Attendance & Community Engagement Officer

Kimberley Schools Project are seeking to establish a pool of Attendance and Community Engagement Officer for fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise from January 2026 through to the end of June 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

The Kimberley Schools Project (the Project) is a collaborative partnership between the Department of Education, Catholic Education Western Australia, the Association of Independent Schools Western Australia, and the Department of Regional Development and Primary Industries. The Project is designed to accelerate and intensify existing strategies to address low education outcomes in the Kimberley and underpins broader economic and social development in the region.

The Project has four key components (pillars):

• Targeted Teaching – evidence-based teaching strategies, quality materials and frequent measurement of achievement.
• Early Years – community initiatives that build on and improve existing services and engage families as first teachers through the KindiLink initiative.
• Regular Attendance – community partnerships to deliver strategies that respond to drivers of non-attendance.
• Community Engagement – development with the community of extended learning programs and related initiatives. Support includes coaching and advice for school leaders and teachers around building and sustaining positive school-community partnerships.

This pool of Attendance and Engagement Officers seeks to fill roles primarily addressing the third and fourth pillars of Regular Attendance and Community Engagement.

Roles could be based in Broome, Kununurra or other regional Kimberley locations.

The Role

The Attendance and Community Engagement Officer provides strategic advice and support to schools to develop and sustain effective student and community engagement practices. The role focuses on strengthening positive school–community relationships and implementing evidence-informed strategies to improve student attendance. They support and lead the implementation of school-based procedures and processes to ensure non-attending and disengaged students are identified, supported, and re-engaged in meaningful educational programs. Responsibilities include conducting home visits and working directly with families to locate students who have disengaged from school and implementing strategies to facilitate their return and continued participation.

If successful, you will support principals and school staff to enhance their cultural awareness and responsiveness when conducting home visits. You will offer guidance and mentoring to School-Based Attendance Officers (SBAOs) and Aboriginal and Islander Education Officers (AIEOs) regarding attendance procedures, policies, and effective engagement strategies withing a school-based context.

Professional Benefits

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 Fionna Greig, Principal, on (08) 9192 0820 or by emailing fionna.greig@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 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
• obtain or hold an accredited 4WD qualification
• undertake extended overnight travel throughout the Kimberley Education Region, including 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 4 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A 1-2 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 to alienated and non-attending students, for example, Aboriginal students and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Demonstrated extensive knowledge and understanding of community and school engagement and the ability to deliver relevant training.
  • 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: DOE1008154

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 27 November 2025.