Branch: Albany Senior High School
Division: Independent Public School - Southwest Education Region
Salary: Level 3, $141,551 - $154,896 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Location: Albany
Closing Date: 2026-06-25 4:30 PM

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

Applicants available to start in Term 3, 2026 are also encouraged to apply

Albany Senior High School (SHS) is a distinguished Independent Public School with a long-standing tradition of academic achievement, sporting excellence and leadership development. As a key institution in the Albany community, we are committed to providing a nurturing and dynamic educational environment for students in Years 7 to 12. Our diverse educational offerings are tailored to support each student's unique aspirations and potential. In 2022, Albany SHS was proudly selected to join a select group of Public Schools offering a Gifted and Talented program, showcasing our dedication to fostering exceptional talent and providing enriched learning experiences.

At Albany SHS, we foster a vibrant and innovative learning environment where students and staff are encouraged to embrace opportunities, strive for excellence, and celebrate success. Our core values of respect, responsibility, and resilience guide everything we do. A fundamental priority of our school is Belonging and Connectedness. We create the conditions for learning through a collaborative culture, ensuring an inclusive, supportive environment where all members of our community feel connected. A positive learning environment is strengthened through the consistent implementation of wrap-around support and holistic learning skills, promoting student wellbeing and success. We are committed to supporting the pastoral care and wellbeing of our students, ensuring a restorative, culturally responsive, and inclusive school culture where every young person is valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

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

The Role

Albany SHS is seeking an authentic, relational and student-centred leader to join our Student Services team as Program Coordinator – Student Services (PCSS). This role is central to our ongoing commitment to ensuring every student feels known, valued, safe and connected to their learning, their peers and our school community.

Working collaboratively with the Principal, Associate Principals, Student Services team and wider school community, the successful applicant will provide educational leadership that strengthens student wellbeing, engagement, learning, belonging and participation. The role plays a key part in leading and embedding our strategic priority of Belonging and Connectedness, through inclusive practices, positive relationships and proactive systems of support that create the conditions for every student to experience success.

At Albany Senior High School, we believe positive relationships are the foundation for learning. We are seeking a leader who can build strong and respectful partnerships with students, staff, families and the wider community, while fostering a culture grounded in dignity, inclusion, cultural responsiveness and shared responsibility.

The successful applicant will ideally display the capacity to:

lead strategic and practical responses to student wellbeing, engagement, behaviour and participation
coordinate effective student support processes and case management practices
strengthen whole-school approaches to positive behaviour, restorative practices and student connectedness
work collaboratively with staff to build consistent and supportive classroom and school environments
use evidence and data to inform decision making and targeted intervention
support and develop staff capability through collaboration, coaching and shared problem solving
contribute positively to a culture that values optimism, growth, accountability and collective efficacy.

The role requires a highly effective communicator with strong interpersonal and organisational skills, who can navigate complex situations with empathy, professionalism and clarity. The successful applicant should understand the importance of culturally responsive practice and value authentic partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, families and community.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and reflective leader who believes every student can succeed when they feel connected, supported and challenged to grow. The successful applicant will join a collaborative leadership team committed to continuous improvement, student voice, staff wellbeing and creating a school culture where both students and staff thrive.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:

12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
Subsidised accommodation where applicable
Free relocation

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.

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 Melissa Walker, Principal on (08) 6821 1700 or melissa.walker@education.wa.edu.au

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).

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 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA1039933

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 Thursday, 25 June 2026