This is a permanent full-time position commencing October 2026

Kimberley Education Regional Office is seeking a highly motivated Participation Coordinator for a Permanent vacancy based in Kununurra.

Across the state, Regional Education Offices are responsible for supporting schools in the metropolitan and rural areas by promoting system initiatives, providing support and quality assurance and ensuring consistency in the implementation of policies and procedures to enhance the outcomes of schooling. Regional offices are also required to ensure that each school within their area of responsibility complies with the relevant legislation and policies.

Daily travel by car is a large part of the Participation Coordinator role to facilitate in person contact through visits to student’s homes, support services, providers, training providers and employers to provide direct support and optimise success of arrangements.

This position is based in Kununurra and will require extensive travel to other parts of the Kimberley which will include overnight/s stays and will include travel by small aircraft to remote communities as required.

The Role

In this role, the successful applicant will manage an assigned caseload within the Kimberley Education Region and provide individualised case management, brokerage, and face-to-face outreach support to compulsory school-aged students, primarily in the senior secondary years, who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging.

A key responsibility of the position is to assess the needs of young people and develop high-quality, individualised pathway plans that incorporate career development and transition planning. This work supports at-risk young people to make informed decisions and successfully transition into appropriate education, training, employment, or support service pathways. Strong communication skills are highly desired, as the role requires effective engagement with students, parents and caregivers, school leadership teams, external agencies, and industry partners.

The successful applicant will ideally demonstrate cultural responsiveness, sound judgement, well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work autonomously.

In addition, Participation Coordinators develop and maintain strong networks across youth, employment, education, and training services within the region. They are responsible for collecting and maintaining participation data, monitoring student progress, and reporting on client outcomes to support continuous improvement and positive results for young people.

Professional Benefits

 We are conveniently located in Kununurra and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include: 

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
• Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)

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 Carmen Puertollano, Engagement Transitions Manager, Education Regional Office on (08) 9192 0800 or by emailing carmen.puertollano@education.wa.edu.au

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at centralservices.recruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period. 

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces 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.
• 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.
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
• hold a current ‘C’ class driver’s licence
• undertake travel, including overnight stays in non-metropolitan locations, as required
• undertake travel in small aeroplanes to remote locations, as required

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and 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 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
• A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:

1. Demonstrated considerable knowledge and experience of youth, education and training services, particularly in relation to at risk compulsory school-aged students.
4. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relevant professional networks and negotiate successful outcomes.
5. Demonstrated well developed organisational skills with the ability to use initiative to meet competing priorities.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.

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: DOE1060959

Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 28 August 2026