Branch: Pinjarra Senior High School
Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
Salary: Level 4, $90,161 - $94,587 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2024)
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Location: Pinjarra
Closing Date: 2026-07-29 4:30 PM

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026

Since 1921, Pinjarra Senior High School (SHS) has proudly served the community of Pinjarra and its surrounding region. The school provides a blend of traditional and innovative programs designed to prepare students from Year 7 to 12 for higher education, vocational training and employment.

Find out more about our school by visiting Pinjarra Senior High School or Schools Online.

The Role

We are seeking a committed and proactive Student Engagement Coordinator to lead the school’s Engagement Strategy for students at educational risk. In this role, you would design, coordinate and deliver targeted programs and pathways that provide responsive and effective support for students, families and staff. You will play a key role in building strong, professional connections between the school, students, their families and relevant community agencies, ensuring a collaborative approach to improving engagement and wellbeing.

The successful applicant would work directly with students to support their effective engagement with education, including conducting home visits to develop attendance, setting personal goals and implementing individual pathway plans to support growth. You will plan and deliver tailored activities, excursions and educational programs that foster confidence, learnership, self-esteem and respect among identified students. A core aspect of the role involves providing intensive, individualised support to students at risk of early school leaving, helping them connect to purposeful learning pathways. You should also stay informed on current issues and research effective practices related to students at educational risk, ensuring that programs and interventions remain evidence-based and impactful.

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 Jan Stone, Principal on (08) 9531 7000 or emailing Janice.Stone@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Jan Stone on 0408 938 554.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools 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.
obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
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.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined 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 (1) 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

1. Demonstrated skills and experience in working with individual or small groups of students at educational risk who are experiencing difficulties.

3. Demonstrated well developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.

5. Demonstrated knowledge of the youth sector, particularly Aboriginal education and youth development organisations and services.

Short listed applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.

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: IPS/SS1042055

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 29 July 2026.