Principal

Department of Education; Bunbury; Presencial; AUD 120 000 - 160 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Department of Education in Western Australia is advertising a permanent, full-time Principal position commencing Term 1, 2027. You will lead Amaroo Primary School with a focus on equity, high expectations, and outcomes for every student, building a cohesive and inclusive school culture.

You will allocate resources, develop staff, and collaborate with staff, families, and external partners to improve learning and wellbeing across the school community.

Qualificações

• Demonstrated leadership in a school setting.

Responsabilidades

• Lead with a strong moral purpose to enable every student to learn successfully and reach their full potential.
• Strategically allocate and develop resources to maximise student outcomes and strengthen teaching and learning across the school.
• Build and sustain strong relationships across the school community and with external stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement through high-quality classroom teaching and data-informed decisions.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Advertised Vacancy Number: PR1066862

This is a permanent, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027. This position is being advertised as part of a new recruitment process for principal positions.

About the Role

As the principal, you will lead with a strong moral purpose and a commitment to enabling every student to learn successfully and reach their full potential. You will foster an environment where each learner’s talents are recognised, nurtured, and developed, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and values needed for lifelong success. You demonstrate an understanding of the power of education to overcome disadvantage and are committed to supporting the growth and wellbeing of every student. You will build and sustain strong, purposeful relationships across the school community and with external stakeholders, recognising that achieving the school’s mission requires collective effort. Your leadership will promote a cohesive and inclusive school culture focused on meeting the diverse learning needs of all students and enabling them to thrive. A key aspect of this role involves strategically allocating and developing resources - including time, staff expertise, funding, facilities, policies, and partnerships - to maximise student outcomes and strengthen teaching and learning across the school. You will drive continuous improvement by prioritising high-quality classroom teaching and building teacher capacity for sustained improvement. Your decisions will be evidence based and informed by quality data to identify needs, set clear goals, monitor progress, and evaluate impact. You will refine school practices and lead significant change where required across programs, curriculum, processes, facilities, or culture to enhance student learning and wellbeing. To be successful in this role you will be open minded, flexible, and guided by strong personal and professional values. You will demonstrate resilience, optimism, and high expectations for yourself, your staff, and your students. The school’s success will be shaped by your personal qualities, values, beliefs, attitudes, and skills which will underpin all strategic actions and contribute to a positive, future focused school environment.

About Amaroo Primary School

Amaroo Primary School has established a strong culture of teaching and learning, with significant progress in high-impact teaching practices, curriculum alignment and student engagement. Staff work collaboratively, using evidence and student data to continually strengthen practice and ensure every student is supported and challenged to achieve their best. These strong foundations are complemented by a committed, motivated staff and a highly supportive school community, creating a positive environment where students and staff can thrive.

Find out more about Amaroo Primary School by visiting Amaroo.wa.edu.au or Schools Online . For Further Job Related Information For more information on the role and responsibilities, please contact Dainon Couzic, Director of Education on [phone] or [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 for more details.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 2 November 2026