Program Coordinator - Specialised Learning Program - Autism
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
23 October 2026
Posted 13 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
44.7
22.5 teaching · 22.2 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
342
Indigenous students
3%
Language other than English
26%
Girls vs boys
155 girls · 187 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027
At Samson Primary School, we work together to create a respectful, safe and inclusive learning environment where every student is supported to achieve their potential. Serving students from Kindergarten to Year 6, our school is recognised for its collaborative culture, strong community partnerships and commitment to inclusive education. Guided by our RISE values of Respect, Inclusivity, Safety and Self-Awareness, we strive to ensure all students experience belonging, engagement and success.
Samson Primary School is proud to host a well-established Specialised Learning Program - Autism (SLP-A). The SLP-A provides individualised, neurodiversity-affirming support for autistic students without intellectual disability, promoting academic achievement, social and emotional development, communication, self-advocacy and wellbeing. Students are valued members of the school community and participate in learning alongside their peers in mainstream classrooms, with access to specialised supports as required.
The program is underpinned by evidence-informed practice, strong family partnerships and collaborative planning to ensure each student's strengths, interests and support needs are at the centre of decision-making. A key priority of the school is strengthening inclusion and collaboration between the SLP-A and mainstream settings to maximise engagement, participation and outcomes for all students.
The successful applicant would lead the SLP-A team and provide strategic, instructional and operational leadership to enhance inclu…