Coordinator Regional Services

This is a permanent full-time position commencing January 2026
Eight regional offices and seven local education offices are located across the State. Regional offices and local education offices are staffed as determined by the Regional Executive Director, in accordance with local context and needs. All officers appointed to regional offices and local education offices are responsible for supporting schools in the regions by promoting system initiatives and providing support and quality assurance to enhance the outcomes of schooling.

The Role

The Midwest Regional Education Office is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Coordinator Regional Services (CRS).
The CRS analyses issues and needs relating to regional support services and leads the coordination of these services provided to schools, including psychology, attendance, behaviour, curriculum and participation.
The successful applicant will work in partnership with the Coordinator Regional Operations and Departmental support providers, including Statewide Services and the Institute for Professional Learning. You will ensure efficient and effective access to support services region-wide, including engaging with schools and their networks to identify and analyse issues; developing and recommending solutions; and brokering support services in response to school needs.
You will support the Director of Education and the region with the preparation of written communication including briefing notes. You will also support with the management of complaints, provide information for parents and school based staff, demonstrating empathy, capacity to problem solve and generate possible resolutions to complex issues.
The Midwest Education Region is committed to enacting the priorities of the Department to support all schools within the region deliver excellence in education to all students within the Midwest. The provision of quality support services to schools to support improved student outcomes is a priority. The Midwest Education Regional Office staff work closely with schools within the four school networks to support every Midwest student becoming a successful student and every Midwest teacher an effective teacher.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in Geraldton 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 Lisa Criddle (MGR - DOE Mid West), Director of Education - Mid West Education Region on (08) 9956 1600 or by emailing lisa.criddle@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.

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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:

1. Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership, support and advice in the coordination of school and student support programs.
2. Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills, with a proven ability to provide innovative thinking in developing solutions to address support services that meet the needs of students and schools.
3. Demonstrated skills in implementing organisational change within the work environment.
4. Demonstrated high-order written and oral communication skills.
5. Demonstrated interpersonal and negotiation skills that relate to working in a collaborative team environment and working cooperatively in building partnerships with internal officers and external agencies
6. Demonstrated high-level understanding of current state and national education issues, trends, policies and systems.

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: DOE1019373
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 Wednesday, 21 January 2026.

Attachments:
- PUBLISHED JDF - Generic - Coordinator Regional Services - Regional Offices - PS L7 - Nov 2019.pdf

Branch: Mid West Education Regional Office
Division: Mid West Education Region
Salary: Level 7, $139,860 - $149,485 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024)
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Location: Geraldton
Closing Date: 2026-01-21 4:30 PM