Family Liaison And Disability Support Officer

Department Of Education, Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Secondary Education Support Centre (SESC) is a permanent full-time Independent Public School catering for students with special educational needs in Years 7-12, located 18km from Perth in Warwick. The Role involves supporting students with disability and their families, connecting them with services, assisting with transition planning, and guiding on disability supports including the NDIS.

They emphasise collaboration with staff, families, community organisations and government

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, and commitment to supporting students with disability and families.
• Strong organisational and digital literacy skills, ability to maintain confidentiality and sound judgement.
• Proactive in managing competing priorities and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support students with disability and their families to achieve positive wellbeing and post-school outcomes.
• Connect students and families with appropriate services and supports, including transition planning.
• Provide guidance on disability supports, including NDIS and other government programs.
• Strengthen family engagement through information sessions and community outreach.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Organisation

Digital literacy

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026

West Coast Secondary Education Support Centre (SESC) is an Independent Public School catering for students with special educational needs in Years 7-12, located 18km from Perth in the suburb of Warwick. Our students come from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds - a feature which serves to enrich our learning environment. Working with our community, we achieve our school vision of 'Caring, Achieving, Together'.

At West Coast SESC students are encouraged to develop skills relevant to their individual needs and to take pride in their achievements. All students are supported to embrace opportunities to fulfil their educational and personal goals to achieve their highest potential and be well prepared to live and work in a rapidly changing and diverse society. We have high expectations of our students and work in partnership with parents and other stakeholders to provide authentic and relevant curriculum. Curriculums include but are not limited to; English, Maths, Health and Physical Education, Zones of Regulation, Workplace Learning, ASDAN, Bushrangers, Protective Behaviours Education and You Can Do It!

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The Role

Join our team in a rewarding role supporting students with disability and their families to achieve positive wellbeing and post-school outcomes. Working collaboratively with school staff, families, community organisations and government agencies, you will ideally help connect students and families with appropriate services and supports, assist with transition planning, and provide guidance on disability supports, including the NDIS and other government programs. You should also strengthen family engagement through information sessions, community initiatives and outreach activities, building partnerships that promote student success, inclusion and independence.

The successful applicant should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, and a genuine commitment to supporting students with disability and their families. They will ideally have strong organisational and digital literacy skills, the ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement, and a proactive approach to managing competing priorities. The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team is important, along with a proven capacity to build positive relationships with families, staff, community agencies and external service providers. A sound understanding of the disability sector, including available supports, services and pathways is desired.

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 Claire Hayhoe, Manager Corporate Services on [phone] or by emailing .

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at during the advertising period.

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.

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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 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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A four (4) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF Demonstrated communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships. Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to work as part of a team and with minimum supervision to meet conflicting guidelines. Demonstrated conceptual and analytical ability, including the ability to suggest solutions to problems. Demonstrated high level knowledge and understanding of the disability sector and the applicable funding models (National Disability Insurance Scheme and Disability Support Pension), current legislative requirements, and local organisations and services and experience in applying that knowledge when working with students and families experiencing difficulties.

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 [phone] for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1067425

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 Monday, 26 October 2026