This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency
Roebourne District High School (DHS) is a K–12 public school located on Ngarluma Country in the Pilbara. Our students are strong, capable and culturally connected. We work in close partnership with families, Elders and service providers to deliver education that is relevant, responsive and community led. As a leader here, you will be supported, challenged, and deeply valued.
As a K-12 school, Roebourne DHS provides a continuous and supportive educational journey for students from KindiLink through to Year 12. Our school is unique in its ability to offer students the chance to grow and develop in a familiar and culturally responsive environment throughout their entire schooling experience. This continuity enables us to build strong, lasting relationships with students and their families. We are able to deeply personalise the educational experiences for all of our students in our small school community.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.roebournedhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Lead with purpose. Support with strength. Make a difference where it matters most.
Roebourne DHS is seeking a strategic and values-driven leader to join our executive team as Deputy Principal (Primary). This is an opportunity to step into a senior position that is deeply anchored in community, high-impact support for staff, and strong systems that improve learning and wellbeing for some of the most vulnerable, but also resilient young people in WA.
The Primary Deputy Principal provides day-to-day leadership and operational management across K-6. This includes curriculum delivery, staff development, student behaviour and wellbeing, and school improvement initiatives. You will ideally be a key driver in strengthening trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice across classrooms and play an active role in supporting staff to deliver calm, consistent, and effective teaching and learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide operational leadership across the primary years, aligned to school priorities and Department policy.
- Build staff capability through coaching, feedback and performance development, ensuring quality teaching practice is consistently applied.
- Line management of primary teachers, including timetabling, planning and reporting responsibilities for K-6.
- Lead the development of proactive, trauma-informed systems to support students with complex behaviour and additional needs.
- Promote equity, high expectations, and inclusive teaching for all learners, including Aboriginal students, English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) learners, and students with disabilities.
- Act as a confident decision-maker and trusted presence in high-pressure situations, including parent and interagency engagement.
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the school, including planning, resource allocation, compliance, and workforce development.
We are looking for an experienced primary leader who ideally brings:
- Strong strategic thinking, skilled at effective change management.
- The ability to remain calm and make sound, balanced decisions under pressure.
- A consistent, firm but compassionate approach to behaviour support, grounded in trauma-informed practice.
- High-level interpersonal and communication skills to build strong teams, lead staff through change, and work closely with families and community.
- Confidence with data, systems and compliance to manage performance, planning and resourcing.
- A genuine commitment to reconciliation, equity and improving outcomes for Aboriginal students.
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:
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $1,170 see info below
- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $13,730 a year
- District allowance of $9,299 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
- Travel concession
- Free relocation
- Air-Conditioning Subsidy
Teachers and School Administrators employed at Roebourne District high School in 2025 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $1,170 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.
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 Elizabeth Ritchie, Principal on 0429 596 122 or elizabeth.ritchie@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Elizabeth Ritchie on 0429 596 122.
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-five (3-5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) 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: SS/DP982074
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 Friday, 1 August 2025
