Please be advised that as of 8:45am on Friday, 12 June 2026, 'The Role' section of this advert has been amended.
This is a permanent part-time (0.5FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2026
Warnbro Community High School (WCHS) is seeking a highly motivated and effective Vocational Education and Training (VET) Program Coordinator.
Situated 50 kilometres south of Perth, WCHS is located in the beach-side communities of Warnbro and Port Kennedy. WCHS provides a vibrant and nurturing learning environment that takes a holistic approach to the growth and development of our students. The WCHS community works together to develop students with strong aspirations and a self-belief in achieving success now and in the future. WCHS is focused on improving student outcomes through meeting students at their point of need.
Our moral purpose is ‘to make a positive difference to the lives of young people’. As a teacher at WCHS, you will be part of a professional learning community committed to engaging in practice supported by evidence and research, to best meet the need of our students. WCHS embeds explicit teaching approaches across all Learning Areas.
Find out more about our school by visiting Warnbro Community High School or Schools Online.
The Role
We are seeking an innovative and strategic leader to join our leadership team as the VET and Careers Coordinator at WCHS. In this role, you are expected to lead, manage, and plan the school’s VET, Year 9/10 Careers, and Workplace Learning programs, collaborating closely with the Student Services Manager and Associate Principal. A key focus of the position involves reviewing, analysing and enriching VET pathways and maintaining strategies to align student and industry needs and to maximize student education, employment and training options including school metric data. Additionally, you will develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including families, to facilitate the effectiveness of VET competency development and build strategic partnerships to facilitate effective links with industry, further education and training providers. Please note, there is a teaching load with this position.
The successful applicant should have an understanding of vocational education within the Peel region context and the ability to design, implement and continuously improve programs that support students in achieving their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE). We are looking for a professional with strong strategic and operational capability who can confidently lead a range of staff, manage complex program requirements, and utilise data to drive continuous improvement in student outcomes. As an active member of our leadership team, you would be expected to contribute directly to whole-school priorities, ensuring our vocational pathways are highly effective, well-aligned, and structured to guide students toward clear, meaningful post-school success.
At WCHS we:
- Value collaboration and personal professional development and are committed to lifelong learning
- Actively seek and respond to feedback
- Show resilience and self-awareness
- Understand the impact of trauma on learning and adolescent development
- Seek to foster positive relationships with our students, their families and our wider networks
- Maintain school wide consistent practices and coach/mentor staff to achieve these
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
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 Debra Bright, Principal, on (08) 9528 9400 or emailing [email protected].
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 four (4) 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: IPS/SA1045311
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
