Principal - Kimberley Schools Project

Principal - Kimberley Schools Project

Branch: Kimberley Schools Project

Division: Kimberley Education Region

Salary: Level 5, $168,128 - $180,875 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Location: Broome

Closing Date: 2025-11-18 4:30 PM

Attachments: - published jdf - 00047262 - principal, kimberley schools project - kimberley ero - admin 5 - may 2025.pdf

This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing January 2026 up until the end of June 2026 with possible extension.

The Kimberley Schools Project (the Project) is a collaborative partnership between the Department of Education, Catholic Education Western Australia, the Association of Independent Schools Western Australia and the Department of Regional Development and Primary Industries. The Project is designed to accelerate and intensify existing strategies to address low education outcomes in the Kimberley and underpins broader economic and social development in the region.

The Role

As the Principal - Kimberley Schools Project you will provide educational leadership to schools and regional networks in the development and implementation of strategies and professional support materials which are informed by school, system data evidence and result in improved student achievement. You will plan, implement and evaluate initiatives and strategies aligned to the four Project components with a particular focus on targeted teaching of literacy and numeracy.

If successful, you will evaluate the quality and effectiveness of regional programs and services, identify trends and develop appropriate strategies to support improvement. You will be required to collect, analyse and interpret quality data and contextual information as part of a highly responsive and targeted approach to improving student outcomes.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in Broome and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements
• Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
• Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)

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 Paul Bridge Director of Education on (08) 9192 0801 or paul.bridge@education.wa.edu.au

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces 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.
• 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.
• hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia.
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
• obtain or hold a current C class license.
• obtain or hold an accredited 4WD qualification.
• undertake extended overnight travel throughout the Region, including travel to remote school sites.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and 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 being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV 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:
  1. Demonstrated extensive skills and experience in providing effective educational leadership resulting in improved student outcomes.
  2. Demonstrated highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to undertake high-level negotiations, consultations and collaborations.
  3. Demonstrated highly developed knowledge and practice in strategic level project planning.
  4. Demonstrated extensive skills and experience in facilitating and supporting high-level collaboration to support leadership growth and development.
  5. Demonstrated highly developed conceptual, analytical and strategy formulation skills, including the ability to provide innovative solutions to school data trends.

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: DOE1000973

Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 18 November 2025