Coordinator - Rise up Program

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS875836

This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024 with possible extension and/or permanency 

Are you passionate about supporting students to Rise Up as they journey on their pathway to a successful future?

Newman Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to appoint an passionate and motivated individual to fill the role of Coordinator - Rise up Program and join their friendly team.

The Opportunity

The Rise Up Program is based on a whole-school framework focused on encouraging students to Rise up to individual improvement; whether it be student attendance, academic achievement, taking on a leadership role, mentoring others, meeting a set goal, or community engagement.

Through an innovative approach, the program promotes and supports student achievement and wellbeing by providing all students across Years 7 to 12 the opportunity to celebrate success.

The Role

As Coordinator you would seek to improve individual student attendance, academic achievement, leadership, goal setting and community engagement across Newman, based on a whole school framework, focused on encouraging students to Rise up to individual improvement, whether it be student attendance, academic achievement, taking on a leadership role, mentoring others, meeting a set goal, or community engagement.

The Coordinator of the Rise Up Program will be responsible for increasing leadership and community engagement opportunities for Newman Senior High School students by implementing activities that encourage student engagement and sense of belonging to the school and community. The Coordinator will guide the Student Councillors and manage the Tier of Opportunity points system within the school. A key aspect will be to encourage student voice across the program, and to foster a whole school approach to the program. As this role is supported by BHP, through the Pilbara Education Partnership, the Coordinator will also be responsible for managing the partnership budget, and for collecting, analysing and interpreting data to contribute to the Partnership reporting responsibilities.

Expected outcomes of the program are;

• Increased student attendance and engagement in educational programs is achieved through the provision of coordinated key services to students, families and staff.
• Process for improving attendance and engagement are established and implemented.
• Effective strategies and procedures are in place to manage, monitor and improve attendance and engagement of students
• Program information is collected and analysed, key issues are identified and appropriate strategies are developed.
• Interagency collaboration is established and coordinated to meet the needs of students.

The Location and Community

Newman, in the heart of the Pilbara, is your gateway to the adventure playground of Karijini National Park, with its epic chasms and pool-filled gorges. It's also where you can get up close to an equally awe-inspiring man-made spectacle - Mount Whaleback Mine, the world's largest open-cut iron ore mine. This welcoming mining and tourism town is 1,184 kilometres north of Perth - that's a short one hour and 45-minute flight or 13-hour road trip from the State's capital.

If you are a fan of sunrises and sunsets, you can catch fantastic views from Radio Hill Lookout, in one word Newman can be described as an outdoor adventure paradise. Within just two hours, you can reach marvellous spots for 4WDing, hiking, fishing, kayaking, swimming and rock climbing. Awe-striking panoramas, natural rock pools, ancient rock formations and wildflowers - our region brims with unique, diverse and wildly coloured landscapes.

With its laid-back country vibe, Newman boasts all the facilities you'd expect of a modern town - a host of restaurants, bars, pubs and even the Pilbara's first golf course, making it an ideal base to explore and experience the Pilbara.

For more information about living and working in Newman Senior High School and the exciting employment opportunities we have to offer, please watch our interactive video by pressing the play button below. 

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. 

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):

• Well-developed program management skills, including project planning, budgeting, coordination, implementation and evaluation.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of current trends and issues in education in relation to student service provision for disengaged and non-attending students.
• Well-developed research, analytical and conceptual skills and an ability to plan and coordinate a variety of strategies and programs.
• Well-developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to identify and develop links between families and appropriate support services.
• Well-developed written communication skills with the ability to prepare documentation for a range of specific purposes and audiences.

Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here

For further job related information:

You are encouraged to contact Charmaine Ford, Principal for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Newman, by telephoning (08) 9175 81***or emailing **************@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holiday period, please contact Charmaine Ford on 0466 527 ***.

Application Instructions

All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.

Your application should include:

• A three (3) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
• A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.

You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4***.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 86***for assistance.

Eligibility and training requirements

Employees will be required to:

• hold a current ‘C’ class driver’s licence
• provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment;
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
• complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
• complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement;
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday 12 February 2024.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.