Attendance Officer

Department of Education; Shire Of Exmouth; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

Exmouth District High School is seeking an Attendance Officer for a 12-month fixed-term, part-time (0.87 FTE) role commencing Term 1, 2027. You will support the Student Support Coordinator by monitoring attendance, reporting on trends, and liaising with families to promote student wellbeing and engagement.

Applicants should have experience in student services, strong Excel skills for data management, and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team in a regional school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school or student services environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data management and reporting.
• Experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of attendance processes, student engagement and wellbeing practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and administrative support to the Student Support Coordinator.
• Monitor, record, analyse and report student attendance data to promote engagement and wellbeing.
• Follow up unexplained and unauthorised absences and maintain accurate records.
• Support attendance improvement strategies and liaise with families and external agencies.
• Assist with Student Services triage desk and day-to-day operations, maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Excel data reporting

Compass proficiency

Tools

Compass

Job description

This is a 12 month fixed term, part-time (0.87 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency Exmouth District High School (DHS) is a proudly Independent Public School with approximately 550 students from Kindergarten to Year 12. We are committed to providing the best possible education for the students of our community and are charged with preparing our students for a diverse range of futures. Exmouth is a coastal community situated in the remote northwest of Western Australia. Located about 1250km north of Perth, 850km north of the large regional city of Geraldton and 550km southwest of the Pilbara mining operations in Karratha, we are surrounded by Cape Range National Park and are the gateway to the unique Ningaloo Reef, recently listed as a World Heritage site. There is a permanent population of approximately 3,500 people which swells to thousands more during peak tourist periods. Due to the number of tourists visiting Exmouth, the town has many amenities which would not normally be expected in a town of its size. Find out more about our school by visiting exmouthdhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online .

The Role

As the Attendance Officer, you will provide operational and administrative support to the Student Support Coordinator and Student Support Team, assisting with the monitoring, recording, analysis, and reporting of student attendance data to promote student engagement, wellbeing, and positive educational outcomes. Working collaboratively with staff, students, families, external agencies, and community stakeholders, you will follow up unexplained and unauthorised absences, maintain accurate attendance records and support attendance improvement strategies. The role also involves facilitating effective communication between the school and families, contributing to initiatives that enhance student wellbeing and school connectedness, and providing broader support within the Student Services area, including assisting with the management of the Student Services triage desk, responding to enquiries, maintaining confidential records, and supporting day-to-day operations. The successful applicant will ideally display strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy student-focused environment, and a commitment to confidentiality, teamwork, and positive student outcomes. We highly value applicants with experience working in a school or student services environment, proficiency in Compass and other student information management systems, advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data management and reporting, experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, knowledge of attendance processes, student engagement and wellbeing practices, and previous experience in a regional or remote school setting. Please note that this is a school-based position and accommodation or housing is not provided; applicants are encouraged to secure accommodation prior to applying.

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 Jane Ayres, Student Support Coordinator on [phone] or by emailing [e-mail] .

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.

Eligibility To work with us

• 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).

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1069989

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 Wednesday, 4 November 2026