Transition Support Officer

Overview

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Agency: Department of Education

Location: Mandurah

School: Coodanup College, Mandurah (Years 7–12)

Position: Transition Support Officer

Salary: Level 3, $81,448 - $87,376 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2024)

Work Type: Permanent – Full Time

Position commencing: Term 4, 2025

This is a permanent full‑time position commencing in Term 4, 2025. Coodanup College is a caring learning environment where we support our students to strive for excellent standards of achievement and behaviour. Located in Mandurah, our college caters for students in Years 7 to 12. Our motto is “Explore, Dream, Discover”, encouraging students to explore through learning, dream about their goals, and discover ways to be the best they can be.

Role purpose

The successful applicant will support the coordination of the student transition program, including organising parent information sessions and assisting in developing and introducing systems and intervention strategies that provide a responsive and effective support service for students, families and staff. The role includes providing support and advice to staff on strategies for supporting students, facilitating group work processes, and developing links between students, families, the school, feeder schools and other agencies in the community. The role also involves establishing a network of partnerships with government and non‑government agencies to ensure effective transition support for students with disability.

Key responsibilities

- Assist in coordinating the student transition program and related activities.

- Organise parent information sessions and support the development of system and intervention strategies.

- Provide support and advice to staff on strategies for supporting students; facilitate group work processes.

- Develop and maintain links between students, families, the school, feeder schools and other appropriate agencies.

- Establish partnerships with government and non‑government agencies to support transition for students with disability.

- Undertake assessments on students; liaise with parents/guardians, students, staff and other relevant parties; maintain student-specific case notes, briefing notes and reports as required.

- Identify student aspirations and interests to develop activities and projects for transitioning students; undertake research on current issues for young people; participate in projects and provide written reports as required.

- Oversee enrolment procedures, including operation of databases and information management systems and provision of enrolment information to students and families.

Qualifications and selection criteria

- Experience in coordinating student transition programs and working with students with disabilities.

- Ability to liaise with parents/guardians, students, staff and other stakeholders; maintain accurate case notes and reports.

- Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships.

- Effective planning and organisational skills; ability to manage competing priorities within timelines.

- Knowledge of youth services and local organisations; ability to conduct research and provide recommendations.

- Understanding of enrolment procedures and data management.

Equity, diversity and eligibility

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are welcome.

- 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.

- 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.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application instructions

Apply online in two steps:

1. Step 1: Select Apply for Job and complete the online application form, including details of two work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

2. Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

- A CV of up to two pages outlining employment history and professional learning relevant to this position.

- A two to three page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF.

- Demonstrated good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

- Demonstrated effective planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities within timelines.

- Demonstrated research, conceptual and analytical skills, including problem-solving abilities.

- Demonstrated skills and experience in working with individuals or small groups of students with disabilities.

- Demonstrated knowledge of the youth sector, particularly local organizations and services.

It is recommended you have 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, contact the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127.

Key administrative details

- Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS988709

- Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 16 October 2025

- Location: Mandurah

- Position Number: 00047429

Additional information is available in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ben Jones, Deputy Principal, on (08) 9581 0900 or emailing Benjamin.Jones@education.wa.edu.au.

Notes

During school holidays, please contact the listed person for information.

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