This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026
Coolbinia Primary School is an Independent Public Primary School, catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. We are set amongst native bushland and open spaces of Coolbinia. Enriched by a strong community featuring a friendly, caring atmosphere, the school has developed close, productive partnerships with a range of organisations.
Find out more about our school by visiting coolbiniaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The Associate Principal plays a pivotal role in supporting the principal to lead a dynamic, future-focused school community. This role is designed to complement the school’s visionary and innovative leadership by providing strength in operational execution, staff development, and relational leadership. The Associate Principal ensures the school’s strategic vision is translated into consistent, high-quality practice across all levels of the school.
Coolbinia PS is seeking a dynamic and grounded Associate Principal to join our leadership team. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside the principal in a school committed to innovation, student voice, and whole-child development.
We are looking for a leader who brings clarity, calm, and consistency to our vibrant school community. If you are someone who thrives on supporting others, implementing strategy with precision, and building strong relationships, we want to hear from you.
The successful applicant will ideally display in their application a proven ability to lead and manage school operations with precision, clarity, and attention to detail, strong interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills, with a track record of building trust and supporting staff wellbeing. They will ideally have the capacity to lead professional learning and performance development aligned with school priorities and an ability to translate strategic vision into structured, sustainable action. Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills and a commitment to inclusive education, student agency, and continuous improvement would be highly desirable.
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 Simon Reid, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9427 8450 or (+61) 0409 187 536 or emailing Simon.Reid@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.
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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) 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/DP1005344
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, 14 November 2025
