Please note as of Monday, 23 June at 11:45am there has been an amendment to the closing date.
This is a permanent full-time position commencing July 2025
Aboriginality is considered essential for this position under section 50(d) of the Western Australian Equal Opportunity Act.
Statewide Services is seeking to appoint a motivated and committed Aboriginal Youth Support Coordinator to join the Service Allocation Prioritisation and Coordination team within the Service Planning and Coordination Directorate.
The Department of Education’s strategic directions outline the commitment for every child, from Kindergarten to Year 12 to have access to high quality education underpinned by excellence in teaching and quality leadership. This is an education that meets the needs of the learner, preparing them for future success.
The Role
The successful applicant will work within a multidisciplinary team consisting of a Program Coordinator, Aboriginal Youth Support Coordinators, Social Workers and Teachers who support students presenting with the most complex needs and their families, schools, Education Regional Office staff and Statewide Services business areas. Service provision can include identifying areas of need with families and supporting engagement with external services, partnering with services to increase the effectiveness of wraparound support, collaboration with key stakeholders and services to allow consistent support, and connecting Aboriginal families and young people with culturally appropriate agencies and supports.
As the Aboriginal Youth Support Coordinator, you will prioritise positive relationships between students, education staff and parents. Ideally you will display a sound understanding of the case management of students that includes knowledge of Aboriginal social and emotional wellbeing, trauma-informed practice and effective intervention, monitoring and reporting strategies. You will also have an understanding of the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework and its application in a school context.
The Aboriginal Youth Support Coordinator will work with other agencies to research, develop, implement and monitor plans for young people and families to access appropriate pathways for support, and will work collaboratively to promote an environment of positive quality learning experiences for all students. The work will include school and home visits, and travel to regional areas, as the team provides direct support to young people across Western Australia.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Padbury and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements.
- 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 Jessica Hennah, Program Coordinator on 0436 929 584 or jessica.hennah@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
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 (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated knowledge of issues and needs of young Aboriginal people, families and communities and experience in applying that knowledge to the education sector.
- Demonstrated well developed conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify and clarify issues and problems and generate strategies to address them.
- Demonstrated well developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in working with individuals or small groups of Aboriginal students experiencing difficulties.
- Demonstrated well developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, negotiate and resolve conflict.
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: DOE973562
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, 7 July 2025
