Associate Principal
- Branch: Gilmore College
- Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
- Salary: Level 4, $159,316 - $169,438 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
- Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
- FTE: 1.0
- Location: Orelia
- Closing Date: 2026-09-16 4:30 PM
- Position No: 00038210
- Agency: Department of Education
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027
Gilmore College is a progressive and inclusive Years 7 to 12 secondary school where we hold high aspirations for every student and believe that through meaningful connections and quality teaching and learning, all students can realise their full potential. We provide a supportive and well-rounded education that equips young people with the knowledge, skills and resilience to adapt, contribute and flourish in an ever-changing world.
Our college community is guided by our SOAR values - Supportive, Aspirational, Organised and Resilient which shape our culture and guide our behaviour.
At Gilmore College, we are committed to developing both students and our staff. Our educators are supported to grow professionally through evidence-based, high-impact teaching practices, targeted professional learning, instructional coaching and clear pathways to leadership, ensuring a thriving learning environment for all.
Come and Discover Gilmore College
Thinking about joining the Gilmore College team? We invite prospective staff to come along for a tour of our College, meet our staff and experience our school community firsthand.
Prospective Staff Tour - Monday 7 September 2026
For further information, please see the attached flyer or follow us on LinkedIn for updates and more information.
Find out more about our school by visiting gilmorecollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Gilmore College is ideally seeking an innovative and collaborative Associate Principal to join our executive leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educational leader with strengths in Human Resource Management, primary school partnerships and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education to contribute to the College's strategic direction and ongoing success.
As a member of the Executive, the successful applicant will ideally provide strategic leadership that supports high-quality teaching and learning, student achievement and staff wellbeing. You should lead the College's Human Resources portfolio, including workforce planning, recruitment and performance management, while fostering a positive workplace culture and building staff capability.
The role will ideally also strengthen partnerships with local primary schools to support successful student transitions and lead the College's STEM portfolio by promoting innovative, future-focused teaching and learning opportunities.
The successful applicant will ideally be an approachable and highly organised leader with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The successful applicant should display the ability to lead change, build effective relationships with staff, students, families and the wider community, and use data-informed practices to achieve positive outcomes for all students.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
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 opportunity, please contact Jamie Long, Principal on (08) 6595 2700 or jamie.long@education.wa.edu.au.
Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au 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. Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
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.
- hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.
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
- A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
- High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
- Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students, (e.g. Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs).
- Demonstrated capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP1063775
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 16 September 2026
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