At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead programs to engage and support at-risk students in their transition to high school.
- Company: Join a dynamic education team dedicated to improving student outcomes across the North Metropolitan region.
- Benefits: Enjoy 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 while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in human services or youth work is highly desirable.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
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 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
- 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. 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 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.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 12 October 2026. Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1064964. Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months.
Senior Participation Coordinator employer: Department of Education
The Department of Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement. As an Investigator in the Conduct and Integrity Division, you will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful work that directly impacts the education sector while benefiting from professional development and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Located in Victoria, this role provides a unique chance to contribute to a high-performing team dedicated to upholding the highest standards of conduct and service delivery.
