Job opportunity

This is a permanent full-time position commencing April 2026

Collie Senior High School (SHS) is committed to maintaining a culture which focuses on student's aspirations respect commitment , and honesty (ARCH) We take an approach that is inclusive, restorative  and supports all students in achieving academic, social and emotional success.

We enjoy a positive reputation, both for the excellent educational opportunities we offer and for our high standards of achievement with a moral purpose of providing students with opportunities to pursue a pathway of their choice Students are encouraged to achieve personal excellence in all aspects of the curriculum and to interact with each other and the wider community in a positive, constructive and socially responsible manner.

The Role

Collie SHS is looking for a Participation Coordinator to work with the attendance team through Student Services. The successful applicant should be able to provide individual case management to our students who are at significant educational risk due to their limited attendance at school providing face to face outreach support services to compulsory school-aged secondary students who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from school. The ideal applicant will be able to form authentic relationships with both students and their families to assist them to re-engage with school to successfully pursue a pathway of their choice.

You should also be able to develop and maintain professional links and effective networks with school, State Government, Commonwealth and Community agencies, youth employment, education and training services relevant to young people in the locality The preferred applicant will ideally hold a tertiary degree in social work, education or another related field and have experience working with secondary students from complex backgrounds.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in Collie 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 Stacey Henderson, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9735 1200 or emailing stacey.henderson@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 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 current ‘C’ class driver’s licence.
• Undertake travel, including overnight stays in non-metropolitan locations, as required.
• Undertake travel in small aeroplanes to remote locations, as required
• 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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A three – four (3-4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
  1. Demonstrated considerable knowledge and experience of youth, education and training services, particularly in relation to at risk compulsory school-aged students.
  2. Demonstrated well developed conceptual and analytical skills and the ability to identify and resolve issues.
  3. Demonstrated well developed written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team environment, in diverse settings and with target groups.
  4. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relevant professional networks and negotiate successful outcomes.
  5. Demonstrated well developed organisational skills with the ability to use initiative to meet competing priorities.

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: DOE1017811

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 Friday, 27 February 2026