This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
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 Education Offices are also required to ensure that each school within their area of responsibility complies with the relevant legislation and policies.
The Role
The Senior Participation Coordinator will provide support to the Engagement and Transitions Manager and the Coordinator Regional Services to achieve effective re-engagement and transitions of students between school, training and work. Assisting with the planning, communication and support of participation coordinators and participation support officers. Other key responsibilities include training and developing skills of participation coordinators regarding case coordination, career and transition planning.
The successful applicant will also assist with the implementation and operational management of strategies and plans for training or suitable employment for compulsory school-aged students at risk of disengaging from education. Reinforcing the brokerage philosophy and communicates, monitor and report on implementation plans, and provide feedback of effectiveness to the Engagement and Transitions Manager.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Geraldton and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 12% employer contributed superannuation.
- 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 Jane Swift Engagement & Transitions Manager - Midwest Education Region on (08) 9956 1600 or by emailing jane.swift@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 nationally recognised qualification in human services, youth work or a related area.
- hold a current ‘C’ class driver’s licence.
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- undertake travel including overnight stays in non-metropolitan locations, as required.
- undertake travel in small aeroplanes to remote locations, as required.
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 three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated well-developed knowledge of youth, education, training and support services and an understanding of the requirements to support the transition of compulsory school-aged students into appropriate post school options.
- Demonstrated capacity to work in diverse settings with at-risk young people.
- Demonstrated sound management, supervisory and leadership skills, including the ability to mentor and support staff, and use performance management to enhance capacity.
- Demonstrated well developed conceptual and analytical skills, including an ability to identify and clarify issues.
- Demonstrated highly developed verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate, work within a team environment and with people across a range of backgrounds.
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: DOE1036027
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, 20 April 2026
