Senior Participation Coordinator

Overview

Join to apply for the Senior Participation Coordinator role at the Department of Education, Western Australia.

The North Metropolitan Education Region covers more than 250 public schools across the north metropolitan area from Cottesloe to Lancelin and east to Wooroloo. The role is a fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP up until the end of December 2027. The Senior Participation Coordinator will manage the Engagement and Transition program and other early intervention programs, supporting at-risk or disengaged Year 7 and Year 10 students.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Engagement and Transition program and other early intervention programs within the Region.
• Train, mentor and support Engagement and Transition Coordinators; monitor case management and may perform performance management of team members.
• Develop and implement operational management procedures and strategies for training or suitable employment for compulsory school-aged students at risk.
• Monitor and report outcomes to stakeholder schools and the Region.
• Collect, analyse and report data in a timely, accurate, and confidential manner.
• Work effectively in a team environment.

Qualifications

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

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).

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 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.

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

• Step 1: Select Apply for Job. Complete the online application form, including details of two work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
• Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include:
  • A CV of up to three pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
  • A three-page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
  • Demonstrated knowledge of youth, education, training and support services and understanding of transitioning compulsory school-aged students into appropriate post-school options.
  • Demonstrated capacity to work in diverse settings with at-risk young people.
  • Demonstrated management, supervisory and leadership skills, including mentoring and using performance management to enhance capacity.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and clarify issues.
  • Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation and teamwork across diverse backgrounds.

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 (08) 9264 4127.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE993803

Closing date

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 24 September 2025.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

• Education Administration Programs

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