We are seeking to establish a pool of Attendance Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Champion Bay Senior High School (CBSHS) are seeking to appoint a skilled staff member with a passion for guiding young people, a positive spirit and a knack for building positive relationships to join their student services team to support students and staff with a comprehensive range of interventions and supports.

CBSHS is the largest Independent Public School in the Midwest region of Western Australia. We have a strong commitment to continuous improvement in teaching and learning through reflective practice with a focus on quality teaching and learning, as detailed in our business plan. The care we offer each and every student defines our purpose. We have a rigorous student services and wellbeing program which has been set up to ensure all our students are well cared for socially, emotionally, physically and academically. Staff and Students work together to demonstrate our agreed values of ‘Respect, Aspire and Resilience.’

The school has developed strong, innovative partnerships with its local primary schools and community organisations. A commitment to the school’s emphasis on pastoral care and social and emotional learning initiatives, will be highly regarded as well as active promotion of the school’s vision, moral purpose and values within the school and the wider community.

The Location and Community

The City of Greater Geraldton (CGG) is one of 9 regions of WA and has much to offer in terms of sport, culture and tourism. With a population of approximately 40,000, the CGG covers an area of approximately 472,000 square kilometres and includes the towns of Mullewa and Walkaway. Apart from the significant sporting and cultural activities on offer, Geraldton itself is renowned for its quality lifestyle. Geraldton is the centre of the WA rock lobster industry along with the productive agricultural region that extends to the north, south and east of the city. An important part of the town is the Geraldton Port Authority which is responsible for moving a significant variety of produce such as grain, mineral sands, iron ore and other goods. During the wildflower season, the outlying areas of Geraldton are renowned for their stunning wildflowers.

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

The Role

As an Attendance Officer, you will assist in providing operational support to improve student attendance and engagement by working collaboratively with staff, students, families and external agencies. You should ideally develop and maintain effective partnerships that support students who are at risk of disengagement from education and provide guidance to staff on effective processes and strategies for managing unexplained and unauthorised absences.

The position requires someone who is highly organised and has the ability to prioritise tasks, work under pressure, and always maintain confidentiality. Suitable applicants will assist to collect and analyse attendance data, identify trends and areas of concern, and support the implementation of targeted interventions to improve student attendance and participation.

In this role you will also undertake a wide range of administrative and student focused support services within the school. Ideally you will possess strong computer skills using various Microsoft office and Department of Education databases, such as student records and management information systems that relate to attendance, good standing, transfers and personal data. The ability to build positive relationships, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders will be highly regarded.

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 Kylie Lynch, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9965 8300 or emailing kylie.lynch@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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as it directly relates to 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/SS1066008

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 2 November 2026