This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing ASAP
Staff in Education Regional Offices are responsible for supporting schools in their regions by promoting system initiatives and providing support to enhance educational outcomes of students in public schools.
The Midwest Education Regional Office is located in Geraldton on the Midwest coast. The 46 public schools in the Midwest education region have approximately 7,600 students and are a mixture of coastal and inland schools, including remote community schools. Approximately 30 percent of students are Aboriginal.
The Role
Regional Engagement Officers provide operational support with individual student attendance and engagement issues and procedures. They collaborate with principals to make appropriate recommendations for non-attending and disengaged students.
If successful, you will liaise and collaborate with the Midwest Education Regional Office team on regional issues and strategies regarding students at educational risk. Within the role you will be expected to develop and maintain professional links between students, families, schools and other appropriate agencies, including youth employment, education and training services in the community.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Geraldton 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 Danielle Wilton, Coordinator Regional Operations on (08) 9956 1602 or danielle.wilton@education.wa.edu.au
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
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.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To 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 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.
Step 2: Attach your documents
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 three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of trends and issues in education in relation to the provision of education for disengaged and non-attending students.
- Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify and clarify issues and generate strategies to address them.
- Demonstrated well developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work unsupervised or in a team environment and to work effectively with a target group.
- Demonstrated ability to provide operational policy and/or engagement related support and guidance in the provision of processes for the management of disengaged and non-attending students.
- Demonstrated well developed oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare documentation for a variety of audiences and purposes.
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: DOE969005
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 Thursday, 12 June 2025
