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

Golden Bay Primary School (PS) proudly opened as an Independent Public School in 2015, catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our school is a learning community focused on excellence, respect and integrity. We work together with our parents and school community to build strong partnerships, have a shared belief system that provides a responsive and stimulating learning environment, and value the needs and interests of individual students. At Golden Bay PS, we pride ourselves on achieving high standards across all learning areas while developing the critical and creative potential of each student.

We deliver an inclusive, diverse and exciting range of programs to our students with teachers and support staff selected to deliver the best possible education for children in the Golden Bay area. Our focus is on child engagement and wellbeing with a vision that focuses on students, staff and the community living together, learning together, and succeeding together.

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

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated, relational and strategic leader to join our leadership team as Deputy Principal – Students at Educational Risk.

The successful applicant will ideally provide strategic leadership across student wellbeing, behaviour, inclusion, engagement and support, working collaboratively with staff, students, families and external agencies to ensure all students are supported to thrive.

As a member of the school leadership team, the Deputy Principal – Students at Educational Risk will ideally:

• lead the strategic development and implementation of whole-school approaches to student wellbeing, behaviour, inclusion and engagement
• provide leadership for students requiring additional behavioural, social, emotional or wellbeing support
• oversee effective case management and support planning for students with complex or additional needs
• build staff capability and consistency in positive behaviour support, inclusive practice and strategies that promote student engagement
• work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, families and external agencies to develop and implement effective student support
• use student, behaviour, attendance and wellbeing data to identify priorities, monitor progress and inform continuous improvement
• promote positive relationships, student voice, belonging and a strong sense of connection to school
• contribute strategically to the implementation of the school's Business Plan and improvement priorities
• work collaboratively with the Principal and leadership team to foster a safe, inclusive and high-performing school culture.

The successful applicant will ideally display strong interpersonal and communication skills, sound judgement and the ability to build trusting relationships with students, staff and families. They will ideally have the capacity to lead complex matters with calmness and professionalism, build the capability of others, and translate strategic priorities into consistent practice across the school.

An ability to balance strategic leadership with responsive operational management, together with a strong commitment to improving outcomes for every student, will be highly regarded.

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 Adam McDowell, Principal on (08) 9583 8800 or emailing  Adam McDowell@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
  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/DP1069788

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, 10 November 2026