Advertised Vacancy Number: PR967922
This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025 with possible extension
About the Role
The successful applicant will be responsible for fostering a positive school culture that promotes respectful relationships between students, and between students and staff. They will also engage parents and caregivers as partners in the school community, ensuring their voices are reflected in the school’s strategic direction and actions in delivering education and training for the K–12 student cohort.
The principal will lead the implementation of the Kimberley Schools Project across its four pillars: targeted teaching, early years, attendance, and community engagement. This is to ensure students have the best possible start to formal schooling through the Early Years Initiative.
The role requires a strong understanding of the secondary curriculum to ensure students have clear educational and training pathways to graduation. The principal will work in partnership with training providers to support meaningful engagement in employment opportunities within Kalumburu and beyond.
The principal will demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous school improvement and collaborate with the East Kimberley Principal Network, Kununurra Education Regional Office (KERO), external agencies, and East Kimberley Empowered Communities. Together, they will implement network priorities and place-based services within the Kalumburu community to support and enhance school programs.
About Kalumburu Remote Community School
Find out more about Kalumburu Remote Community School by visiting Schools Online.
For Further Job Related Information
Full details of the role, including selection criteria and eligibility and training requirements, are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more specific information on the role and responsibilities, please contact Paul Bridge, Director of Education, on 08 9192 0800 or Paul.Bridge@education.wa.edu.au.
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.
Application Instructions
To be considered for this position, please complete the online application form that includes details of 2 work related referees (one being your current line manager), and attach the following:
- A 5 page statement addressing the selection criteria (found in the attached JDF), in context of the role and business needs of the school;
- A CV of up to 5 pages that includes your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
Please refer to the attached for further information on how to apply. It is recommended you consider all information contained in the advertisement any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, or if you do not receive a confirmation email once submitted, please contact us for assistance on 08 9264 8317.
Subsequent Appointments
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.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday , 17 June 2025.
