This is a permanent full-time position commencing as soon as possible
Towards Tomorrow - Creating a successful future for all!
At Karratha Senior High School (SHS) we empower every student to embrace opportunities, build resilience, and contribute positively to society.
Karratha SHS is an independent public school for students from Years 7 to 12. We pride ourselves on delivering quality education to a diverse population of approximately 1270 students who live in Karratha and surrounding towns. Our well-maintained facilities create an inviting and inclusive environment for all students. Our diverse team of educators, range from enthusiastic graduates to Level 3 classroom teachers and Senior teachers. The school has developed a strong local reputation for over 50 years for producing responsible, engaged, compassionate young people who graduate to become contributing members of our society.
Karratha SHS offers excellent programs for students to pursue music, drama, art, sport and outdoor education. Our state-of-the-art Technologies building provides excellent facilities for students to learn valuable skills for careers in trades industries. Our Health and Physical Education (HPE) department is located in the Karratha Leisureplex and our students benefit from a co-location arrangement with the City of Karratha.
Our school has 4 priority areas which drive our day-to-day operations:
- Conditions for learning: Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment to support students’ learning, wellbeing and engagement
- Curriculum and teaching: Support high quality teaching and learning in all classrooms
- Build staff capability: Identify, develop and support our workforce through consistent, high-quality leadership
- Strong community partnerships and relationships: Enhance engagement practices with parents, families, community stakeholders and external agencies
Find out more about our school by visiting karrathashs.wa.edu.au and more about Karratha by viewing the video below.
The Role
As the Network Attendance Officer at Karratha SHS, you will provide operational support to improve student attendance and engagement by working collaboratively with staff, students, families, and external agencies. You should ideally develop and maintain effective partnerships that support students who are at risk of disengagement from education and provide guidance to staff on effective processes and strategies for managing absences. The successful applicant will collect and analyse attendance data, identify trends and areas of concern, as well as contribute to the implementation of targeted interventions to improve student attendance identified in the Karratha SHS Strategic Plan.
In this role, you will also assist with monitoring and reporting on attendance outcomes, respond to enquiries from parents and community members, and contribute to initiatives that promote positive student engagement and wellbeing. The ability to build positive relationships, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders will be highly regarded.
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 Samantha Smith, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9182 6900 or emailing samantha.smith2@education.wa.edu.au.
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools 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.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- 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.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined 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 (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of two-three (2-3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
- A three (3) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated ability in providing operational policy and attendance related support and guidance for network schools.
- Demonstrated understanding of trends and issues in education relating to school attendance in the local context.
- Demonstrated sound written, verbal and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and with target groups.
- Demonstrated well developed conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to provide innovative thinking in problem solving.
- Demonstrated initiative and organisational skills, including the ability to identify priorities, address operational needs and meet agreed outcomes.
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: IPS/SS1045220
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 22 June 2026
