At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students from Kindergarten to Year 10 in overcoming barriers to education.
- Company: Cape Naturaliste College, dedicated to student engagement and community support.
- Benefits: Generous leave, professional development, and 12% superannuation contributions.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives by fostering connections and support.
- Qualifications: Strong relationship-building skills and experience with children and families.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
Cape Naturaliste College are seeking to establish a pool of Participation Coordinators for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part‐time vacancies which may arise during 2027 and up to the end of January, 2028. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Participation Coordinators within the Capes Connected Engagement Service (CCES) provide an early intervention, outreach and case‐management service for students from Kindergarten to Year 10 who are disengaged, or at risk of disengaging, from education. Working alongside schools, families and relevant services, Participation Coordinators identify and respond to the barriers affecting each student's attendance, participation and connection to school. They build trusted relationships and strengthen connections between the student's home, school and community to support a shared, coordinated approach to engagement.
A key feature of the role is direct, in‐person support, including home visits, school meetings and engagement with relevant services. Support is tailored to each student and family, helping them navigate services, establish practical routines and strengthen the conditions for sustained participation in education.
The Participation Coordinator will work with students from Kindergarten to Year 10 who are disengaged, or at risk of disengaging from school, focusing on early intervention to address barriers to attending school. Working alongside schools, parents and caregivers, and relevant services, the Participation Coordinator will build trusted relationships and coordinate practical, tailored support. This includes home visits, school meetings and connecting families with appropriate services to strengthen the conditions for sustained engagement in education.
The successful applicant will work collaboratively to develop, implement and review individualised action plans that reflect each student's strengths, needs and circumstances. They will support continuity of engagement during key school transitions and ensure case coordination and record keeping comply with relevant legislation, policies and procedures. The role also involves maintaining accurate and confidential case records, monitoring progress and contributing to reporting and service evaluation.
Applicants with strong relationship‐building skills, experience working with children and families, and knowledge of education, community and support services are encouraged to apply. Well‐developed organisational skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple schools are essential.
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).
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.
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 current 'C' class driver's licence.
- Undertake travel, including overnight stays in non‐metropolitan locations, as required.
- Undertake travel in small aeroplanes to remote locations, as required.
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 5 November 2026.
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Contact Details:
Department of Education, Western Australia Recruitment Team
