Participation Coordinator

Department of Education; City Of Karratha; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer contributed superannution

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging

Job summary

The Department of Education's Pilbara Education Regional Office in Karratha is seeking a Participation Coordinator for an eight-month, full-time fixed-term role commencing November 2026, with travel across the Pilbara.

You will manage a caseload, provide case management, brokerage and outreach to disengaged or at-risk students, developing individualized pathway plans including career development and transitions, working with students, families, schools and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned caseload within the Pilbara Education Region and provide individualised case management, brokerage and face-to-face outreach support to compulsory school-aged students.
• Develop high-quality, individualised pathway plans that incorporate career development and transition planning.

Job description

Introduction

This is a 8 month fixed term, full-time position commencing November 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency Pilbara Education Regional Office is seeking a highly motivated Participation Coordinator for a vacancy based in Karratha. 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. Regional offices are also required to ensure that each school within their area of responsibility complies with the relevant legislation and policies. Daily travel by car is a large part of the Participation Coordinator role to facilitate in person contact through visits to students' homes, support services, providers, training providers and employers to provide direct support and optimise success of arrangements. This position is based in Karratha and will require extensive travel to other parts of the Pilbara which will include overnight/s stays.

The Role

The successful applicant will manage an assigned caseload within the Pilbara Education Region and provide individualised case management, brokerage, and face-to-face outreach support to compulsory school-aged students, primarily in the senior secondary years, who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging. A key responsibility of the position is to assess the needs of young people and develop high-quality, individualised pathway plans that incorporate career development and transition planning. This work supports at-risk young people to make informed decisions and successfully transition into appropriate education, training, employment, or support service pathways. Strong communication skills are highly desired, as the role requires effective engagement with students, parents and caregivers, school leadership teams, external agencies, and industry partners. The successful applicant will ideally demonstrate cultural responsiveness, sound judgement, well developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work autonomously. In addition, Participation Coordinators develop and maintain strong networks across youth, employment, education, and training services within the region. They are responsible for collecting and maintaining participation data, monitoring student progress, and reporting on client outcomes to support continuous improvement and positive results for young people.

Professional Benefits

• 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 building the leadership capability of our people ( Building Leadership Impact ). 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
• hold a current C class driver's licence
• undertake travel, including overnight stays in non-metropolitan locations, as required

Agency Referrals

Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at [e-mail] during the advertising period.

Contact

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ngaire Whyte – Engagement and Transition Manager on 0487 287 955 or by emailing [e-mail].

Job Details

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1066017

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.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 19 October 2026.