Apply Now: Regional Engagement Officer

Salary: Level 4, $95,782 - $100,526 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024)

This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP

Staff in Education Regional Offices are responsible for supporting schools in their regions by promoting system initiatives and providing support to enhance educational outcomes of students in public schools.

The Midwest Education Regional Office is located in Geraldton on the Midwest coast. The 46 public schools in the Midwest education region have approximately 7,600 students and are a mixture of coastal and inland schools, including remote community schools. Approximately 30 percent of students are Aboriginal.

The Role

The Midwest Education Regional Office is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Regional Engagement Officer with strong organisational skills and keen attention to detail. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to regional education priorities and support strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide direct support to the Director of Education Midwest, on regional priorities and initiatives including engagement and attendance.

- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including Midwest regional schools, Regional and Central Office staff, senior personnel from other agencies, and members of the public.

- Conduct research and investigations into school-related issues.

- Identify and report on issues of interest and importance to the region.

Skills and Attributes

- Strong organisational and time management skills

- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

- High attention to detail and accuracy

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively

- Financial and workforce management experience (desirable)

- Research and analytical skills

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in Geraldton and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

- 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 Danielle Wilton, Coordinator Regional Operations on (08) 9956 1602 or by emailing danielle.wilton@education.wa.edu.au .

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.

- 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 or hold a current Working with Children Check.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and 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 being your current line manager.

Your application should include:

- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.

- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:

1. Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify and clarify issues and generate strategies to address them.

2. Demonstrated well developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work unsupervised or in a team environment and to work effectively with a target group.

3. Demonstrated ability to provide operational policy and/or engagement related support and guidance in the provision of processes for the management of disengaged and nonattending students.

4. Demonstrated well developed oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare documentation for a variety of audiences and purposes.

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 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE993149

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 Tuesday, 4 November 2025.

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