This is a 12-month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension.
Context
In the Goldfields Education Hub, 15 schools collaborate and support regional initiatives to ensure that students achieve educational outcomes by collectively providing quality teaching practises and student support services to support achievement in Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) and post-school pathways. The Kalgoorlie education system faces unique challenges due to its regional context, serving a diverse student population. As students transition from primary to high school in Kalgoorlie, the need for targeted support becomes even more critical. There has been a noticeable decline in student attendance and engagement as students transition from Year 6 to Year 7 within the Kalgoorlie/Kambalda/Coolgardie region. This drop-off highlights the need for targeted support during this critical phase, as students face academic, social, and environmental changes when moving to high school, which can impact their motivation and school participation. Addressing these issues through comprehensive transition programs and stronger school-family partnerships is essential for improving retention and fostering a successful start to secondary education.
The Role
As Transition Support Officer you will assist in the coordination of the student transition program, including developing and introducing systems and intervention strategies to provide effective support for students, families and staff across the Network. The successful applicant will ideally possess good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, from students and school staff to other government, non-government and community agencies.
You will maintain student-specific case notes, undertaking assessments on students for reporting purposes, including liaising with parents/guardians, students, staff and any other relevant parties, as well as assist the School Leadership and Administration team in crisis management and response duties as required. The successful applicant should have good research, conceptual and analytical skills, to better assist students and continue to develop your knowledge of current issues for young people and therefore identify/implement activities and projects to engage transitioning students.
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 Sally Fowler, Network Principal on (08) 9068 2400 or emailing Sally.Fowler@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Sally Fowler on 0457 743 432.
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 (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
- A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships.
- Demonstrated effective planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing prioritises within timelines.
- Demonstrated good research, conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify problems and provide solutions.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in working with individual or small groups of students with disabilities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the youth sector, particularly local organisations and services.
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/SS940661
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: 4.30 pm (AWST) on Monday, 20 January 2025
