Sustainability Program Coordinator

The Department of Education in Western Australia is seeking a part-time Sustainability Program Coordinator for a role starting in Term 2, 2025, based in Parkwood, WA. The coordinator will work on initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and implement sustainability policies in collaboration with the Sustainability Committee. The position emphasizes building a sustainable school culture and engaging the community in environmental and social responsibility.
This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2025

With an Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) of 994, we have around 52% Language background other than English (LBOTE) and over 60 different nationalities represented at the school. The school’s diversity and respect for difference is a feature, enabling our students to become positive, resilient, and confident about their futures. An Intensive English Centre supports the development of language skills for students new to Australia.

The school learning environment is extremely positive with a strong focus on student wellbeing and the development of social emotional learning through the Homeroom program and a strong Good Standing Policy. Approved Specialist Programs in Soccer and Environment & Life Sciences (EaLS) supports a wide range of General, Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) pathways. With over 50 years of history, Lynwood is complex, diverse, and much loved by the school community and staff. The passion and commitment of students, staff and community members working together in a spirit of absolute positivity about what our students can achieve, is a significant hallmark of this wonderful school.

Find out more about our school by visiting lynwood.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

As the successful applicant you will investigate and implement initiatives to reduce the school’s greenhouse gas emissions. In consultation with Sustainability Committee, you will implement school-based sustainability policies, monitor compliance and liaise with school staff responsible for all other related projects to ensure their directions and activities are aligned with the school’s Sustainability Policy and Business Plan.

The school continues to enhance its unique secondary school culture around the focus and emphasis on sustainability. This focus centres on both environmental sustainability - that which pertains to the physical relationship of the school, its educational community, its broader place in society; and social sustainability - the relationship between all educational community members and the development of social and emotional resilience. The overarching aim is to engage the school community in this focus to build commitment to the school’s core values and develop students with a social conscience.

The demonstrated capacity to work with secondary students and alongside secondary school programs would be an advantage.

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 Mr Jason Tan, Deputy Principal on (08) 9354 0600 or Jason.tan@education.wa.edu.au

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 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.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.

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:
• A CV of up to two (2) 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 knowledge and understanding of climate change and sustainable management of energy, water, waste and buildings, including metering, tracking and calculating emissions from utility consumption.
• Demonstrated well developed verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and external clients to work effectively and constructively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated well developed written communication skills, including the ability to prepare grant and award submissions.
• Demonstrated well developed project management skills, including the ability to lead and implement initiatives with students and staff to support sustainability education.
• Demonstrated initiative and well developed organisational skills, including the ability to identify school priorities and deliver outcomes on schedule.

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/SS958282

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.

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