This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
Comet Bay's motto is 'Seek Excellence' and this underpins everything we do. We strive for excellence by nurturing individual abilities, providing meaningful opportunities and fostering positive communities. Students are encouraged to perform to their highest standard and are given the opportunity to excel in several high-quality programs. Comet Bay College has been a Department of Education and Training endorsed Gifted and Talented Academic Program school since 2007, providing a tailored, highly stimulating and challenging program to all selected students.
Find out more about our school by visiting cometbaycollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Comet Bay College is seeking a committed and proactive Participation Coordinator to support student engagement through improved attendance outcomes.
In this role, you will manage an assigned caseload and provide tailored support to students who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging. This includes face-to-face outreach, home visits, and collaboration with families to address attendance barriers. You will also assist Year Coordinators in the development and implementation of student attendance improvement plans.
Key responsibilities include:
- Monitoring and analysing whole-school attendance data to inform targeted interventions.
- Organising and promoting whole-school events and initiatives that encourage regular attendance.
- Designing and distributing attendance certificates and coordinating reward systems that recognise and celebrate positive attendance.
- Providing advice to students and families on participation requirements and legislative obligations.
- Reviewing referrals, assessing student needs, and developing individualised attendance and engagement plans, including career and transition support for students in the final years of compulsory education.
The ideal candidate will have well-developed interpersonal and organisational skills, a genuine interest in student wellbeing, and the ability to engage collaboratively with staff, students, and families to promote student success.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Secret Harbour and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; flexible working hours and part-time arrangements.
- 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 Kelly Bennett, Principal, Comet Bay College on (08) 9553 8100 or kelly.bennett@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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
- hold a current ‘C’ class driver’s licence.
- 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 (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated considerable knowledge and experience of youth, education and training services, particularly in relation to at risk compulsory school-aged students
- Demonstrated well developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team environment, in diverse settings and with target groups.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relevant professional networks and negotiate successful outcomes.
- Demonstrated well developed organisational skills with the ability to use initiative to meet competing priorities
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: DOE972847
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 Thursday, 19 June 2025
