We are seeking to establish a pool of Education 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.

The School

School of Special Educational Needs: Behaviour and Engagement (SSEN:BE) is part of the network of specialist schools that operates under the Statewide Services pillar of Service Delivery. SSEN:BE provides educational support and services with schools for students who present with extreme, complex and challenging behaviours across a Kindergarten to Year 12 context. A continuum of consultative support with schools for students is delivered through Engagement Centres and the Midland Learning Academy (MLA). The services of Engagement Centres and the MLA are coordinated through SSEN:BE which provides the administrative structure that oversees and manages these services as a Statewide model of supports for schools, teachers and students. The services complement other teams working in networks, regions and schools, supporting a greater number of students across the state. Support is available across the public school system.

Engagement Centres coordinate the Kindergarten to Year 12 provision of the following three services:

• Professional learning to improve student engagement and behaviour
• Consultative support for schools needing additional assistance with planning for those students with very complex needs
• Intensive support for individual students exhibiting the most extreme, challenging and complex needs.

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

The Role

SSEN:BE is seeking to recruit dedicated and enthusiastic Education Officers to join their team.

The Education Officer is primarily based in the courthouse at the Perth Children’s Court working as the education representative for the In-Roads Program, a multi-faceted therapeutic program aimed at supporting complex young offenders to address their needs, thereby improving their wellbeing, reducing recidivism, and creating a safer community.

This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the educational engagement and outcomes of vulnerable young people through the delivery of specialised, evidence-informed support and services. The successful applicant will assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of targeted supports aligned with the needs of the In-Roads team, schools and the Department’s strategic priorities. They would play a key role in supporting the In-Roads program, including its involvement in the Perth Children’s Court therapeutic trial list, and should contribute to the collection, analysis and interpretation of data to inform practice and improve outcomes. Suitable applicants should have a strong understanding of policies including the Young Offenders Act and the Children and Community Services Act.

Working collaboratively across teams, business units and external agencies, suitable applicants will ideally support the development and delivery of specialised learning supports, resources and services that promote student re-engagement in education. They would contribute to the alignment of policy, programs and resources to ensure coordinated and effective service delivery across the system. The role includes preparing reports, briefings and evidence-based recommendations, as well as providing subject matter expertise to support professional learning, system responses, briefing notes and Ministerial requests. Strong consultation and stakeholder engagement skills are highly regarded, as suitable applicants would work closely with internal and external partners to build high-quality, system-wide supports that improve student achievement and wellbeing. A demonstrated ability to work in a culturally responsive, context-specific manner and to develop productive, respectful relationships with diverse stakeholders is highly regarded to success in this role.

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 Alison VanBeek, Deputy Principal on (08) 0467 954 944 or by emailing Alison.VanBeek@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.
• hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia

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 four (4) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

1. Demonstrated substantial knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning practices and requirements in relevant area/s of specialist expertise.
2. Demonstrated experience in implementing, monitoring and reviewing professional learning and support programs in relevant area/s of specialist expertise.
3. Demonstrated highly developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build partnerships and integrate services both within and beyond the Department.
4. Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with change and generate innovative solutions related to teaching and learning issues.
5. Demonstrated highly developed written communication and presentation skills, including experience in the preparation of reports, briefings and other documentation to support and inform senior officers.

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: SS/SS1065874

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 28 October 2026