This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing October 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency.

The Role

As an Engagement and Transitions Manager, the successful applicant will provide support and advice to ensure the development and implementation of strategic directions to maximise transition services across the region and schools. They will provide support and advice in the development and establishment of the region’s and schools’ career and transition plans and programs. They will also monitor and assess the effectiveness of the programs and strategies.

This applicant will be expected to facilitate links between schools, State Training Providers, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), Education Regional Office and the Department in implementing policy and key initiatives. They will approve Notices of Arrangements for young people in the region to undertake options other than full-time schooling in the last two years of schooling under Section 11 of the School Education Act 1999. They will additionally Provide leadership, support and advice to the Senior Participation Coordinators and Participation Coordinators in the region.

They will be responsible for evaluating, monitoring and reporting on programs, service maintenance and operational standards across the region and will also provide support for the delivery of career and transition planning, including the use of Individual Pathway Plans (IPP) in schools in the region.

They will be expected to liaise and build relationships with industry personnel to foster work opportunities and career transition programs across the region. They will assist schools to develop quality and innovative secondary pathways programs and to support and critically analyse such developments through evidence-based data collection.



They will disseminate transitions and pathways information and directions to school network personnel. They will also identify student support service gaps and provide advice accordingly. while developing effective risk management plans.

Skilled Benefits

- 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)

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Nathan Morton, Director of Education - Goldfields Education Region on or by emailing

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 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.
- 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 driver’s licence

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 25 September 2026

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📌 Engagement and Transitions Manager (Shire of Esperance)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Shire of Esperance