This is a 36 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible permanency

Muludja Remote Community School (RCS) is determined to provide an empowering start to learning in early childhood, facilitate the best opportunity to excel in academic improvement and instil confidence in our graduating students. The school offers education for children up to 3 years old through KindiLink (0-3 years), then Kindergarten to Year 6, where the WA Curriculum is used to plan, assess and report on student learning. Muludja RCS is an active member of the Kimberley Schools Project, and our staff are trained in and deliver targeted learning in Literacy and Mathematics. Two-Way Learning experiences and Berry Street Education Model strategies are instilled in everyday culturally responsive practices.

Muludja Remote Community is a small indigenous community, situated on the flood plains of the beautiful Margaret River. It is a quiet place, set in vibrant bushland approximately 35km by gravel road, east of Fitzroy Crossing. The Traditional Owners of the land are the Gooniyandi people, who were originally located on the Fossil Downs Station side of the river. Muludja is a welcoming, strong community passionate about our Country, our People, our sports team and learning.

Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.

To learn more about Muludja RCS and our community, please watch the video here.

The Role

The successful applicant should be a trauma-informed, student-centred practitioner who builds positive relationships with students, staff and community members. Building a sense of being, belonging and becoming is fundamental to our context. The successful applicant will ideally have a passion and dedication for learning and teaching in a remote context.

The successful applicant will ideally contribute to an enthusiastic and driven team that actively participates in school planning and curriculum development, while building on our positive culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and collegiate support.

The ideal applicant for a Remote Teaching Contract, should have strong Literacy and Numeracy curriculum knowledge and skills, and a commitment to improving student achievement for every child. The successful applicant should have an understanding of teaching for impact, through the effective use of whole-school and individualised approaches, early intervention, explicit teaching and instructional practices.

A commitment to building a sound understanding of the cultural context of the Muludja Community on Gooniyandi Country and the importance of a positive relationship between the school and community is highly desirable, with a commitment to the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework.

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:

• Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $18 120 a year
• District Allowance of $7 436 a year
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters
• Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
• Free GROH housing
• Airconditioning Subsidy
• Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract)
• Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
• Vehicle relocation

You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – click here for details

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?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sophie Bryant, Principal on (08) 9167 0070 or emailing sophie.bryant@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:

• hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
• apply for a WA 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.

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

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

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A statement demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
• A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.

For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.

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: SS/TCH1057075

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, 17 August 2026