This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing July 2026 up until December 2026
We provide a culturally safe and supportive place where every student has many opportunities to grow and become proud individuals. Our college supervisors and staff provide support to help our students to succeed at school and after school.
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The Role
As a Transition Officer you will provide individualised case coordination and support services, including case brokerage (referral) services, to 10 to 18 year old Aboriginal students transitioning into the boarding environment. You will also provide support and advice to school staff, Aboriginal students and their families for students requiring transition and brokers access to other providers offering the most relevant service to each individual’s circumstances.
This role includes actively participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and with other agencies as appropriate, including the provision of information and consultancy advice as required. Researching, developing, implementing and monitoring high quality plans for young people to access appropriate pathways to a range of recreational, training and employment options where appropriate and provides consultative support to colleagues. Applicants with experience maintaining a record system, analysing data and preparing information to develop and monitor plans are encouraged to apply.
The successful applicant will develop and maintain an effective network of youth, employment, education and training services relevant to young Aboriginal people in the locality. Connecting young Aboriginal people to appropriate local youth and counselling services.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Broome 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 Michael Gilmour, College Manager, Broome Residential College on (08) 9194 7550 or by emailing michael.gilmour@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
- hold or obtain a current valid ‘C’ or ‘C-A’ class Western Australian drivers licence
- undertake travel to regional and remote communities
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 three (3) page statement addressing the following 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, 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: DOE1042236
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.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday 5 June 2026
