Branch: Hedland Senior High School
Division: Independent Public School - Pilbara 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: South Hedland
Closing Date: 2026-07-20 4:30 PM

This is a permanent, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Hedland Senior High School (SHS), located in the Pilbara, is an Independent Public School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our school prides itself on the staff's commitment to a system of positive behaviour supports which focus on care, courtesy, respect and responsibility. These values underpin our philosophy at Hedland SHS. All staff strive to maintain a school culture which encourages a high standard of behaviour & performance. We take an approach that is inclusive, explicit and supports all students and staff to achieve success.

The school has worked hard to build a positive reputation for the excellent educational opportunities it offers students, the exceptional support for staff development and professional growth, and for its high standards of achievement. We aim to empower young people from diverse backgrounds so all students can be successful.

Find out more about our school by visiting hedlandshs.wa.edu.au or watching the video below.

The Role

Hedland SHS is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic educational leader to join the school’s senior leadership team as Program Coordinator – Vocational Education and Training (VET).

Hedland SHS has a history of strong achievement in the VET and alternate pathway sphere, and the successful applicant should possess an innovative and strategic approach in promoting and building on this success into the future. The applicant will ideally have an excellent understanding of VET in the secondary context and a track record in developing and maintaining partnerships with industry, small businesses, training and other organisations to provide and maximise student opportunities. The ideal applicant will be a highly motivated and productive leader and guide the Career Practitioner in developing and implementing individual pathway planning for students, leading to students’ achievement of their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE).

The Program Coordinator – VET will ideally lead, manage, and plan all aspects of the school's VET, workplace learning, university enabling programs, endorsed programs and other training-related curriculum programs in collaboration with the Deputy Principal of Senior School and the VET and Careers Team. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the ideal applicant will have recent experience leading staff within a VET team. The ability to manage and oversee workplace learning is highly desirable. Responsibilities include providing curriculum leadership in VET and work collaboratively with the Executive Team and Senior School Team to achieve positive student outcomes across the school into the future.

The successful applicant will ideally possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and provide professional leadership to teachers and other staff members in VET curriculum matters. The ability to analyse student performance data and use this in planning is critical. The Program Coordinator – VET is responsible for this business area's annual reflection, review, and operational planning cycle.

Other responsibilities may include the oversight and implementation of opportunities such as pathway planning and guidance, and the Year 10 course counselling process.

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:

Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 per year
Attraction and Retention Incentive of $4 000 see info below
District allowance of $9 299 per year
Free relocation
Subsidised housing
12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
12 Weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
Air conditioning subsidy
Travel concessions

Teachers and School Administrators employed at Hedland SHS in 2026 are eligible to receive an Attraction and Retention Incentive of $4 000 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.

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 Laura Francis, Deputy Principal, on 0499 792 569 or emailing laura.francis@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Laura Francis on 0499 792 569.

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; and
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/SA1048867

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, 20 July 2026