Salary: Level 5, $96,307 - $105,254 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2022)
This is a thirty-three (33) month fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP with possible extension
The Pilbara Education Regional are looking for a motivated Regional Attendance Coordinator to join their team.
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
The Role
The successful applicant will provide support to the Regional Executive Director in regional attendance data management and analysis, develop and implement regional level programs to ensure student retention, participation, and engagement.
You will also monitor and support schools with school attendance strategies, issues, and procedures.
Manage regional level processes for ensuring student attendance and facilitate the development of regional-level agreements and protocols with support agencies and employer agencies to assist non-attending and alienated students.
You will conduct home visits and liaise with other regions to locate students.
You will identify the barriers for non-attendance and facilitate support to assist the student in reengaging at school.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Karratha 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 leave.
Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
Access 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 Ian Knapgate, Coordinator Regional Operations, on (08) 9185 0128 or 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 Requirements
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 Check.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply 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 four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF: Demonstrated sound knowledge of current trends and issues in education relating to the student service provision for alienated and non-attending students.
Demonstrated well-developed research, analytical, and conceptual skills with the ability to plan and coordinate a variety of processes and programs.
Demonstrated well-developed verbal and interpersonal skills with the ability to mediate, resolve conflict, and work as a collaborative team member.
Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership in the provision of support for alienated and non-attending students.
Demonstrated well-developed written communication skills, including the ability to prepare documentation for a range of specific purposes and audiences.
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: DOE925310
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months.
This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 13 December 2024.
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