Principal

Department of Education; Nullagine; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Nullagine Primary School in the Pilbara region seeks a permanent, full-time principal commencing Term 1, 2027. You will lead with a strong moral purpose to enable every student to learn and reach their full potential, fostering an inclusive school culture across K–12 and coordinating staff, resources, and external partnerships.

The role requires building relationships with the local community, prioritising high-quality teaching, data-informed improvement, and wellbeing.

Job description

Advertised Vacancy Number: PR1072470 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 Nullagine Primary School

Nullagine Primary School is set in the picturesque town of Nullagine - 200 km North of Newman and 100 km South of Marble Bar, in a very spectacular part of the Pilbara. The school serves the Irrungadji Community of Martu people and children of service workers. We cater for students from K-12 in 3 classes with students grouped around phases of development. The Martu students all have English as a Second Language and Aboriginal English is the first dialect of English they speak. The school has an admirable relationship with all its parents, caregivers and the community, working together to allow each and every one of the children to achieve their full potential and make their way safely and confidently through society. 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 Nullagine Primary School by visiting NullaginePS.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

For Further Job Related Information

For more information on the role and responsibilities, please contact Sinan Kerimosfki, Assistant Director of Education on 9185 0111 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 the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan for more details.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 23 November 2026.