Principal

Department of Education; City Of Wanneroo; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education WA is seeking a permanent, full-time Principal for Butler College, commencing Term 1, 2027. You will lead with a strong moral purpose, enabling every student to learn successfully and reach their full potential, and foster an environment where each learner’s talents are recognised, nurtured and developed.

You will build strong relationships across the school community and with external stakeholders, drive high-quality teaching, allocate resources strategically, and ensure

Responsibilities

• Lead with a strong moral purpose and commitment to enabling every student to learn successfully and reach their full potential.
• Foster an inclusive school culture focused on meeting diverse learning needs and enabling students to thrive.
• Strategically allocate and develop resources to maximise student outcomes and strengthen teaching and learning across the school.
• Drive continuous improvement by prioritising high-quality classroom teaching and building teacher capacity.
• Make evidence-based decisions using quality data to identify needs, set goals, monitor progress and evaluate impact.

Job description

Advertised Vacancy Number: PR1064935 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. The requirements at application stage include a mandatory CV template, and a recorded response via the Vieple video platform. Please refer to the attached Applicant Instruction Guide for further information and guidance about the process.

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 Butler College

Through our collaborative student wellbeing team and our endorsed education support program, we take the time to understand each student and provide the care, guidance and adjustments they need to thrive. Our approach is grounded in genuine connection and a belief that every young person deserves to be known and valued. Please refer to the attached Business Plan, and Annual Report which provide further information to assist you to better understand the school and its current needs. Find out more about Butler College by visiting ButlerCollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online .

For Further Job Related Information

For more information on the role and responsibilities, please contact Kelly Riddle, Coordinator Regional Operations, on 9285 3600 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 Wednesday, 21 October 2026.