Principal

Division: Independent Public School - Southwest Education Region

Salary: Level 6, $187,895 - $200,643 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

This is a permanent, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026

The successful applicant will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a school culture that promotes positive relationships between students and between students and staff, and engaging parents and the wider community in the educational work of the College.

The successful applicant will continually review and add value to existing processes, ensuring the college provides a contemporary program to develop work-ready, competent and qualified young adults for the Agricultural and related industries.

The Principal will ensure the establishment of systems and structures to foster academic development and improvements in social and emotional development for students. They will possess a commitment to continuous school improvement and development of the instructional program, particularly the pedagogy of teachers, and building networks with other agencies, other schools, and services in the community to benefit school programs.

Full details of the role, including selection criteria and eligibility and training requirements, are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more specific information on the role and responsibilities, please contact Dainon Couzic, Director of Education, on or .

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.

To be considered for this position, please complete the online application form that includes details of 2 work related referees (one being your current line manager), and attach the following:

• A 4 page statement addressing the selection criteria (found in the attached JDF), in context of the role and business needs of the school;
• A CV of up to 5 pages that includes your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.

Please refer to the attached for further information on how to apply. It is recommended you consider all information contained in the advertisement any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, or if you do not receive a confirmation email once submitted, please contact us for assistance on .

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.

4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 13 November 2025

Additional Information

Position Title: Principal

Agency: Department of Education

Location: Wokalup

Unit/Division: Independent Public School - Southwest Education Region

Branch: WA College of Agriculture - Harvey

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

Position No.:

Closing Date: 2025-11-13 4:30 PM

Description

Advertised Vacancy Number: PR

About the Role (duplicate content)

The successful applicant will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a school culture that promotes positive relationships between students and between students and staff, and engaging parents and the wider community in the educational work of the College. The successful applicant will continually review and add value to existing processes, ensuring the college provides a contemporary program to develop work-ready, competent and qualified young adults for the Agricultural and related industries. The Principal will ensure the establishment of systems and structures to foster academic development and improvements in social and emotional development for students. They will possess a commitment to continuous school improvement and development of the instructional program, particularly the pedagogy of teachers, and building networks with other agencies, other schools, and services in the community to benefit school programs.

About WA College of Agriculture - Harvey: Find out more by visiting HarveyAg.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

For Further Job Related Information: Full details of the role, including selection criteria and eligibility and training requirements, are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). For more specific information on the role and responsibilities, please contact Dainon Couzic, Director of Education, on or .

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 for more details.

Application Instructions: To be considered for this position, please complete the online application form that includes details of 2 work related referees (one being your current line manager), and attach the following:

• A 4 page statement addressing the selection criteria (found in the attached JDF), in context of the role and business needs of the school;
• A CV of up to 5 pages that includes your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.

Please refer to the attached for further information on how to apply. It is recommended you consider all information contained in the advertisement any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, or if you do not receive a confirmation email once submitted, please contact us for assistance on .

Subsequent Appointments

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.

Applications close

4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 13 November 2025