This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027.

Coodanup College is a caring learning environment where we support our students to strive for excellent standards of achievement and behaviour. Located in south-eastern Mandurah, our college caters for students in Years 7 to12. Through our motto 'Explore. Dream. Discover.' our college is known for encouraging our students to explore through their learning, dream about what they want to achieve at school and beyond, and discover ways to be the best they can be.

We focus strongly on high standards across the school community, where staff work together to assist students to achieve their full potential. We know that senior schooling is vitally important, and our continued focus on Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) performance, Vocational Education and Training and General Pathways will give students the knowledge and skills they need to have a wide choice of options in line with their interests and goals for when they leave school. Students have access to a broad range of programs in purpose-built facilities, such as Science, Agriculture, Automotive Technology, Media and The Arts. Programs like these, combined with excellent teaching and support staff, ensure that students receive a personalised, high-quality education.

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

The Role

As a School Attendance Officer, you will ideally support the school community in strengthening student engagement, attendance and participation in education. The successful applicant should display effective communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, families, regional education staff and the wider community to identify causes of absenteeism and assist in supporting students in overcoming these issues.

The role provides an opportunity to contribute to establishing systems and processes to increase school attendance and accountability for non-attendance by creating individual student attendance improvement plans, as well as participate in collaborative case conferences and attendance panels. Experience supporting students and families to improve attendance, participation and retention would be highly advantageous.

Successful applicant would ideally display strong organisational skills and attention to detail, particularly in maintaining student-specific case notes, briefing notes, and relevant attendance information for reporting to the school and regional administration on a regular basis. An understanding of relevant Department of Education policies, legislation, guidelines and procedures would also be highly regarded for this application.

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 Lindsey Taylor, Deputy Principal on (08) 9581 0900 or emailing Lindsey.Taylor@education.wa.edu.au.

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

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 selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated sound knowledge of current trends and issues related to attendance and education within a local community.
  • Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships and work effectively with individuals or small groups of students experiencing attendance related difficulties.
  • Demonstrated sound research and problem-solving skills including the ability to identify appropriate solutions to problems, such as those affecting student attendance.
  • 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/SS1065671

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 Friday, 13 November 2026