School of Alternative Learning Setting (SALS) are seeking to establish a pool of Youth Transition Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

The SALS program was originally established in early 2019 to target a specific cohort of students who present with complex and challenging behaviour and would benefit from a short-term, intensive intervention program. At the commencement of the 2022 academic year the program was consolidated as a standalone school. SALS delivers specialised activities and learning programs that build students’ social skills and self-regulation in environments designed to effect positive and lasting change in their behaviour. The program has the capacity to provide access to specialists such as paediatricians, clinical psychologists, or consultation with psychiatrists.

There are 13 SALS sites located in the metropolitan and regional education regions of Western Australia (one of which is our SALS Administration located in Padbury). Students are provided with an intensive, individualised program of support while they continue their education. There is a strong focus on developing students’ social skills and ability to self-regulate. Learning and engagement is flexible, codesigned with students, culturally responsive and supports self-determination and interpersonal connection.

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The Role





The role of the Youth Transition Officer is considered essential to ensuring a responsive and effective student transition from SALS back to school or another alternative pathway. As part of a cohesive team, your communication skills and ability to be an effective team player will be highly regarded. Suitable applicants will ideally have a professional work ethic and the ability to work with individuals and small groups of students within our program, to connect with youth at risk, while maintaining professional boundaries in the provision of individualised case coordination and access to support services. Experience in student case brokerage, and referrals for students aged 10 to 18 years to support transitioning to and from schools, alternative education programs and outreach centres will be highly desirable. Youth Transition Officers may also be involved in transporting students.

Suitable applicants will work as part of a SALS team located at Joondalup, West Perth, Wattle Grove or Rockingham. Each setting accommodates up to 10 students who are provided with an intensive, individualised program of support while they continue their education. There is a strong focus on developing students’ social skills and ability to self-regulate. Learning and engagement is flexible, co-designed with students, culturally responsive and supports self-determination and interpersonal connection.

Suitable applicants may be required to travel,



within the metropolitan region and across regional WA, to attend professional learning, and/or support other sites. Suitable applicants may be required to hold and maintain a valid WA driver’s licence.

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 Nicole Maurer, Associate Principal on or emailing

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 for more details.

Eligibility

- 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).

Applications close:

4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 9 October 2026

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS

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

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📌 Youth Transitional Officer (Perth)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Perth