feels known, valued, connected and supported to succeed.

This position has the potential to commence Term 4, 2026, subject to the availability of the successful applicant.

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 Melanie Kearney, Deputy Principal on (08) 9553 07***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 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 41***for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA1062065

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, 31 August 2026