School of Alternative Learning Setting (SALS) are seeking to establish a pool of Youth Transition Officers 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 4, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

The SALS program was originally established in early 2019 to target a specific cohort of students who present with complex and challenging behaviour and would benefit from a short-term, intensive intervention program. At the commencement of the 2022 academic year the program was consolidated as a standalone school. SALS delivers specialised activities and learning programs that build students’ social skills and self-regulation in environments designed to effect positive and lasting change in their behaviour. The program has the capacity to provide access to specialists such as paediatricians, clinical psychologists, or consultation with psychiatrists.

There are 13 SALS sites located in the metropolitan and regional education regions of Western Australia (one of which is our SALS Administration located in Padbury). Students are provided with an intensive, individualised program of support while they continue their education. There is a strong focus on developing students’ social skills and ability to self-regulate. Learning and engagement is flexible, codesigned with students, culturally responsive and supports self-determination and interpersonal connection.

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

The Role

The role of the Youth Transition Officer is considered essential to ensuring a responsive and effective student transition from SALS back to school or another alternative pathway. As part of a cohesive team, your communication skills and ability to be an effective team player will be highly regarded. Suitable applicants will ideally have a professional work ethic and the ability to work with individuals and small groups of students within our program, to connect with youth at risk, while maintaining professional boundaries in the provision of individualised case coordination and access to support services. Experience in student case brokerage, and referrals for students aged 10 to 18 years to support transitioning to and from schools, alternative education programs and outreach centres will be highly desirable. Youth Transition Officers may also be involved in transporting students.

Suitable applicants will work as part of a SALS team located at Joondalup, West Perth, Wattle Grove or Rockingham. Each setting accommodates up to 10 students who are provided with an intensive, individualised program of support while they continue their education. There is a strong focus on developing students’ social skills and ability to self-regulate. Learning and engagement is flexible, co-designed with students, culturally responsive and supports self-determination and interpersonal connection.

Suitable applicants may be required to travel, within the metropolitan region and across regional WA, to attend professional learning, and/or support other sites. Suitable applicants may be required to hold and maintain a valid WA driver’s licence.

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 Nicole Maurer, Associate Principal on 0436 926 195 or emailing nicole.maurer@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 up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A four (4) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of youth, education and training services, particularly in relation to at risk 10 to 18 year olds.
  • Demonstrated well developed conceptual and analytical skills within a student context, including the ability to identify and clarify issues and problems and generate strategies to address them.
  • Demonstrated well developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Demonstrated skills and experience in working with individuals or small groups of students experiencing difficulties.
  • Demonstrated well developed oral, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, negotiate and resolve conflict.

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/SS1064291

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

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