Deputy Principal - Student Services

Department of Education; Shire Of Broome; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country Teaching Program Allowance

District Allowance

Superannuation 12% employer

12 weeks’ vacation leave

Other leave (20+ days)

Subsidised accommodation

Free relocation

Travel Concession

Job summary

Roebuck Primary School in Djugun, WA, seeks a Deputy Principal for a six-month fixed term, full-time appointment commencing Term 1, 2027, with possible extension or permanency. The appointee will drive improvement in student services and align the school’s priorities with Department directions in an inclusive, supportive environment.

Responsibilities include leading complex case management, coordinating with families and external agencies, and advancing the Berry Street Education Model while

Qualifications

• Experience leading school-wide improvement initiatives.
• Strong collaboration with families, staff and external agencies.
• Ability to develop, implement and review support and risk management plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvement, innovation and change in student services within Roebuck Primary School.
• Coordinate complex case management with families, staff and external agencies.
• Support the implementation of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Berry Street Education Model.
• Lead professional learning and monitor interventions to improve student engagement, attendance and wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Case management

Interpersonal skills

Professional learning

Education

Bachelor of Education

Leadership qualification

Job description

This is a six (6) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension (6 months) and/or permanency Roebuck Primary School (PS) is a place of learning, belonging and connection for students, families and our wider community. Located in Djugun, our local intake area, Roebuck PS is a connected and welcoming community. We value strong partnerships with families, grounded in trust, respect and shared responsibility, knowing that working together creates the best outcomes for our students. Find out more about our school by visiting roebuckps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online .

The Role

The Deputy Principal, in consultation with the leadership team, will lead improvement, innovation and change in student services within the Roebuck PS context. The successful applicant will ideally display the ability to align the Department’s strategic direction with the school’s educational goals, vision and values, promoting an inclusive environment where every student feels safe, connected and supported to succeed. A key focus of the role will be leading complex case management, working collaboratively with students, families, staff and external agencies to coordinate support for students with diverse learning, behavioural, social and emotional needs. The successful applicant will ideally display strong interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to develop, implement and review individual support and risk management plans, facilitate case conferences and monitor the impact of interventions on student engagement, attendance and wellbeing. The successful applicant will lead and strengthen the school’s Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approach and support the ongoing implementation of the Berry Street Education Model. This will include building staff capability to explicitly teach and reinforce positive behaviours, respond consistently to students’ needs and embed practices that support regulation, relationships and readiness to learn. Working alongside the leadership team, the Deputy Principal will continue to build a culture of improvement, empowerment and shared responsibility through professional learning communities. The successful applicant will facilitate professional dialogue informed by research, student data, feedback and reflection, and lead professional learning aligned with school priorities. A commitment to evaluating the effectiveness of student services practices and strengthening outcomes for all students will be central to the 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.

• Country Teaching Program Allowance of $ 8 020 a year
• District Allowance of $ 8 361 a year
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• Free relocation
• Travel Concession

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 [e-mail] or on [phone].

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 Nikki Sandilands, Principal, Roebuck Primary School on [phone] or by emailing [e-mail] . During the school holidays, please contact Nikki Sandilands at [e-mail] .

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

• 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

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 [phone] for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP1066633 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 Friday, 23 October 2026