Coordinator Regional Services

This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP

Eight regional offices and seven local education offices are located across the state. Regional offices and local education offices are staffed as determined by the Director of Education, in accordance with local context and needs. All officers appointed to regional offices and local education offices are responsible for supporting schools in the regions by promoting system initiatives and providing support and quality assurance to enhance the outcomes of schooling.

The Role

The Coordinator Regional Services is responsible for analysing issues and needs relating to regional support services and leading the coordination of these services provided to schools, including psychology, attendance, behaviour, curriculum and participation. The successful applicant will work in partnership with the Coordinator Regional Operations and Department support providers, including Statewide Services and the Leadership Institute. They will ensure efficient and effective access to support services region-wide, including engaging with schools and their networks to identify and analyse issues, developing and recommending solutions, and brokering support services in response to school needs.

The applicant will be expected to collaborate with retention and participation staff and attendance officers to develop strong links and communication networks with government and key agencies, and system and sector education providers who contribute to statewide support services for students and schools. They will additionally oversee support services for ad…