Coordinator Regional Services

Department of Education; City Of Karratha; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer contributed superannution

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging access

Job summary

The Department of Education in Western Australia is offering a permanent full-time role for a Coordinator Regional Services based in Karratha. The position focuses on analysing regional issues and coordinating services across psychology, attendance, behaviour, curriculum and participation to support schools.

You will partner with Statewide Services, the Leadership Institute and school networks to develop solutions, broker services and strengthen cross‑agency links.

Qualifications

• Australian or NZ citizen, permanent resident or valid work visa.
• Consent to Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
• Current Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Analyse issues and needs relating to regional support services.
• Lead coordination of services including psychology, attendance, behaviour, curriculum and participation.
• Collaborate with Regional Operations, Statewide Services and Leadership Institute to broker support.
• Develop solutions and ensure efficient access to services region-wide for schools and networks.
• Work with retention and participation staff to strengthen links with government and education providers.

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP Eight regional offices and seven local education offices are located across the state. Regional offices and local education offices are staffed as determined by the Director of Education, in accordance with local context and needs. All officers appointed to regional offices and local education offices are responsible for supporting schools in the regions by promoting system initiatives and providing support and quality assurance to enhance the outcomes of schooling.

The Role

The Coordinator Regional Services is responsible for analysing issues and needs relating to regional support services and leading the coordination of these services provided to schools, including psychology, attendance, behaviour, curriculum and participation. The successful applicant will work in partnership with the Coordinator Regional Operations and Department support providers, including Statewide Services and the Leadership Institute. They will ensure efficient and effective access to support services region‑wide, including engaging with schools and their networks to identify and analyse issues, developing and recommending solutions, and brokering support services in response to school needs. The applicant will be expected to collaborate with retention and participation staff and attendance officers to develop strong links and communication networks with government and key agencies, and system and sector education providers who contribute to statewide support services for students and schools. They will additionally oversee support services for administrative and financial management, including the provision of physical resources, in support service delivery and will apportion administrative resources to the providers of school and student support services.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in Karratha 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)

Please be advised that this position does not include housing.

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

• 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
• More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 16 November 2026