Transition Officer

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.

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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

We are conveniently located in Broome 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 Michael Gilmour, College Manager, Broome Residential College on (08) 9194 7550 or by emailing michael.gilmour@education.wa.edu.au