Please note as of Tuesday, 30th April at 10:55am this advert tenure has been amended.This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP up until December 2025 with possible 6 (six) month extension.Professional BenefitsWorking for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive benefits including:
- 11 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
Kimberley Schools Project is seeking a
Program Coordinator to be based in Fitzroy CrossingThe Kimberley Schools Project is a collaborative partnership between the Department of Education, Catholic Education Western Australia, the Association of Independent Schools Western Australia, the Department of Regional Development and the Regional Services Reform Unit. The Project is designed to accelerate and intensify existing strategies to address low education outcomes in the Kimberley.The successful applicant will provide educational leadership in the Targeted Teaching Pillar to schools in the Fitzroy Valley area Targeted Teaching Pillar. The suitable applicant will have the following key roles:
- Model and demonstrate high impact teaching approaches primarily in the K-2 area but with capacity to support K - 12,
- Coach / mentor in-school coaches to develop their coaching capacity. Over 110 teachers in the Kimberley have been trained in the Impact Cycle. Next steps for the project are to support schools to become more sustainable in their teaching practices and to build on the strong pedological support offered by the KSP since 2018.
- Work with school leadership teams to develop appropriate systems and structures to improve quality teaching.
- Strong knowledge of contemporary pedagogical approaches with a focus on Reading instruction.
We are seeking applicants who confidently display the following personal attributes:
- Openness and capacity for learning
- Trustworthiness
- Resilience
- Interpersonal acumen
- Self-awareness
- A drive to excel
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
Cultural DiversityThe 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.Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria: * Demonstrated ability to lead strategic change in a school context and generate and apply innovative solutions.
- Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
- Demonstrated highly developed verbal and interpersonal communication skills with 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.
For a full outline of the role responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the JDF.It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.All inquiries are welcomedPlease contact Ian Ralph, Principal - Kimberley Schools Project by telephoning0403762889 or emailing
Application InstructionsAll applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow all instructions. It is recommended you have relevant documents completed and ready to attach with your online application. Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications must be received prior to the closing date and time.
- A two (2) page statement addressing the selection criteria listed above, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to four (4) 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.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please phone (08) 9264 4127.If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please phone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.Eligibility and Training RequirementsEmployees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
- hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia
- undertake travel throughout the Kimberley region
- obtain or hold a current Western Australian driver’s licence
- 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
- 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 if required
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 13 May 2024.Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions at, or after, 4:30pm will not be accepted.APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINEPROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTEDThis 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 division 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.
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