This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Lead achievement. Drive progress. Create opportunities. Build partnerships.

Eastern Goldfields College is seeking an innovative, strategic and future-focused educational leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as Deputy Principal – Pathways.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead initiatives that improve student achievement, engagement and successful post-school outcomes while strengthening the partnerships that support our students to thrive.

Eastern Goldfields College is committed to ensuring every student is engaged, supported, challenged and prepared for a successful future. As a senior secondary college, we provide a broad range of educational opportunities that reflect the diverse aspirations, strengths and interests of our students.

Our programs include Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), General and Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways, school-based apprenticeships and traineeships, workplace learning opportunities, endorsed programs and additional education pathways. Through these offerings, we provide students with genuine choice and flexibility as they prepare for further education, training and employment.

As part of our commitment to innovation and student-centred learning, Eastern Goldfields College is currently exploring the implementation of a Big Picture Learning Academy. This approach aligns strongly with our belief that learning should be personalised, purposeful and connected to the real world.

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

The Role

The Deputy Principal – Pathways provides strategic and operational leadership to improve student achievement, progress, engagement, retention and successful post-school transitions.

This role will lead the development of academic, vocational and additional pathways while strengthening partnerships with families, industry, training providers, tertiary institutions, Aboriginal organisations and community agencies.

A focus of the role will be supporting the College's Big Picture Learning Academy implementation. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with staff, students, families and community partners to build understanding, confidence and commitment to personalised learning approaches that place student success at the centre of decision-making.

Working closely with the Executive and Senior Leadership team, the successful applicant will ensure strong connections between student achievement and progress, positive relationships, wellbeing and high-quality teaching and learning.

Experience in timetabling, student data systems and data literacy will be an asset, with the ability to lead the strategic use of data across the College to inform whole-school planning, monitor student achievement and progress, and support teachers to engage confidently with data to improve learning outcomes.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:

• Country Teaching Program Allowance of $ 8 020 a year
• District Allowance of $ 2 354 a year
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• Free relocation

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.

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 Melanie English, Principal, on (08) 9092 3100 or emailing Melanie.English@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Melanie English on 0415 920 288 and/or Melanie.English@education.aw.edu.au .

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, 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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A four (4) 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/DP1065506

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 26 October 2026