This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing October 2026 up until December 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency.

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 Education Offices are also required to ensure that each school within their area of responsibility complies with the relevant legislation and policies. The North Metropolitan Education Region comprises more than 250 public schools across the north metropolitan area from Cottesloe to Lancelin and east to Wooroloo.

The Role

The North Metropolitan Education Region is seeking a highly motivated, innovative and committed person for a Senior Participation Coordinator position to manage the Engagement and Transition program and other early intervention programs.

The Senior Participation Coordinator supports the Engagement and Transition Coordinators to provide strategic advice to schools in the Region to assist with the engagement and transition of selected at-risk or disengaged Year 7 and Year 10 students. The successful applicant will train, mentor and support Engagement and Transition Coordinators, monitor case management and may be required to performance manage team members.

To deliver effective program outcomes the successful applicant will be required to develop and implement operational management procedures and strategies and plans for training or suitable employment for compulsory school-aged students at risk. You will monitor and report on these outcomes to stakeholder schools and the Region.

The successful applicant should ideally be competent in collecting, analysing and reporting on data, in an accurate, timely and confidential manner. Capacity to work in a team environment is essential.

It is highly desirable that applicants hold a nationally recognised qualification in human services, youth work or a related area.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located Tuart Hill 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 Felicity Matthews, Manager Regional Services - North Metropolitan Education Region on (08) 9285 3713 or by emailing Felicity.Matthews@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 nationally recognised qualification in human services, youth work or a related area
• hold a current ‘C’ class driver’s licence
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
• 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 three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:

1. Demonstrated well-developed knowledge of youth, education, training and support services and an understanding of the requirements to support the transition of compulsory school-aged students into appropriate post school options.

2. Demonstrated capacity to work in diverse settings with at-risk young people.

3. Demonstrated sound management, supervisory and leadership skills, including the ability to mentor and support staff, and use performance management to enhance capacity.

5. Demonstrated highly developed verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate, work within a team environment and with people across a range of backgrounds. 

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: DOE1064964

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 Monday, 12 October 2026