Applicants from the previous process DOE922230 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.

Swimming and Water Safety are seeking to establish a pool of Program Coordinator for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2025 and up to the end of April, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Swimming and Water Safety is responsible for the development, implementation and delivery of the Interm and VacSwim swimming programs that promote vital swimming and water safety skills for children aged 5 – 17. You’ll play a key part in coordinating the people and resources required to make sure these programs are successful

The Role

You don’t need to be an expert in swimming programs!

This role is perfect for people who enjoy organising and coordinating teams of people and ensuring the smooth operation of programs.

What’s important in this role is your ability to oversee the development, management and evaluation of these programs, and to be able to work effectively with the right people to make it all happen. It’s all about delivering great swimming and water safety programs for the benefit of children.

This includes:

• managing human resources (ensuring the right instructors are in place to deliver quality programs)
• engaging with various stakeholders like venue operators and school staff to ensure program success.
• using MS Office systems and data bases to keep all aspects of the programs on track and organised
• evaluating the programs and working to continuously improve their effectiveness and the experience for school staff and their students.

What are we looking for?

• Experience in managing or coordinating programs or teams of people.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and working with databases.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with a wide range of people.
• A passion for helping others and improving programs.

If successful, you will join a dynamic, fast-paced team of friendly professionals and work closely with other Program Coordinators to deliver great outcomes.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in Padbury and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

• 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
• Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance.
• Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
• Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)

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 Grusha Barnden, Senior Program Coordinator, Swimming and Water Safety on (08) 9402 6313 or emailing [email protected]

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces 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.
• consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and 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 being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:

2. Demonstrated well developed knowledge and experience in human resource management, including planning, scheduling, development, performance management and recruitment.

3. Demonstrated well developed written communication skills and the ability to prepare and maintain accurate detailed reports.

5. Demonstrated well developed understanding of and experience working with databases, including Microsoft office applications

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: DOE959355

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 9 April 2025