Branch: Newton Moore Senior High School
Division: Independent Public School - Southwest Education Region
Salary: Level 3, $141,551 - $154,896 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Location: South Bunbury
Closing Date: 2026-07-23 4:30 PM
This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027
Newton Moore Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a motivated and committed Program Coordinator who is passionate about supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to achieve their full potential. This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative and progressive educational team with a strong focus on student wellbeing, pastoral care and excellence in achievement.
Newton Moore SHS is a proud part of the South Bunbury community. Known for its inclusive and supportive environment, the school is committed to providing high-quality education in a culturally safe setting, where every student is empowered to succeed.
Our KNIGHTS values - Knowledge (Kaaditj), Nurture (Kaaradjiny), Inclusivity (Ngalak wer warma dandjoo yaka), Growth (Maaladj), Happiness (Kwababiny), Teamwork (Dandjoo warniny) and Success (woola) - guide everything we do. As Knights of the Moore, staff and students are encouraged to be courageous learners, respectful peers, and active contributors to their community.
Students thrive through a range of pathways, offering two Department of Education Approved Specialist Academic Programs, Science Horizons and Engineering, providing advanced, future‑focused learning for high‑achieving students. The Moore Academy of Sport and Health (MASH), supports talented young athletes to reach their personal best both academically and in their sporting pursuits and as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) for Aquaculture, we also deliver industry aligned training that opens doors to real-world qualifications and career opportunities
We are equally proud to host the Clontarf Academy, Stars Foundation, and Bushranger Cadets, each offering outstanding mentoring, leadership development, cultural enrichment, and engagement programs that empower students to grow, connect, and succeed. Collectively, these initiatives enrich our school culture and make our school a unique and exciting place to work for leaders passionate about engagement, equity, and student success.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.newtonmooreshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Follow the Dream is a program of the Polly Farmer Foundation (PFF), a not-for-profit organisation delivering strength-based educational programs in selected schools across Australia. For over 26 years, in partnership with the Department of Education and program sponsors, the PFF’s Follow the Dream program has provided academic and mentoring support to aspiring Indigenous students. Since inception, the program has grown throughout Western Australia and beyond, enabling thousands of students to achieve their Wetern Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) and successfully transition to post-school training and employment.
The successful applicant will ideally be resourceful, organised, collaborative and student-focused, with the capacity to build strong, purposeful relationships with students, families, staff and community stakeholders. In this role, you will work collaboratively with the executive team to strengthen the identification, recruitment and selection of students into the program, while supporting students through individualised education and pathway planning that encourages participation and success.
You will work closely with teachers, parents, tutors and key stakeholders to ensure each student’s academic, wellbeing and pathway goals are actively supported and continuously monitored. Liaison with partner schools and program stakeholders is a critical component of the role; therefore, strong communication, coordination and interpersonal skills are highly desirable, particularly to expand engagement and increase program reach.
We are seeking applicants who are committed to continuous improvement, culturally responsive practices and ongoing professional learning, with a focus on innovation and program growth. It is highly desirable that applicants can effectively utilise digital technologies to enhance both administrative efficiency and educational outcomes, supporting engagement and broadening access to the program.
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:
Country Teaching Program Allowance of $5 000 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
Free relocation
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
[email protected] 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 Kym Holroyd, Human Resource Officer on (08) 9722 2463 or emailing
[email protected].
During the school holidays, please contact Justine Parish on 0416 171 697.
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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
A statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
Demonstrated extensive knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning practices, particularly relating to Aboriginal students and their communities.
Demonstrated extensive skills and experience in developing, implementing and evaluating learning programs and strategies at a school, region or system level.
Demonstrated capacity to manage physical and financial resources.
Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership that builds capacity, deals effectively with change and generates innovative solutions related to achieving educational outcomes.
Demonstrated highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to conduct research, prepare reports and establish effective working relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve planned outcomes.
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/SA1043552
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, 23 July 2026
