This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP up until July 2030
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 offices are also required to ensure that each school within their area of responsibility complies with the relevant legislation and policies.
The Regional Engagement Coordinator will be based in the North Metropolitan, South Metropolitan or Southwest Education Regions.
The Role
If successful, you will provide strategic advice to schools and networks of schools on developing and sustaining engagement and support of students who are disengaging or at risk of disengaging. You will facilitate and collaborate with principals and regional and system supports, including school psychologists and participation staff, on engagement challenges and appropriate triaging and support of students who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging.
As the Regional Engagement Coordinator, you will implement and manage system level initiatives relating to student and community engagement at regional level. Within this role, you will be expected to provide strategic advice to principals, school-based attendance officers, school psychologists and participation staff regarding regional programs and strategies to support students engage in educational program or seek alternative pathways.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Tuart Hill and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- Flexible working arrangements including flexible working hours.
- 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 Andy O’Brien, Manager Regional Services, North Metropolitan Education Region on (08) 9285 3604 andy.obrien@education.wa.edu.au
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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- obtain or hold a current C class licence.
- undertake travel throughout the metropolitan and/or Southwest Education Region, including overnight travel to remote school sites.
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 a maximum of 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 high-level knowledge and understanding of current trends and issues in education in relation to students disengaging or at risk of disengaging.
2. Demonstrated extensive knowledge and understanding of student and school engagement, including individual and system solutions.
4. Demonstrated leadership, analytical and conceptual skills illustrating an ability to identify and clarify issues leading to the development and/or implementation of regional strategies and programs.
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: DOE965388
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 Wednesday, 14 May 2025.
