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

Cecil Andrews College, located in Seville Grove, Perth, is an innovative and inclusive educational institution dedicated to creating a nurturing and engaging learning environment. Our college motto is 'Achieving Excellence Together' and this is embedded in everything we do. We encourage students to discover their strengths, develop confidence in their abilities, and have the resilience to thrive and contribute meaningfully to society. Within a supportive environment where students feel valued and belong, we are building a community where learning transforms lives and creates hope for the future.

Cecil Andrews College stands at the heart of a diverse community, and with students from a range of backgrounds. We are dedicated to fostering a nurturing and engaging learning environment for all students, improve outcomes for students, deliver high levels of care and support and help create opportunities for success. As a college, we provide a range of pathway options towards university, TAFE, further training and the employment.

We encourage our students to be active learners, engage in their local community and demonstrate respect for each other and their environment. We further support our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with programs such as Clontarf Academy, Follow the Dream and STARS Foundation.

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

The Role

We are seeking a highly relational leader with exceptional interpersonal skills, sound judgement, attention to detail, and the ability to contribute to the effective operation of the college. You will ideally actively promote the college vision, foster a culture of shared responsibility, and provide leadership that supports positive outcomes for students and staff.

The desired applicant will ideally exhibit the ability to use data to identify trends, inform decision-making, and implement strategies that enhance student outcomes and experiences. Highly developed organisational skills, initiative, and a solutions-focused mindset are important, as is the ability to build positive relationships and work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders. They should be able to display they can operate effectively within a focused and distributive leadership team environment, they will have displayed experience in delivering positive outcomes associated with Senior School requirements and also contribute across any of the deputy principal portfolio areas, as deemed necessary by the principal.

As part of the Executive Team, you will ideally play a key role in shaping college culture, leading strategic initiatives, and driving whole-college improvement through collaborative planning, policy development, compliance with regulations and effective systems management. Working collaboratively with the Executive Team, you will ideally provide educational leadership in the college and community by helping to promote our STARR values, College Plan priorities, promoting consistent and connected practice and supporting continuous improvement and shaping a positive school culture.

College staff commit to a whole-college teaching and learning framework whilst continuously improving their teaching practice, using a trauma informed lens. The desired applicant will ideally use effective change management strategies to assist the college community to accept and develop opportunities for improved educational experience. They will ideally implement effective change management strategies for continuous improvement and assist in workforce effectiveness, leading and motivating staff to enhance student outcomes.

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 Mario Tufilli, Principal on (08) 9234 3400 or by emailing mario.tufilli@education.wa.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 of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position

• A maximum of (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/DP1065569

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 Tuesday, 3 November 2026