The South Metropolitan Regional Education Office is seeking to establish a pool of Participation Coordinators for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2026 and up to the end of October 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Appointments may be offered for vacancies that become available at various locations across the South Metropolitan Education Region.

Eight regional offices and seven local education offices are located across the State. Regional offices and local education offices are staffed as determined by the Regional Executive Director, in accordance with local context and needs. All officers appointed to regional offices and local education offices are responsible for supporting schools in the regions by promoting system initiatives and providing support and quality assurance to enhance the outcomes of schooling.

The Role

The Participation Coordinator provides case coordination, transition brokerage and face-to-face outreach support to secondary school-aged students who have become early school leavers, or who are most at risk of disengaging from education.

Participation Coordinators assess individual students’ needs and develop individual pathway plans to ensure our most vulnerable students are supported to transition into appropriate education, training or employment pathways.

As a Participation Coordinator, you will leverage your knowledge, experience and network of youth, education, training and employment services across the region to explore suitable career pathways and options for young people.

Suitable applicants are culturally responsive and trauma-informed communicators who can negotiate positive outcomes with students, parents/guardians, leadership teams in schools, training organisations, support agencies and industry.

Professional Benefits

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 Brendon Cassey, Senior Participation Coordinator on 0434 369 121 or by emailing Brendon.Cassey@education.wa.edu.au

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at centralservices.recruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period. 

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 current ‘C’ class driver’s licence
• undertake travel, including overnight stays in non-metropolitan locations, as required
• undertake travel in small aeroplanes to remote locations, as required
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check

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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A five (5) page statement addressing the following selection criteria: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 as outlined in the attached JDF:

1. Demonstrated considerable knowledge and experience of youth, education and training services, particularly in relation to at risk compulsory school-aged students.
2. Demonstrated well developed conceptual and analytical skills and the ability to identify and resolve issues.
3. Demonstrated well developed written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team environment, in diverse settings and with target groups.
4. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relevant professional networks and negotiate successful outcomes.
5. Demonstrated well developed organisational skills with the ability to use initiative to meet competing priorities.

 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: DOE1065199

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 9 October 2026

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