Deputy Principal
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027
Collie Senior High School (SHS) has a strong reputation for academic excellence, pastoral care, and meaningful community engagement. Our staff are united by a clear vision and moral purpose: to provide opportunities for all students to develop skills, knowledge and resilience, through high quality teaching, to pursue pathways of their choice. We are committed to an inclusive, culturally responsive, student‑centred approach that is restorative in nature and responsive to the needs of each individual.
As a small regional school, Collie SHS offers a broad and flexible curriculum that caters for students aiming for university entrance, apprenticeships, traineeships, and employment both locally and beyond. Our learning programs span traditional learning areas—English, HASS, Science, Mathematics, Health and Physical Education—alongside rich offerings in The Arts and Technologies.
At Collie SHS our moral purpose is to provide opportunities for all students to develop skills, knowledge,
and resilience, through high quality teaching, to pursue pathways of their choice.
Set in the picturesque Collie River Valley, Collie is located approximately 200 km south of Perth via the South West Highway or Forrest Highway and only 60km from the regional port city of Bunbury in the South West of Western Australia.
Learn more: Collie Senior High School | Schools Online
The Role
Collie SHS is seeking to appoint a dynamic and relationship-focused leader to the position of Deputy Principal – Middle School. As a key member of the Executive Team, the successful applicant will play a pivotal role in promoting the school’s vision and values and fostering a positive school culture. Working collaboratively with the Executive Team and Heads of Learning Area, the Deputy Principal will support the implementation of the School Business Plan, including providing strategic leadership for the school-wide focus of Conditions for Learning.
The successful applicant will ideally have proven experience in supporting students with complex behavioural and learning needs and have the ability to build authentic partnerships with families and external agencies. Working alongside the Student Services and Inclusive Learning Coordinators, the Deputy Principal will lead the implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and evidence-based intervention strategies.
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, able to effectively manage competing priorities, and maintain high expectations for student achievement while responding to students’ social and emotional needs. They will ideally be a collaborative and compassionate educator with a strong understanding of restorative practices, a commitment to staff and student wellbeing, and a genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of young people in the Collie community.
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
- 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 Bridgid Lafferty, Principal on (08) 9735 1200 or emailing Bridgid.Lafferty@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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
- High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
- 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).
- 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/DP1061564
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, 24 August 2026