This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026 with possible extension (12 months)  and/or permanency

East Kimberley College (EKC) is a Kindergarten to Year 12 school, focused on providing an inclusive, safe, supportive, and connected learning environment to educate students to be successful citizens of the future. Our belief is that “every student matters every day” and “every student can be a high achiever”.

EKC is one of the largest Kindergarten to Year 12 schools in the state with approximately 900 students enrolled. With almost 50% of enrolments being Indigenous, it also has the largest enrolment of Aboriginal students of any school in the State.

The College offers all that one would expect in a larger metropolitan school yet has that unique friendly atmosphere typical of a rural community. Our College strives to ensure all students, regardless of ability or style of learning, are provided with the opportunity to reach their full potential in a positive, supportive and engaging learning environment. We foster individual student interests, encourage active participation in the learning process, and assist students to develop their ability to apply knowledge and skills to real life experiences and challenges.

Kununurra is the eastern gateway to the Kimberley and offers many opportunities for adventure seekers. Kununurra is only a three-hour flight from Perth and is famous for its wildlife-rich waterways and wetlands.

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

The Role

The School Attendance Officer is responsible for assisting school communities with processes that aim to improve student attendance, participation, and engagement in educational programs. This includes monitoring student attendance, producing absence reports, amending absence records, collecting and analysing absenteeism data, and assisting with the development and implementation of individual student attendance improvement plans.

The role also involves liaison with parents and carers, providing advice to students, staff and parents/carers, developing links between families/carers and the school, and identifying and addressing obstacles to school attendance.

The officer will also collaborate with school staff, Department staff, parents/carers and the wider community to identify student absenteeism and address issues which impact on student attendance, assist teachers and the school administrative team to explore alternative educational, vocational or employment options, and assist school staff with the development and implementation of community activities and projects aimed at improving student attendance. The officer will also maintain confidentiality, understanding and reliability in dealing with all persons related to student attendance.

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 Learne Dunne, Principal on (08) 9168 4400 or emailing leane.dunne@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 four (4) 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 sound knowledge of current trends and issues related to attendance and education within a local community.
  2. Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships and work effectively with individuals or small groups of students experiencing attendance related difficulties.
  3. Demonstrated sound research and problem solving skills including the ability to identify appropriate solutions to problems, such as those affecting student attendance.
  4. Demonstrated sound interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, particularly in a team environment.

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/SS1059982

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, 5 August 2026