Head of Student Support and Compliance

The Role

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you’ll make a huge difference to the lives of our students, while also providing values based leadership? If yes, then the Head of Student Support and Compliance may be for you!

You will work alongside Education supports, Teachers and a Wellbeing team in delivering a flexible and innovative learning program to facilitate transitional education of young people who have many issues impacting on their capacity to engage in mainstream programs.

In this role you will be responsible for the efficient management of day-to-day student operations, and you will support the Principal on matters of compliance, operations, and strategic planning. The role leads a team of Education Assistants and a wellbeing team alongside developing policies, processes and procedures to encourage effective communication and a safe and productive learning environment.

As the Head of Student Support and Compliance, you will:

• Inspire and Influence: Lead with a vision that prioritises child safety. Engage with students, staff and stakeholders to shape a meaningful future for the Academy. Provide leadership to ensure every student has the opportunity and motivation to reach their goals.

• Drive Excellence: Develop policies, service models, processes, and systems to deliver a safe and supportive learning environment for our students and staff members.

• Maximise Impact: Strategically coordinate people and physical resources to achieve the best outcomes for students and their families.

This role will be located in Kenwick and offered on a permanent full time work basis working 76 hours a fortnight.

About You

You are someone who thrives in environments where leadership, empathy, and strategic thinking intersect. You bring a deep understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable young people and are passionate about creating safe, inclusive, and supportive learning spaces. Your ability to manage people, engage stakeholders, and navigate complex compliance landscapes makes you a trusted advisor and role model across the organisation. In addition, you will have:

• A recognised qualification in teaching and currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia.

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessing TAE40116 (Desirable)

• Experience in a similar role, including experience working with vulnerable young people living in complex circumstances.

• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and people management skills.

• Advanced organisational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Knowledge of CaLD and Aboriginal culture and family dynamics

• Working knowledge of disabilities or conditions including, but not limited to, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dyslexia, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and complex trauma.

• Experience using TASS school management system (desirable)

• Valid drivers’ licence, Working with Children Check, Satisfactory Police clearance (not older than 6 months from the issue date).

Why Join Us?

• Generous NFP Salary Packaging: Option to package up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum.

• Extra Leave: 5 days of extra paid leave per annum (pro rata for part-time).

• Paid Parental Leave: Paid leave and return to work incentives.

• Support for FDVA: Family Domestic Violence and Abuse leave, financial assistance, and structured support for any employees who have experienced FDVA incidents.

• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted Health Insurance with HBF, free confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program, and an annual Flu Vaccination Program.

• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within a supportive and inclusive team culture.

Who Are We?

Communicare Academy is an independent, non-government CARE (Curriculum and Re-engagement in Education) school operated by Communicare. We are committed to providing at-risk and disengaged young people with high quality education options in a flexible and supportive learning environment.

We provide a holistic education experience that meets the diverse needs of our students including small classes, education support staff, social-emotional development programs, personalised and flexible timetable options, excursions and camps, wrap-around student support services from a variety of in-school specialists and additional Communicare Group Ltd. support services.

While we’ve changed a lot over the past 45 years, our values – Everyone is welcome, Doing what we say, Above and beyond and Stronger together– remain at the very heart of everything we do.

If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, please apply with an updated resume. A cover letter is required to outline key achievements and experience relevant to the role

Applications close Wednesday 7 January 2026, shortlisting may begin immediately.
Communicare and WRA values diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities.

This role is designated under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) to promote equality; Aboriginal people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Shortlisting will begin immediately, and the role may close without notice. Unsolicited agency contact will not be accepted.