We are seeking to establish a pool of Vice Principals for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Warwick Senior High School (SHS) is a modern and progressive secondary school located in the northern suburbs of Perth. Ideally situated, it is a school with a strong tradition of academic excellence together with a caring and supportive environment where students are given every opportunity to be successful in their chosen pathways.
Students typically come from the local primary schools, as well as schools outside of boundary. Students are attracted to Warwick SHS because of the special academic, arts and sporting programs offered, particularly, the Academic Extension Program and the specialist Netball and Australian Rules Football programs. There is also a very strong STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) program which extends and challenges students in all of the above areas.
Find out more about our school by visiting warwickshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
This is an outstanding opportunity for a visionary and strategic educational leader to contribute to one of Western Australia’s most dynamic and community focused public secondary schools. As Vice Principal of Warwick SHS, you should play a central role in shaping the school’s future through strategic leadership, systems thinking, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Working in close partnership with the Principal and Leadership Team, you will lead initiatives aligned with the school’s Business Plan, particularly in strengthening instructional leadership, while displaying effective leadership across all key focus areas. You may relieve in the Principal’s role when required and support whole school planning, resource allocation, and strategic decision making to foster a high performing, inclusive, and future focused school culture.
Your portfolio should encompass strategic workforce planning, curriculum innovation, performance management and development, policy implementation, compliance, and system enhancement. You will ideally lead the strategic alignment and optimisation of key operational systems, including Compass, Integris-SIS, SSO, RAMS and HRMIS; to support high quality teaching and learning across a diverse student population. Strong knowledge of timetabling is highly desirable, as you will plan and manage a complex and evolving schedule that supports curriculum delivery, resource use, and student pathways. You should also coordinate key committees and lead recruitment, professional learning, and workforce selection processes, ensuring compliance with mandatory training and registration requirements to maintain a safe, supportive, and well functioning school environment.
You should model and embed the conditions that underpin high quality teaching at all career stages, while coaching and mentoring a team of highly effective leaders. With a commitment to student success, engagement, and wellbeing, you should support the development of enriching curricular and co-curricular programs that respond to student needs and community aspirations. Many of these initiatives occur outside regular school hours, and your leadership will be key in implementing, supporting, and attending these activities.
A crucial element of the role is the ability to evaluate evidence and lead collaborative cycles of school review to ensure effective delivery of curriculum and associated programs. You would be responsible for analysing and reporting on the Measures of Success outlined in the Business Plan, using data to drive sustained improvement across all focus areas. In doing so, you should build the capacity of leaders and staff to analyse performance, respond to student needs, and contribute to a thriving school community where every student is known, supported, challenged, and inspired to achieve their best.
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 Jason Tomlinson Associate Principal, on (08) 9345 6430 or jason.tomlinson@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 of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position. Your CV will need to highlight the following two criteria:
1. Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
4. Demonstrated capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.
The remaining selection criteria will be assessed at further assesment.
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/DP1015031
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 11 December 2025
