Division: Midwest Education Region
Salary: Level 3, $141,551.00 - $154,896.00 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Denham
Closing Date: 2026-07-17 4:30 PM

This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026 with possible extension

At Shark Bay School we have supportive families and dedicated staff committed to ongoing school improvement. We are a Kindergarten to Year 12 school which provides opportunities for leadership and professional development. Our school setting is in a World Heritage Area 900 km from Perth, providing excellent opportunities for real world learning.

Shark Bay is a family-friendly community in an area of outstanding natural beauty, famed for its flora, fauna and recreational opportunities as well as rich in opportunities to take part in scientific and ecological programs.

Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online or visit www.sharkbay.wa.gov.au

The Role

Shark Bay School is searching for a vibrant, innovative, and experienced Learning Support Coordinator with comprehensive knowledge of policies and procedures. The role will include line management of the Educational Assistant staff.

The Learning Support Coordinator will have a hands-on role, leading teachers to develop and implement student centred curriculum and assessment adjustments, to allow students with both diagnosed and imputed disabilities to achieve success within the school’s mainstream context. The Learning Support Coordinator will work in collaboration with staff to strengthen the professional development of teaching within the Special Educational Needs (SEN) domain. A high level of interpersonal skills and drive, with the ability to establish and maintain networks, both internally and externally, will be highly regarded. The successful applicant should have the ability to foster positive relationships with key stakeholders and provide timely support to students, staff and families using a student-centred case management model. The successful applicant will ideally have exceptional organisational skills, including the ability to manage time effectively, prioritise, keep accurate records and the ability to analyse data to inform planning and practice that improves outcomes for students.

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 $8 020 per year
District allowance of $6 868 a year
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
Subsidised accommodation where applicable
Free relocation
Air-conditioning subsidy

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 Helena Nicholson, Principal on (08) 9948 0000 or emailing Helena.Nicholson@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holidays, please contact Helena Nicholson on 0429 429 921.

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 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SA1057357

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, 17 July 2026