Regional Learning Initiatives are seeking to establish a pool of Engagement Officers for fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2025 and up to the end of March, 2026.
Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.Western Australian Department of Education has entered into an agreement with the Australian Government Department of Education, to develop and deliver the Scaling Up Success in Remote Schools Program.
Through this program, the Regional Learning Initiative will work to expand the Kimberley Schools Project to selected schools in the Goldfields and Midwest Education Regions.The project has 2 key components: Targeted teaching – evidence-based teaching strategies, quality materials and frequent measurement of achievement.Community engagement – development with the community of extended learning programs and related initiatives.
Support includes coaching and advice for school leaders and teachers around building and sustaining positive school-community partnerships.
The Engagement Officer, Regional Learning Initiatives will be based in the Midwest Education Region.The RoleThe Engagement Officer provides strategic advice to schools on developing and sustaining community engagement procedures to enhance positive community–school relationships.
They support and lead the effective implementation of procedures and processes in schools to ensure non-attending and alienated students participate and are engaged in educational programs.If successful, you will provide strategic advice and support to principals, school staff and the project team in the implementation of school attendance strategies and policy and legislative compliance.
It will be your responsibility to implement and manage system level initiatives relating to student and community engagement at regional level.This role facilitates professional learning and the sharing of best practice within the Regional School Network.
The successful applicant will work collaboratively to enhance the development of regional level interagency and cross-sectoral links in relation to engagement.Professional BenefitsWe are located in Geraldton?and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include: 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; flexible working hours and part-time arrangementsGenerous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leaveProfessional development opportunities and study leave/assistanceAccess 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 Toni Colling, Project Principal, on 0417 966 356 or emailing We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people ().Equity and DiversityWe 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.
Explore our for more details.EligibilityTo work with us, you must: 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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
obtain or hold a current Working with Children Checkobtain or hold a current C class licenceobtain or hold an accredited 4WD qualificationundertake extended overnight travel throughout the Goldfields and/or Midwest Education Region, including travel to remote school sites More information about employment eligibility can be found on our and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).Application InstructionsApply online in two easy steps:Step 1: Select Apply for JobComplete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.Step 2: Attach your documentsYour application should include: A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this positionA three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF: Demonstrated high-level knowledge and understanding of current trends and issues in education in relation to alienated and non-attending students, for example, Aboriginal students and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.Demonstrated extensive knowledge and understanding of community and school engagement and the ability to deliver relevant training.Demonstrated well developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.Demonstrated leadership, analytical and conceptual skills illustrating an ability to identify and clarify issues leading to the development and/or implementation of regional strategies and programs.Highly developed written, oral and interpersonal communication skills that demonstrate the ability to liaise and consult with individual, groups and organisations in a variety of contexts.
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: DOE929131The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 25 November 2024