Division: South Metropolitan Education Region
Salary: Level 6, $120,457 - $132,753 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024)
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Beaconsfield
Closing Date: 2026-07-02 4:30 PM
This is a 48 month fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP
The Regional Education Offices support schools across metropolitan and regional Western Australia by promoting Department initiatives, providing guidance, quality assurance and operational support, and ensuring the consistent implementation of policies, procedures and legislative requirements. The offices work closely with schools to enhance educational outcomes, strengthen school performance, and support effective governance and accountability.
The Regional Engagement Coordinator operates within the North Metropolitan, South Metropolitan or Southwest Education Region, working collaboratively with schools and stakeholders to support regional priorities, foster engagement, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality education services that enable students to achieve their full potential.
The Role
The Regional Engagement Coordinator provides strategic leadership and advice to schools, principals and regional staff to strengthen student engagement and participation, particularly for students who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education. The role works collaboratively with schools, school psychologists, participation staff and other system supports to identify engagement challenges, coordinate appropriate interventions, and promote pathways that support positive educational outcomes.
The position leads and supports the implementation of regional and system-wide engagement initiatives, strategies, processes and programs, ensuring schools have access to effective practices and resources to improve student participation. The role also facilitates professional learning, fosters collaboration through regional engagement networks, and strengthens partnerships with government, community and cross-sector agencies to support student engagement and wellbeing.
The Regional Engagement Coordinator monitors and analyses engagement data, evaluates the effectiveness of initiatives, identifies emerging issues and opportunities for improvement, and prepares reports, briefings and recommendations to inform regional planning and decision-making. The role contributes to continuous improvement through evidence-based practice and strategic stakeholder engagement.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Beaconsfield and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
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)
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 Sue Rowe, Manager Behaviour and Engagement on (08) 9336 9563 or by emailing
[email protected]
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 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
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 five (5) 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 high-level knowledge and understanding of current trends and issues in education in relation students disengaging or at risk of disengaging.
Demonstrated extensive knowledge and understanding of student and school engagement, including individual and system solutions.
Demonstrated well developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.
Demonstrated leadership, analytical and conceptual skills illustrating an ability to identify and clarify issues leading to the development and/or implementation of regional strategies and programs.
Highly developed written, oral and interpersonal communication skills that demonstrate the ability to liaise and consult with individual, groups and organisations in a variety of contexts.
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: DOE1055369
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, 2 July 2026
