Alkimos College is seeking to appoint a committed and passionate Program Coordinator – Learning Support to lead the college’s Learning Support program. This is a newly created role that will work closely with the Program Coordinator – Specialised Autism Learning Program.Located in the northern suburb of Alkimos with sweeping ocean views, Alkimos College opened in 2020 with our foundation Year 7 cohort, providing local intake area students with access to an exceptional secondary education in world-class learning facilities. Each year we have added an additional cohort and will reach our full complement of Year 7 -12 in 2025.Stage 1 buildings include administration, lower school student services, library, gymnasium, fitness centre, food studios, cafeteria, IT labs, technologies workshops, general classrooms, science laboratories, and nature play area. Shared oval and community facilities with the City of Wanneroo are available via the adjacent Halesworth Park precinct. Stage 2 (rolled out in 2024), includes a new SALP centre (Home Room and SALP classroom), performing arts centre, lecture theatre, senior school student services centre and general classrooms.Find out more about our school by visiting orThe RoleWe are seeking a dynamic individual with the passion and commitment to the moral purpose of ‘success for every student, everyday’.The successful applicant should display the capacity to provide effective leadership skills and professional knowledge in supporting students, staff and parents across a range of learning support capacities. To be considered for this role, you will ideally be skilled in the completion and review of individual disability allocations and the development of profiles and education plans for Students at Educational Risk (SAER) and the completion of the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) Equity Access Arrangement applications.As you would be working closely with the Specialised Autism Learning Program, your role would include managing and collecting data for the National Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD), School of Special Educational Needs (SSEN) reporting for identified students.The desired applicant will ideally have high quality presentation skills and a proven track record of delivering effective professional learning for teachers. In addition, the ability to line manage Education Assistants, oversee the Learning Support Leads and teachers of ‘Focus’ classes, as well as provide additional learning support across the school, will be viewed favourably.The key responsibilities of the Program Coordinator – Learning Support may include:
Working closely with the Program Coordinator – Specialised Autism Learning Program
Line management of Education Assistants
Oversee Learning Support Lead Teachers
Support teachers of learning support ‘Focus’ classes
Develop, implement, monitor, and review individual education plans, CPFS plans and group education plans
Submission of Disability Resourcing applications, disability reviews and checklists
Case management of students with diagnosed conditions, including diagnosis documentation, family and outside agencies liaison, and teacher communication
Whole school strategic planning in related areas such as transition, professional learning, parent and community engagement and NDIS
Systemic analysis of data and system processes
Collaboration with relevant school leaders and staff with regard to assessment adjustments and applications
Ensure Education Assistants maintain their capacity to support teachers appropriately based on student and classroom needs using contemporary approaches and ongoing learning.
Continue to develop an inclusive approach to students with additional needs, whilst maintaining support, care and monitoring student progress
Conduct regular meetings for the Learning Support team
Maintaining and updating the National Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD)
Build the capacity of staff and enable the school to become more inclusive of students with diverse learning needs.
Managing the transition process from Year 6 to Year 7 for students with identified special needs.
Liaising with SSEN visiting teachers
Work with the intake primary schools for Year 6 transition
The successful applicant will ideally display exceptional strategic planning and operational management skills to support working in a shared, collaborative arrangement with staff. The ability to provide professional leadership, build the capacity of staff and promote inclusivity and positive educational outcomes for students is highly regarded. As part of the college Leadership team, you would contribute strategically to whole school planning and need to show commitment to the college’s instructional framework and Alkimos Approach.Ideally, you will also have highly developed conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to provide innovative solutions to strategic and complex problems and issues, along with highly developed leadership and management skills in motivating and developing staff. Applicants with highly developed verbal and interpersonal communication skills and a sense of humour, with the ability to undertake consultations, collaborations and negotiations with students, parents, school leaders and other stakeholders are highly desirable.Professional BenefitsWorking 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 .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 Jarrod Phillips, Associate Principal on (08) 9561 7300 or emailingEquity and DiversityWe 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 for more details.EligibilityTo 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
of Western Australia * obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
consent to a
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 or in the attached application package.Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).Application InstructionsApply online in two easy steps:Step 1: Select Apply for JobComplete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.Step 2: Attach your documentsYour 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/SA992557Suitable 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.
