This is a permanent part-time (0.9FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2026 Towards Tomorrow - Creating a successful future for all! At Karratha Senior High School (SHS) we empower every student to embrace opportunities, build resilience, and contribute positively to society. Karratha SHS is an independent public school for students from Years 7 to 12. We pride ourselves on delivering quality education to a diverse population of approximately 1270 students who live in Karratha and surrounding towns. Our well-maintained facilities create an inviting and inclusive environment for all students. Our diverse team of educators, range from enthusiastic graduates to Level 3 classroom teachers and Senior teachers. The school has developed a robust local reputation for over 50 years for producing responsible, engaged, compassionate young people who graduate to become contributing members of our society. Karratha SHS offers excellent programs for students to pursue music, drama, art, sport and outdoor education. Our state-of-the-art Technologies building provides excellent facilities for students to learn valuable skills for careers in trades industries. Our Health and Physical Education (HPE) department is located in the Karratha Leisureplex and our students benefit from a co-location arrangement with the City of Karratha. Our school has 4 priority areas which drive our day-to-day operations:

- Conditions for learning: Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment to support students’ learning, wellbeing and engagement
- Curriculum and teaching: Support high-quality teaching and learning in all classrooms
- Build staff capability: Identify, develop and support our workforce through consistent, high-quality leadership
- Robust community partnerships and relationships: Enhance engagement practices with parents, families, community stakeholders and external agencies

We are committed to teaching and learning excellence in every classroom. Our whole-school instructional model ensures consistent,



high-quality teaching that supports all students to achieve success and pursue their aspirations. We aim to create an environment where students are challenged, engaged, and supported with their learning. With a focus on explicit teaching, teachers provide clear, consistent and purposeful lessons across all year levels to reduce variability and ensure every student experience high-quality instruction in every classroom. Formal and informal instructional coaching and support is provided to all teachers. Underpinning our teaching is a strong focus on trauma informed practice and the use of Positive Behaviour strategies to ensure all students are well supported. These approaches reinforce our core values of Responsibility, Respect and Inclusivity, creating a culture where every student feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed. Find out more about our school by visiting karrathashs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online and more about Karratha by viewing the video below.

The Role

As the Network Attendance Officer, you will assist in providing operational support to improve student attendance and engagement by working collaboratively with staff, students, families, and external agencies. You should ideally develop and maintain effective partnerships that support students who are at risk of disengagement from education and provide guidance to staff on effective processes and strategies for managing unexplained and unauthorised absences. The successful applicant will assist to collect and analyse attendance data, identify trends and areas of concern, and support the implementation of targeted interventions to improve student attendance and participation. In this role,



you will also assist with monitoring and reporting on attendance outcomes, respond to enquiries from parents and community members, and contribute to initiatives that promote positive student engagement and wellbeing. The ability to build positive relationships, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders will be highly regarded. Please note that this is a school-based role and does not include accommodation or housing. We encourage applicants to have accommodation secured prior to applying.

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 Samantha Smith, Manager of Corporate Services on (08) 9182 6900 or emailing [email protected] During the school holidays, please contact Samantha Smith on 0457 145 072.

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

- 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, 16 October 2026

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📌 Network Attendance Officer (Karratha)
🏢 Department Of Education
📍 Karratha