Senior Participation Coordinator

Department of Education, Western Australia; City Of Stirling; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer contributed superannution

Annual, personal, long service and Par

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging

Job summary

Department of Education, Western Australia is seeking a Senior Participation Coordinator in the North Metropolitan Education Region to manage the Engagement and Transition program and other early intervention initiatives. The role involves training and mentoring coordinators, monitoring case work and reporting outcomes to schools and the Region.

Ideal candidates will have a nationally recognised qualification in human services, youth work or a related area and be able to work in a team to

Qualifications

• Experience with engagement and transition programs.
• Ability to collect, analyse and report data accurately and confidentially.
• Capable of training, mentoring and supporting Engagement and Transition Coordinators.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Engagement and Transition program within the North Metropolitan Education Region.
• Develop and implement operational procedures and training plans.
• Monitor case management and report outcomes to stakeholders.
• Possibly performance manage team members and coordinate with schools.

Skills

Data collection and reporting

Leadership/mentoring

Case management

Education

Nationally recognised qualification in human services or youth work

Job description

This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing October 2026 up until December 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency.

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 Education Offices are also required to ensure that each school within their area of responsibility complies with the relevant legislation and policies. The North Metropolitan Education Region comprises more than 250 public schools across the north metropolitan area from Cottesloe to Lancelin and east to Wooroloo.

The Role

The North Metropolitan Education Region is seeking a highly motivated, innovative and committed person for a Senior Participation Coordinator position to manage the Engagement and Transition program and other early intervention programs.

The Senior Participation Coordinator supports the Engagement and Transition Coordinators to provide strategic advice to schools in the Region to assist with the engagement and transition of selected at-risk or disengaged Year 7 and Year 10 students. The successful applicant will train, mentor and support Engagement and Transition Coordinators, monitor case management and may be required to performance manage team members.

To deliver effective program outcomes the successful applicant will be required to develop and implement operational management procedures and strategies and plans for training or suitable employment for compulsory school-aged students at risk. You will monitor and report on these outcomes to stakeholder schools and the Region.

The successful applicant should ideally be competent in collecting, analysing and reporting on data, in an accurate, timely and confidential manner. Capacity to work in a team environment is essential.

It is highly desirable that applicants hold a nationally recognised qualification in human services, youth work or a related area.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located Tuart Hill 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)

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 Felicity Matthews, Manager Regional Services - North Metropolitan Education Region on [phone] or by emailing [e-mail]

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.
• hold a nationally recognised qualification in human services, youth work or a related area
• hold a current ‘C’ class driver’s licence
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
• undertake travel including overnight stays in non-metropolitan locations, as required
• undertake travel in small aeroplanes to remote locations, as required

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, 12 October 2026