Transition Unit Officer, West Kimberley

Transition Service Officer – West Kimberley

For over 150 years, our schools, colleges, early learning centres and out of school care programs, have been an integral part of education in Western Australia. Together we form the state’s second-largest education provider, with more than 83,000 students relying on our nearly 14,000 dedicated staff each day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every child can achieve their full potential, and our office teams support schools to do exactly that.

The Role

The role of Transition Service Officer – West Kimberley belongs to the Learning Equity team in the Teaching and Learning directorate. We have 5 office campuses across the state and this role will be based at our Broome office.

The Transition Service Officer is responsible for supporting schools in the West Kimberley with engaging with Aboriginal families, providing support and information to Aboriginal families regarding boarding options and supporting the students in their transition to boarding.

Benefits of the role

• A competitive salary: Level H on the CEWA salary scale $98,305-$110,146 plus superannuation.
• Five days additional paid leave during office closures over Christmas and Easter.
• Salary packaging options in line with our not-for-profit status, including novated leasing.
• Deferred salary program for eligible employees after two years of service.
• Free onsite parking.
• Corporate health insurance discounts.
• Access to the Fitness Passport program.
• Employee Assistance Program: access confidential counselling and wellbeing support for yourself and your family.
• Ongoing professional learning opportunities, including a CEWA scholarship program to support further education.
• Flexible work arrangements, where operationally appropriate.
• Wellbeing initiatives including annual flu vaccinations and workplace health checks.
• Parental leave provisions above statutory minimums.
• Broome allowances including location and airconditioning.

Selection Criteria

• Aboriginality is a specification for this position in accordance with Section 50(d), Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1984.
• Understanding of cultural competency research and practice related to school improvement processes.
• Understanding of Aboriginal cultures and Aboriginal communities across Western Australia.
• High level written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to maintain accurate and comprehensive written reports.
• Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively, both in person and remotely.
• Highly developed skills in digital technologies.

Information for Applicants

To access a copy of the Position Description please click here: Position Description

Interested applicants should submit:

• A cover letter briefly addressing the selection criteria.
• A curriculum vitae outlining their employment history, qualifications and certifications and include a minimum of two professional references.

The successful applicant will need to provide:

• National criminal history check as issued by the Department of Education WA.
• 100 points of identification
• WA working with children check

Applications for this role close no later than 5pm, Thursday 23 October 2025. We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a suitable candidate is identified. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

If you require support with submitting your application, please contact our Talent Advisors at careers@cewa.edu.au. Applications can be submitted by clicking apply and uploading your application to our website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.