Engagement and Transitions Manager

Department of Education, Western Australia; Fitzroy Crossing; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer contributed superann

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging

Job summary

Department of Education, Western Australia is seeking an Engagement and Transitions Manager for a 12-month fixed-term full-time role based in Narrogin Local Education Office, commencing February 2027 with possible extension or permanency. You will lead strategic direction for transition services, liaise with schools and training providers, and report on program outcomes.

The role involves evaluating programs, supporting IPP use, developing secondary pathways, and disseminating transition

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic directions to maximise transition services across the region.
• Monitor and assess program effectiveness, and facilitate links between schools, RTOs, and the Department.
• Support delivery of career and transition planning, including IPP use in regional schools.

Job description

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing February 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency.

Join a Team that Makes a Difference!

Across the State, Regional Education Offices are responsible for supporting schools in the metropolitan and rural areas by promoting system initiatives, providing support and quality assurance and ensuring consistency in the implementation of policies and procedures to enhance the outcomes of schooling.

This position is located at Narrogin Local Education Office.

The Role

The Engagement and Transitions Manager provides support and advice in developing and implementing strategic directions to maximise transition services across the region and in developing and establishing the region’s career and transition plans and programs.

The successful applicant will monitor and assess the effectiveness of programs and strategies and facilitate links between schools, State Training Providers, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), the Regional Education Office and the Department in implementing policies and key initiatives.

The role involves evaluating, monitoring and reporting on programs, service maintenance and operational standards across the region. Provide support for the delivery of career and transition planning, including the use of Individual Pathway Plans (IPP) in schools in the region.

In addition, the successful applicant will assist schools to develop quality and innovative secondary pathways programs and to support and critically analyse such developments through evidence-based data collection. The role also involves disseminating transitions and pathways information and directions to school network personnel.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in Narrogin 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)

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
• obtain or hold a current ‘C’ class driver’s licence

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

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sarah Shaw, Engagement and Transitions Manager on 0448 273 144 or by emailing [e-mail]

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1070192

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.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on [phone] for assistance.

Applications close

4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 26 October 2026.