Cape Naturaliste College are seeking to establish a pool of Participation Coordinators for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2027 and up to the end of January, 2028. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Participation Coordinators within the Capes Connected Engagement Service (CCES) provide an early intervention, outreach and case-management service for students from Kindergarten to Year 10 who are disengaged, or at risk of disengaging, from education.

Working alongside schools, families and relevant services, Participation Coordinators identify and respond to the barriers affecting each student’s attendance, participation and connection to school. They build trusted relationships and strengthen connections between the student’s home, school and community to support a shared, coordinated approach to engagement.

A key feature of the role is direct, in-person support, including home visits, school meetings and engagement with relevant services. Support is tailored to each student and family, helping them navigate services, establish practical routines and strengthen the conditions for sustained participation in education.

The Role

The Participation Coordinator will with students from Kindergarten to Year 10 who are disengaged, or at risk of disengaging from school, the role focuses on early intervention to address barriers to attending school.

Working alongside schools, parents and caregivers, and relevant services, the Participation Coordinator will build trusted relationships and coordinate practical, tailored support. This includes home visits, school meetings and connecting families with appropriate services to strengthen the conditions for sustained engagement in education.

The successful applicant will work collaboratively to develop, implement and review individualised action plans that reflect each student’s strengths, needs and circumstances. They will support continuity of engagement during key school transitions and ensure case coordination and record keeping comply with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

The role also involves maintaining accurate and confidential case records, monitoring progress and contributing to reporting and service evaluation.

Applicants with strong relationship-building skills, experience working with children and families, and knowledge of education, community and support services are encouraged to apply. Well-developed organisational skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple schools are essential.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in Busselton 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 Jacqueline Bovell, Associate Principal on 0423 291 003 or by emailing jacqueline.bovell@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.
• 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
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check

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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A three (3) 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.
  2. Demonstrated well developed conceptual and analytical skills and the ability to identify and resolve issues.
  3. Demonstrated well developed written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team environment, in diverse settings and with target groups.
  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.

Please note that the panel will not assess information beyond the page limits outlined above, or additional attachments. 

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: DOE1069866

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 5 November 2026