This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing October 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency

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. Schools deliver education, development and learning to their student cohort and ensure all students are provided with the opportunity to achieve positive educational outcomes which make full use of their individual capabilities.

The Role

As an Engagement and Transitions Manager, the successful applicant will provide support and advice to ensure the development and implementation of strategic directions to maximise transition services across the region and schools. They will provide support and advice in the development and establishment of the region’s and schools’ career and transition plans and programs. They will also monitor and assess the effectiveness of the programs and strategies.

This applicant will be expected to facilitate links between schools, State Training Providers, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), Education Regional Office and the Department in implementing policy and key initiatives. They will approve Notices of Arrangements for young people in the region to undertake options other than full-time schooling in the last two years of schooling under Section 11 of the School Education Act 1999. They will additionally Provide leadership, support and advice to the Senior Participation Coordinators and Participation Coordinators in the region.

They will be responsible for evaluating, monitoring and reporting on programs, service maintenance and operational standards across the region and will also provide support for the delivery of career and transition planning, including the use of Individual Pathway Plans (IPP) in schools in the region.

They will be expected to liaise and build relationships with industry personnel to foster work opportunities and career transition programs across the region. They will assist schools to develop quality and innovative secondary pathways programs and to support and critically analyse such developments through evidence-based data collection. They will disseminate transitions and pathways information and directions to school network personnel. They will also identify student support service gaps and provide advice accordingly. while developing effective risk management plans.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in Kalgoorlie 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 Nathan Morton, Director of Education - Goldfields Education Region on (08) 9093 5600 or by emailing nathan.morton@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:

1. 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.
2. Demonstrated highly developed skills in leading, managing and facilitating a team, including a proven ability to lead individuals and groups through continuous change.
3. 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.
4. Demonstrated high developed conceptual and analytical skills, with a proven ability to provide innovative thinking in developing and implementing organisational change, programs and plans.
5. 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: DOE1065437

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, 25 September 2026