ENGAGEMENT OFFICER (50D)
• Location: Carnarvon
• Fixed Term Part-Time until 31 December 2026
• 65 hours / fortnight
About the Role
Are you someone who values community, connection, and creating opportunities for children and young people? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and community-minded Engagement Officer to join our Carnarvon Education and Engagement Program.
In this rewarding role, you’ll work closely with First Nations families, community members, schools, and local organisations to help ensure children have every opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Your work will directly support improved educational outcomes by strengthening connections, breaking down barriers to participation, and championing the value of education within the community.
As part of the Ngala Carnarvon team, you’ll collaborate with other dedicated team members and programs to design and deliver activities that boost engagement and support children and young people.
This is your opportunity to build meaningful relationships, empower families, and contribute to long-term positive change.
Duties
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop and facilitate activities that promote the engagement of young people in education and learning opportunities.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to offer activities that support the development of children, young people, and families.
- Work alongside and empower children and families to be engaged in education and activities that enhance their skills, knowledge, and confidence.
About You
The successful candidate will be highly organised and have strong communication skills together with the following:
- Aboriginality is an occupational requirement for this position under 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.
- Experience working within a similar role.
- Effective communication skills with a wide range of people from a variety of backgrounds.
- Ability to provide mentoring and support to families and co-workers.
- Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills, including conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work within the community.
- Ability to develop and facilitate action plans and to report on progress.
- Computer literacy.
- Flexible and reliable.
- Based In Carnarvon. (housing not provided)
- Available for an immediate start.
Role Requirements
• Able to work across other Ngala sites as required.
• Possession of a current National Police Certificate (obtained within the last 6 months).
• Possession of current WA driver’s licence.
• Possession of a Working with Children Check Clearance.
Why Join Us?
• Salary packaging
• Discounted Private Healthcare
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Refer a Friend Program ($500 for the referrer and $500 for the friend)
How to Apply
Applications are due by 5pm, Friday 17 July 2026 however shortlisting will commence immediately so we encourage you to submit your application promptly.
Click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts to submit your CV.
If you have any queries, please contact the CEEP Team Leader, Kay Mongoo at kmongoo@ngala.com.au.
About Us
At Ngala, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to be their best, and that raising children should be a joyful and rewarding experience.
After 130 years of working with families across Western Australia, Ngala continues to use the latest research and training, alongside community stories and experiences to develop and deliver services that meet the needs of today’s parents and children.
Culture
Our core values at Ngala are Human Connection, Integrity, Fairness and Creativity.
Ngala is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contribution of all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse background, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and people with a disability.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where our programs and services operate and pay our respects to Elders past and present in the spirit of reconciliation. We acknowledge the importance of children being raised with connection to culture, community and family.
To find out more about Ngala, visit www.ngala.com.au.
