Overview
This is a fixed term, full‐time position commencing July 2026 up until December 2026.
We provide a culturally safe and supportive place where every student has many opportunities to grow and become proud individuals. Our college supervisors and staff provide support to help our students to succeed at school and after school.
The Role
As a Transition Officer you will provide individualised case coordination and support services, including case brokerage (referral) services, to 10 to 18 year old Aboriginal students transitioning into the boarding environment. You will also provide support and advice to school staff, Aboriginal students and their families for students requiring transition and brokers access to other providers offering the most relevant service to each individual's circumstances.
This role includes actively participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and with other agencies as appropriate, including the provision of information and consultancy advice as required. Researching, developing, implementing and monitoring high quality plans for young people to access appropriate pathways to a range of recreational, training and employment options where appropriate and provides consultative support to colleagues. Applicants with experience maintaining a record system, analysing data and preparing information to develop and monitor plans are encouraged to apply.
The successful applicant will develop and maintain an effective network of youth, employment, education and training services relevant to young Aboriginal people in the locality. Connecting young Aboriginal people to appropriate local youth and counselling services.
Professional Benefits
* 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)
Equity and Diversity
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.
* Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
* Hold or obtain a current valid 'C' or 'C‐A' class Western Australian driver's licence.
* Undertake travel to regional and remote communities.
Selection Criteria
* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of youth, education and training services, particularly in relation to at risk 10 to 18 year olds.
* Demonstrated well‐developed conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify and clarify issues and problems and generate strategies to address them.
* Demonstrated well‐developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.
* Demonstrated skills and experience in working with individuals or small groups of students experiencing difficulties.
* Demonstrated well‐developed oral, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, negotiate and resolve conflict.
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