We are seeking to establish a pool of Associate Principals for permanent and fixed-term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Located in Hammond Park on Irvine Parade, the college opened in 2020 to Year 7 students and is now a full-year 7 to 12 college. The buildings include state-of-the-art classrooms, a library, administration and an extensive student services area. The college also features specialist facilities for performing and visual arts, science laboratories, food and textiles, design and technology workshops, and a gymnasium. The cafeteria is the hub of the central precinct and provides indoor and outdoor seating, landscaped gardens and open spaces. The college also has an approved Specialist Autism Program.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.hammondparksc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

As an Associate Principal, you will ideally work closely with the Principal and Executive Team to provide educational leadership across the College and wider community. Suitable applicants should contribute to the development and promotion of the College’s values and ethos while supporting shared ownership of the college vision among staff, students and community partners. Experience contributing to whole-school change initiatives, workforce planning and the implementation of initiatives aligned with the College Business Plan would be highly regarded.

The College priority areas of Wellbeing, Teaching and Learning, Performance Growth and Coaching, and Community Engagement are shared across the Executive Team, with associate principals also having oversight of two-year groups each. The role includes contributing to whole-school planning, policy development, operational systems and the use of data to monitor progress and inform improvement. Extensive experience within student services would be highly desirable.

Experience providing strategic leadership across areas such as teaching and learning, student wellbeing and engagement, leadership development, cultural responsiveness, coaching and mentoring, workforce development and whole-college self-assessment would be advantageous. Suitable applicants will ideally support staff capability through professional learning, feedback and development opportunities aligned with individual and college priorities.

Strong organisational, interpersonal and strategic skills are highly valued, together with experience supporting effective administrative, financial, physical and human resource processes. The Associate Principal should also contribute to compliance with relevant legislation and Department policies, accurate reporting and effective information systems, while maintaining positive community partnerships and a college culture that values student and staff wellbeing, strong relationships and continuous improvement.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

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 Joanne Willesee, Principal, on (08) 9395 3800 or emailing Joanne.Willesee@education.wa.edu.au.  

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 disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a 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

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work-related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position

• A five (5) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  1. Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
  2. High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
  3. 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).
  4. 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 (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP1073624

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 26 November 2026