Program Coordinator - Manager of Intensive Support Branch: Armadale Senior High School Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region Salary: Level 3, $141,551 - $154,896 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023) Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time FTE: Location: Armadale Closing Date: 2026-06-22 4:30 PM Attachments: -
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This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026 with possible extension (12 months).
Armadale Senior High School (SHS) is an Independent Public School dedicated to providing students from Year 7 to Year 12 with strong academic achievement and positive engagement. We aim to provide every student with a positive learning experience. We believe in our students and recognise that each is an individual to be welcomed and respected.
Our highly skilled and experienced teaching staff provide a supportive educational experience for every student through a wide variety of subjects and courses. These include English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Home Economics, Creative Art, Music, Information Technology, Design and Technology and Physical Education.
Find out more about our school by visiting or .
The Role
Armadale SHS is seeking an experienced and innovative school leader to fill the position of Program Coordinator – Manager of Intensive Support. Over the past 4 years Armadale SHS has been on a significant journey of improvement focused on our core priorities of Teaching and Learning, Conditions for Learning, and Leadership. We are recognised for creating a school environment that provides high levels of care, well-being, positive social-emotional support and academic outcomes. This role supports the school’s Executive Team in the coordination of responses to complex student behaviour.
The Manager of Intensive Support will be responsible for the provision of multi-tiered complex behavioural case management across the school. They will work with the school’s Executive to provide strategic direction to fellow leaders and staff on the development of systems that cater to students with complex behavioural needs. This position will emerge as a key leadership role in the school and as such will require the successful applicant to have a proven capacity to form positive and productive relationships with students, staff, families and external stakeholders. The Manager of Intensive Support will be part of the schools Senior Leadership Team. They will work with this team, all staff, students and their families to ensure complex behavioural case management is effective, in place, and known across the school.
A key role of Manager of Intensive Support at Armadale SHS is to identify and reduce the impact of barriers on a student’s ability to engage in meaningful education. They achieve this through working collaboratively with all relevant stakeholders to ensure that students are supported in their learning through a tiered model of service delivery. The successful applicant should have a comprehensive understanding of, and proven experience referring to, and working with inter-departmental and external agencies to achieve best outcomes for students.
The role requires an individual with a strong case management approach, exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, keep accurate records and analyse data to inform interventions and future practices. They should be resourceful, efficient and display sound decision making. The successful applicant will support the identification of students at educational risk (SAER) and use their professional knowledge to inform intervention strategies. The effective and timely identification, monitoring, analysis, and application of data are required for this role.
An important element of this role will be the building of capacity in others to support complex cases at both a whole school and individual classroom level. This will require an instructional leader that is able to role model, mentor and coach relevant staff at various levels to enact appropriate interventions for students at risk. Ability to build rapport and trusting relationships with parents and students is an essential component of this position. An understanding of Trauma Informed Practice is vital, and while not required an understanding of the Berry Street Model is desirable. While the position is advertised as permanent full time the school would consider suitable applicants seeking part time positions.
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 .
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
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 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
1. be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
2. hold registration with the of Western Australia
3. obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
4. 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 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:
5. A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
6. 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, ( 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.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA1046431
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.
Position Title Program Coordinator - Manager of Intensive Support Agency Department of Education Salary Location Armadale Unit/Division Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region Branch Armadale Senior High School Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time Position No. 00041847 Closing Date Position Title Program Coordinator - Manager of Intensive Support Branch Armadale Senior High School Location Armadale Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time Position No. 00041847 Salary Closing Date Agency Department of Education Description
This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026 with possible extension (12 months).
Armadale Senior High School (SHS) is an Independent Public School dedicated to providing students from Year 7 to Year 12 with strong academic achievement and positive engagement. We aim to provide every student with a positive learning experience. We believe in our students and recognise that each is an individual to be welcomed and respected.
Our highly skilled and experienced teaching staff provide a supportive educational experience for every student through a wide variety of subjects and courses. These include English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Home Economics, Creative Art, Music, Information Technology, Design and Technology and Physical Education.
Find out more about our school by visiting or .
The Role
Armadale SHS is seeking an experienced and innovative school leader to fill the position of Program Coordinator – Manager of Intensive Support. Over the past 4 years Armadale SHS has been on a significant journey of improvement focused on our core priorities of Teaching and Learning, Conditions for Learning, and Leadership. We are recognised for creating a school environment that provides high levels of care, well-being, positive social-emotional support and academic outcomes. This role supports the school’s Executive Team in the coordination of responses to complex student behaviour.
The Manager of Intensive Support will be responsible for the provision of multi-tiered complex behavioural case management across the school. They will work with the school’s Executive to provide strategic direction to fellow leaders and staff on the development of systems that cater to students with complex behavioural needs. This position will emerge as a key leadership role in the school and as such will require the successful applicant to have a proven capacity to form positive and productive relationships with students, staff, families and external stakeholders. The Manager of Intensive Support will be part of the schools Senior Leadership Team. They will work with this team, all staff, students and their families to ensure complex behavioural case management is effective, in place, and known across the school.
A key role of Manager of Intensive Support at Armadale SHS is to identify and reduce the impact of barriers on a student’s ability to engage in meaningful education. They achieve this through working collaboratively with all relevant stakeholders to ensure that students are supported in their learning through a tiered model of service delivery. The successful applicant should have a comprehensive understanding of, and proven experience referring to, and working with inter-departmental and external agencies to achieve best outcomes for students.
The role requires an individual with a strong case management approach, exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, keep accurate records and analyse data to inform interventions and future practices. They should be resourceful, efficient and display sound decision making. The successful applicant will support the identification of students at educational risk (SAER) and use their professional knowledge to inform intervention strategies. The effective and timely identification, monitoring, analysis, and application of data are required for this role.
An important element of this role will be the building of capacity in others to support complex cases at both a whole school and individual classroom level. This will require an instructional leader that is able to role model, mentor and coach relevant staff at various levels to enact appropriate interventions for students at risk. Ability to build rapport and trusting relationships with parents and students is an essential component of this position. An understanding of Trauma Informed Practice is vital, and while not required an understanding of the Berry Street Model is desirable. While the position is advertised as permanent full time the school would consider suitable applicants seeking part time positions.
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 .
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
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 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
7. be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
8. hold registration with the of Western Australia
9. obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
10. 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 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:
11. A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
12. 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, ( 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.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA1046431
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.
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