Salary: Level 4, $87,712 - $92,057 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2022)
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
FTE: 0.1-1.0
Location: Southwest, Great Southern and Warren-Blackwood
Southwest Education Regional Office are seeking to establish a pool of Participation Coordinators for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2025 and up to the end of December 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
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 offices are also required to ensure that each school within their area of responsibility complies with the relevant legislation and policies.
Daily travel by car is a large part of the Participation Coordinator role to facilitate in-person contact through visits to students' homes, support services, providers, training providers, and employers to provide direct support and optimise success of arrangements.
The RoleParticipation Coordinators manage an assigned caseload within the relevant Education Region. They provide individualised case brokerage and face-to-face outreach support services to Compulsory School-aged Students (primarily senior secondary) who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging.
If successful, you will develop high-quality individual pathway plans, including career and transition considerations for at-risk young people to make informed choices and effective transitions to a range of appropriate pathways and post-school options. You will broker transitions to and placements with post-school providers, including TAFE and other Registered Training Organisations, apprenticeships and traineeships, community-based programs, or employment.
Positions may be located at one of our three main service points in the region:
BunburyGreat Southern - AlbanyPlease specify in your application the location(s) you are willing to be considered for.
Professional BenefitsWe are located in Southwest, Great Southern and Warren-Blackwood and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.Generous 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 Nikolai Emery, Engagement and Transition Manager on 0428 392 587 or by emailing ******
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.
Minimum RequirementsBe 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.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.More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application InstructionsApply 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 cover letter of no more than one (1) page outlining your demonstrated skills and experience relevant to the Participation Coordinator role and its responsibilities.Further information about this role can be found in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
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: DOE932768
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 27 November 2024
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