This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2025
Coodanup College is a caring learning environment where we support our students to strive for excellent standards of achievement and behaviour. Located in Mandurah, our college caters for students in Years 7 to 12. Through our motto 'Explore, Dream, Discover', our College is known for encouraging our students to explore through their learning, dream about what they want to achieve at school and beyond, and discover ways to be the best they can be.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.coodanup.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant will assist in the coordination of the student transition program, including organising parent information sessions whilst assisting in developing and introducing systems and intervention strategies which provide a responsive and effective support service for students, family members and staff. The successful applicant will provide support and advice to staff on strategies for supporting students and facilitate group work processes whilst developing supportive links between the student, the family, the school, feeder schools and other appropriate agencies in the community and establish a network of partnerships with other government and non-government agencies to ensure support is provided in the effective transition for students with disability.
The successful applicant will assist in undertaking assessments on students, including liaising with parents/guardians, students, staff and any other relevant parties whilst maintaining student specific case notes and briefing notes and reports to school leaders and administration staff as required. The successful applicant will identify student aspirations and interests to develop and implement activities and projects aimed at engaging transitioning students whilst undertaking research on current issues for young people, participate in projects and provide written reports as required. The successful applicant will oversee relevant enrolment procedures, including the operation of databases and information management systems and the provision of enrolment information to students and families.
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 Ben Jones, Deputy Principal, on (08) 9581 0900 or emailing Benjamin.Jones@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Ben Jones on 0499 937 531.
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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two to three (2-3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships.
- Demonstrated effective planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing prioritises within timelines.
- Demonstrated good research, conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify problems and provide solutions.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in working with individual or small groups of students with disabilities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the youth sector, particularly local organisations and services
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: IPS/SS988709
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 16 October 2025
