This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026

West Coast Secondary Education Support Centre (SESC) is an Independent Public School catering for students with special educational needs in Years 7-12, located 18km from Perth in the suburb of Warwick. Our students come from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds - a feature which serves to enrich our learning environment. Working with our community, we achieve our school vision of 'Caring, Achieving, Together'.

At West Coast SESC students are encouraged to develop skills relevant to their individual needs and to take pride in their achievements. All students are supported to embrace opportunities to fulfil their educational and personal goals to achieve their highest potential and be well prepared to live and work in a rapidly changing and diverse society. We have high expectations of our students and work in partnership with parents and other stakeholders to provide authentic and relevant curriculum. Curriculums include but are not limited to; English, Maths, Health and Physical Education, Zones of Regulation, Workplace Learning, ASDAN, Bushrangers, Protective Behaviours Education and You Can Do It

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The Role

Join our team in a rewarding role supporting students with disability and their families to achieve positive wellbeing and post-school outcomes. Working collaboratively with school staff, families, community organisations and government agencies, you will ideally help connect students and families with appropriate services and supports, assist with transition planning, and provide guidance on disability supports, including the NDIS and other government programs.



You should also strengthen family engagement through information sessions, community initiatives and outreach activities, building partnerships that promote student success, inclusion and independence.

The successful applicant should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, and a genuine commitment to supporting students with disability and their families. They will ideally have strong organisational and digital literacy skills, the ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement, and a proactive approach to managing competing priorities. The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team is important, along with a proven capacity to build positive relationships with families, staff, community agencies and external service providers. A sound understanding of the disability sector, including available supports, services and pathways is desired.

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 chance, please contact Claire Hayhoe, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9345 6600 or by emailing .

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at during the advertising period.

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.

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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 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; and
- A four (4) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF Demonstrated communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships. Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to work as part of a team and with mini

📌 Family Liaison And Disability Support Officer (Perth)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Perth