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Fixed term, full‑time positions commence January 2026 and continue until 2030.
Across the state, Regional Education Offices support schools in 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 schooling outcomes. Regional offices also ensure each school in their area complies with relevant legislation and policies.
Role
The successful candidate will provide strategic advice to schools and networks of schools on developing and sustaining engagement and support of students who are disengaging or at risk of disengaging. They will facilitate and collaborate with principals and regional and system supports, including school psychologists and participation staff, on engagement challenges and appropriate triaging and support of students who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging.
As the Regional Engagement Coordinator, you will implement and manage system‑level initiatives relating to student and community engagement at regional level. It will be your responsibility to provide strategic advice to principals, school‑based attendance officers, school psychologists and participation staff regarding regional programs and strategies to support students engage in educational program or seek alternative pathways.
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)
Eligibility
- Be an Australian or Recent 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.
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- Obtain or hold a current C‑class licence.
- Undertake travel throughout the metropolitan and/or Southwest Education Region, including overnight travel to remote school sites.
- Complete the Department’s induction program within 3 months of commencement.
- Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
- Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision‑Making within 6 months of appointment and every 3 years thereafter.
- Complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement.
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
1. Select “Apply for Job”. Complete the online application form, including details of two work‑related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
2. Attach your documents. Your application should include:
- A CV (up to three pages) outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
- A four‑page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF (demonstrated knowledge of disengaged students, engagement solutions, organisational skills, leadership, communication skills, etc.).
Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support, contact the Department of Education’s Recruitment team at (08) 9264 4127.
Applications close: 4 :30 pm (AWST) on Friday, 28 November 2025.
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