Teacher - Primary

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension (24 months)

Dawul Remote Community School (RCS) is a friendly, high-performing remote school with an engaging environment, where everybody strives to be the best they can be.

Make a real impact in a stunning Kimberley community.

Dawul RCS is looking for a passionate and adaptable educator to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to teach in a culturally rich environment where education is highly valued and strong partnerships with the community are at the heart of everything we do.

At Dawul RCS, we place an emphasis on high expectations across all areas of the school. Our positive school culture is founded on collaboration and respect. We are a caring, community-centred school known for excellent student attendance and behaviour. The school is held in high regard by the local community, and a strong, positive partnership exists between the two.

We are located in a lovely, small community only an hour from Kununurra, offering a lifestyle that combines natural beauty with meaningful work.

Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.

About the Role

This role will suit someone who is relationship-focused and highly motivated to create exciting, culturally responsive learning experiences that ignite a love of learning in students. You will be teaching in a very small multi-age class of less than 10 students, split across two classes, providing a unique opportunity for targeted and meaningful instruction.

The successful applicant will ideally possess:

• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with students, staff, and the wider community
• Experience and skills in evidence-based literacy teaching pedagogies
• Expertise or a commitment to develop skills in targeted teaching/Explicit Instruction
• Experience in, or knowledge of, the Kimberley Schools Project (KSP) (desirable)

As a teacher in a KSP school, if not already trained must commit to completing KSP-delivered training to ensure continuity of the Explicit Instruction strategies embedded in our literacy program.

You will ideally be committed to Aboriginal Education, with the ability to create an inclusive, supportive, and stimulating learning environment. We value educators who have a strong work ethic, are flexible and open to change, and who continuously strive for excellence. A commitment to data-informed practice and ongoing self-reflection is highly regarded.

Coaching, professional development, and in-class support are provided to help you succeed and grow in this role.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:

• Attractive Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $18 120 a year
• District allowance of $7 436 a year
• Temporary Attraction and Retention Initiative of $3 000
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
• Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
• Free GROH housing
• Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract)
• Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
• Vehicle relocation
• Air-conditioning subsidy
• Travel Concessions

Teachers and School Administrators employed at Dawul Remote Community School in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $3 000(pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.

The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.

You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – click here for details

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kelly Mauger, Principal on (08) 9167 0000 or emailing Kelly.Mauger@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Kelly Mauger on 0433 957 587.

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:

• hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
• apply for a WA 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.

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

• Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A statement of up to four (4) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
• A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.

For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.

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: SS/TCH1022122

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

Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Friday, 6 February 2026