Principal - Kimberley Schools Project

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of Derby-West Kimberley; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 12%

Leave entitlements

Professional development

Salary packaging

Job summary

Department of Education, Western Australia seeks a Principal – Kimberley Schools Project to provide strategic educational leadership across Kimberley regional networks. You will plan, implement and evaluate initiatives aligned to four project components, with a focus on literacy and numeracy, while managing resources and coordinating with partners.

You will lead professional learning for school leaders, engage across government and community partners, and travel extensively to remote communities

Qualifications

• Must have a recognised teaching qualification and be registered to teach in Western Australia.
• Able to lead and enable school improvement across multiple sites.
• Willingness to undertake extended travel across the Kimberley region.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational leadership to schools and regional networks.
• Plan, implement and evaluate strategies aligned to the Kimberley Projects four components.
• Lead project operations and manage financial and physical resources.
• Analyse data to monitor progress and inform decisions, engaging partners.
• Deliver targeted professional development for school leaders and teachers.

Skills

Educational leadership

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Teaching qualification and registration

Job description

This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing January 2027 up until December, 2027, with possible extension and/or permanency.

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.

The Project has four key components:

• Targeted teaching – evidence-based teaching strategies, quality materials and frequent measurement of achievement.
• Early years - community initiatives that build on and improve existing services and engage families as first teachers.
• Regular attendance – community partnerships to deliver strategies that respond to drivers on non-attendance.
• Community engagement – development with the community of extended learning programs and related initiatives. Support includes coaching and advice for school leaders and teachers around building and sustaining positive school-community partnerships.

The Project is driven by a Kimberley-based Project Team. The Principal, Kimberley Schools Project is based in Broome.

This position involves regular travel to remote schools and regional communities. Travel is a significant requirement of the role and will involve periods away from home. Applicants should consider their capacity to undertake frequent travel when considering applying for the role.

The Role

The Principal – Kimberley Schools Project provides 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. The successful applicant 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. They will lead the operations of the project in accordance with the strategic directions of the Project, legislation and Department policies. They will also manage the financial and physical resources of the Kimberley School Project and assist in the allocation of Kimberley Schools Project resources and support to schools.

This applicant will be expected to provide expert advice on the development and implementation of region-wide and whole-school approaches to improving outcomes for students. They will engage in regional strategic planning with the Director of Education, network principals, school principals and regional office staff. And will evaluate the quality and effectiveness of regional programs and services, identify trends and develop appropriate strategies to support improvement.

In this role, the successful applicant will collect, analyse and interpret quality data and contextual information as part of a highly responsive and targeted approach to improving student outcomes. They will additionally collaborate and liaise with project partners, including Kimberley Development Commission, the Strategic Advisory Group, other government agencies, community providers and system/sector schools, on matters associated with the Project. They will be expected to develop and facilitate a regional professional learning community of internal and external stakeholders focussing on the effective delivery of teaching and learning support programs to schools by negotiating transparent communication, cooperation and knowledge exchange.

To succeed in this position, the successful applicant will need to develop, broker and deliver targeted professional development and coaching to school leaders to facilitate improved professional practice and self-reflection. They will also be required to establish and maintain effective working relationships and networks to ensure a high level of service to schools, while providing explicit support to Project schools related to the four Project pillars.

Professional Benefits

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• 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)

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 Paul Bridge, Director of Education on [phone] or by emailing [e-mail]

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).

Equity and Diversity

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

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1065710

Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 18 November 2026