Principal - Kimberley Schools Project

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

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.

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.

• 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).

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 or .

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 for more details.

• 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 licence.
• obtain or hold an accredited 4WD qualification.
• undertake extended overnight travel throughout the Region, including travel to remote school sites.

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:
  • Demonstrated extensive skills and experience in providing effective educational leadership resulting in improved student outcomes.
  • Demonstrated highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to undertake high level negotiations, consultations and collaborations.
  • Demonstrated highly developed knowledge and practice in strategic level project planning.
  • Demonstrated extensive skills and experience in facilitating and supporting high level collaboration to support leadership growth and development.
  • 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 for assistance.

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