We are seeking to establish a pool of Aboriginal Youth Support Coordinators for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

School of Special Educational Needs: Behaviour and Engagement (SSEN:BE)

SSEN:BE is part of the network of specialist schools that operates under the Statewide Services pillar of Service Delivery. SSEN:BE provides educational support and services with schools for students who present with extreme, complex and challenging behaviours across a K-12 context. A continuum of consultative support with schools for students is delivered through Engagement Centres and the Midland Learning Academy. The services of Engagement Centres and the Academy are coordinated through SSEN:BE which provides the administrative structure that oversees and manages these services as a Statewide model of supports for schools, teachers and students. The services complement other teams working in networks, regions and schools, supporting a greater number of students across the state. Support is available across the public school system.

SSEN:BE coordinates the K-12 provision of the following three services:

• Professional learning to improve student engagement and behaviour
• Consultative support for schools needing additional assistance with planning for those students with very complex needs
• Direct and indirect support for individual students exhibiting the most extreme, challenging and complex needs.

Find out more about our school by visiting ssenbe.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

The Aboriginal Youth Support Coordinator - Halls Creek is responsible for providing individualised case coordination and support services for students aged 10 to 18 years old who are exiting a custodial sentence transitioning from Banksia Hill Detention Centre to a range of education, training and employment options. The Aboriginal Youth Support Coordinator will work within the requirements of the Young Offender’s Act and the Children and Community Services Act, they will connect young people to appropriate youth and counselling services, as well as maintain an effective network of youth, employment, education and training services relevant to young people in the locality.

As an Aboriginal Youth Support Coordinator you should prioritise positive relationships between students, staff, agencies and families. You should 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 should also have an understanding of the Department of Education’s Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework and its application in a school context.

Suitable applicants will ideally have previous experience in a similar position working with youth, as well as possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships, combined with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a case management.

Suitable applicants should hold and maintain a current WA “C” class drivers’ licence as you may be required to attend schools, make home visits to meet with families and may be required to transport students. You may be required to attend associated training, professional learning and school development days at SSEN:BE’s main school site which operates out of Statewide Services in Padbury and may involve travel across our school and regions. Additional training and screening may be required in this role to meet Justice requirements.

Please note:

This role is based in Halls Creek.

This role does not qualify for GROH housing.  

Located in the Central Kimberley Region between Broome and Kununurra, most students come from the town of Halls Creek and the communities of Mardiwa Loop, Yardgee and Nicholson Block. Some students also commute from several family communities within 20 km of Halls Creek, Koongie Park Station (20 km) and Lamboo Station (40 km). Halls Creek DHS has an enrolment of approximately 340 students across the Kindergarten to Year 12 campus, with a 98% Aboriginal enrolment.

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 Alison Van Beek, Deputy Principal on 0467 954 944 or Alison.VanBeek@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.
• Aboriginality is considered essential for this position under section 50(d) of the Western Australian Equal Opportunity Act.

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 up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

1. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of youth, education and training services, particularly in relation to at risk 10 to 18 year-olds.
3. Demonstrated well developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.
4. Demonstrated skills and experience in working with individuals or small groups of students experiencing difficulties.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.

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: SS/SS1062904

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 26 October 2026