Program Coordinator - Community Leader - The Arts
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
8 September 2026
Posted 25 Aug 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
92.3
52.8 teaching · 39.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
669
Indigenous students
23%
Language other than English
9%
Girls vs boys
316 girls · 353 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency
Northam Senior High School (SHS) stands on the bank of the Avon River and has a proud and rich history of providing a comprehensive curriculum to students in Years 7-12 from the Northam and surrounding Wheatbelt districts students. With over 650 students, we are the largest school in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia.
In our vision of ‘A Community United’, we work in partnership with students, staff, parents/carers and the community to establish positive and productive relationships.
Northam SHS is focused on embedding trauma-informed and restorative practices, where our systems are designed to prioritise student belonging, voice and mastery in a strengths-based model.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.northamshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As the Program Coordinator – Community Leader, you will work collaboratively with the Principal and members of the Senior Leadership team to provide educational leadership within the school and the wider community. You will develop and promote the school’s vision for academic and artistic excellence, encouraging school staff, volunteers, and community members to share ownership of the school’s goals and creative direction.
The successful applicant should ideally be able to build positive relationships between students, staff, parents, and the local community as they lead a Learning Community which is proactive, innovative, and supportive ensuring successful learning achievement outcomes for a commu…