This is a 12 month fixed term, part-time (0.87 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency

Exmouth District High School (DHS) is a proudly Independent Public School with approximately 550 students from Kindergarten to Year 12. We are committed to providing the best possible education for the students of our community and are charged with preparing our students for a diverse range of futures.

Exmouth is a coastal community situated in the remote northwest of Western Australia. Located about 1250km north of Perth, 850km north of the large regional city of Geraldton and 550km southwest of the Pilbara mining operations in Karratha, we are surrounded by Cape Range National Park and are the gateway to the unique Ningaloo Reef, recently listed as a World Heritage site. There is a permanent population of approximately 3,500 people which swells to thousands more during peak tourist periods. Due to the number of tourists visiting Exmouth, the town has many amenities which would not normally be expected in a town of its size.

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

The Role

As the Attendance Officer, you will provide operational and administrative support to the Student Support Coordinator and Student Support Team, assisting with the monitoring, recording, analysis, and reporting of student attendance data to promote student engagement, wellbeing, and positive educational outcomes. Working collaboratively with staff, students, families, external agencies, and community stakeholders, you will follow up unexplained and unauthorised absences, maintain accurate attendance records and support attendance improvement strategies.

The role also involves facilitating effective communication between the school and families, contributing to initiatives that enhance student wellbeing and school connectedness, and providing broader support within the Student Services area, including assisting with the management of the Student Services triage desk, responding to enquiries, maintaining confidential records, and supporting day-to-day operations. The successful applicant will ideally display strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy student-focused environment, and a commitment to confidentiality, teamwork, and positive student outcomes. We highly value applicants with experience working in a school or student services environment, proficiency in Compass and other student information management systems, advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data management and reporting, experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, knowledge of attendance processes, student engagement and wellbeing practices, and previous experience in a regional or remote school setting.

Please note that this is a school-based position and accommodation or housing is not provided; applicants are encouraged to secure accommodation prior to applying.

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 Jane Ayres, Student Support Coordinator on (08) 9947 8888 or by emailing Jane.Ayres@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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

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; and
• A three (3) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

1. Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and the ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment.
2. Demonstrated ability to liaise with individuals or small groups of children who are experiencing attendance related difficulties.
3. Demonstrated ability in using computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
4. Demonstrated effective planning and organisational skills and experience in providing administrative support.
5. Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

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/SS1069989

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, 4 November 2026