Participation Coordinator

Cape Naturaliste College are seeking to establish a pool of Participation Coordinators for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2027 and up to the end of January, 2028. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Participation Coordinators within the Capes Connected Engagement Service (CCES) provide an early intervention, outreach and case-management service for students from Kindergarten to Year 10 who are disengaged, or at risk of disengaging, from education.

Working alongside schools, families and relevant services, Participation Coordinators identify and respond to the barriers affecting each student’s attendance, participation and connection to school. They build trusted relationships and strengthen connections between the student’s home, school and community to support a shared, coordinated approach to engagement.

A key feature of the role is direct, in-person support, including home visits, school meetings and engagement with relevant services. Support is tailored to each student and family, helping them navigate services, establish practical routines and strengthen the conditions for sustained participation in education.

The Role

The Participation Coordinator will with students from Kindergarten to Year 10 who are disengaged, or at risk of disengaging from school, the role focuses on early intervention to address barriers to attending school.

Working alongside schools, parents and caregivers, and relevant services, the Participation Coordinator will build trusted relationships and co…