This is a 7 month fixed term, part-time (0.3 FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency
Warnbro Community High School (CHS) is located 50 km south of Perth, nestled in the beachside communities of Warnbro and Port Kennedy. Warnbro CHS offers a vibrant and nurturing learning environment that supports the holistic growth and development of students.
The school community collaborates to cultivate strong aspirations and self-belief in students, empowering them to achieve success now and in the future. Warnbro CHS is dedicated to improving student outcomes by meeting each student at their point of need.
We offer unique and effective learning programs grounded in evidence-based strategies that ensure progress for all students.
Find out more about our school by visiting Warnbro CHS or Schools Online
The Role
The Defence Secondary Transition Mentor will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing systems that provide a responsive and effective youth support service for students of ADF members and family members. They should maintain and establish professional links between schools and various public and private sector organisations, develop, plan and implement youth work interventions, and provide a supportive link between the student, the family, the schools and other appropriate agencies in the community. The successful applicant will ideally actively participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and case conferences within the school, including the provision of consultancy advice. They will ideally research current issues for students from mobile ADF families, providing written reports outlining findings. The Defence Transition Mentor may be responsible for day-to-day management matters, as well as responding to complex demands during critical situations. Undertaking work assessments on students from ADF families, including liaising with parents/guardians, students, staff, and other stakeholders.
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 Carol Durant, Manager Corporate Services, by emailing Carol.Durant@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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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 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
- A five (5) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Well-developed oral, written and interpersonal communication skills that demonstrate an ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships, negotiate and resolve conflict.
- Demonstrated well developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Demonstrated well developed research, conceptual and analytical skills and experience in identifying problems and developing appropriate intervention strategies and support programs.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in working with individual or small groups of adolescents who are experiencing difficulties.
- Demonstrated practical working knowledge of the youth sector, particularly local organisations.
- Demonstrated understanding of the ADF organisation and the additional challenges that the posting cycle places upon students from an ADF family.
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/SS930124
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, 29 November 2024
