This is a permanent full-time position commencing April 2026
Across the State, education regional 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. Education regional offices are also required to ensure that each school within their area of responsibility complies with the relevant legislation and policies.
The Role
The Engagement and Transitions Manager provides support and advice to ensure the development and implementation of strategic directions to maximise transition services across the region and schools. They facilitate links between schools, State Training Providers, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), Education Regional Office and the Department in implementing policy and key initiatives.
If successful, you will evaluate, monitor and report on programs, service maintenance and operational standards across the region. Within this role you will also be expected to provide leadership, support and advice to the Senior Participation Coordinators and Participation Coordinators in the region. You will also work collaboratively with the Regional Workforce Coordinator on regional projects.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Geraldton 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 Lisa Criddle, Director of Education on (08) 9956 1600 or lisa.criddle@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.
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- obtain or hold a current ‘C’ class driver’s licence.
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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated knowledge of youth, education, training, industry and support services and to foster career transition and work prospects for students in the 12-18 year old population.
- Demonstrated highly developed skills in leading, managing and facilitating a team, including a proven ability to lead individuals and groups through continuous change.
- Demonstrated high-level oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effective and professionally and build high level relationships and networks cross-sectorally.
- Demonstrated high developed conceptual and analytical skills, with a proven ability to provide innovative thinking in developing and implementing organisational change, programs and plans.
- Demonstrated high-level written communication skills, including experience in the preparation of reports and risk management plans.
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: DOE1011144
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 Tuesday, 17 February 2026.
