This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026
This role has subsidised on-site housing available to the successful applicant should they require accommodation to take up the position.
Western Australia College of Agriculture – Harvey (WACOA - Harvey) is a vibrant, co‑educational specialist school for students in Years 10–12. As a leading provider of agricultural and trades‑based education, we attract motivated young people from across Western Australia, many of whom board on site to fully immerse themselves in our authentic, hands‑on learning environment. Our students apply to be here because they want real experience, real skills, and real pathways—and as a result, they are engaged, purposeful and eager to learn.
Situated in Wokalup, just 8 km south of the Harvey town centre, the College is set on a 900‑hectare working farm operating a range of semi‑commercial agricultural enterprises. This unique setting provides students with daily opportunities to learn through real‑life work, using industry‑standard practices, equipment and technologies. Our Trades Training Centre further expands students’ options through high‑quality Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs that prepare them for employment, apprenticeships, and further education.
Graduates of WACOA Harvey are highly employable and consistently achieve outstanding post‑school outcomes. Many secure apprenticeships or skilled work shortly after graduation, while others transition successfully into further training or university—supported by a university‑level bridging program delivered right here on campus.
Harvey and the surrounding region offer an enviable lifestyle. Only 1.5 hours south of Perth, 20 minutes from the coast, and 40 minutes from Bunbury, the area provides the perfect balance of rural charm and modern convenience. The community is friendly and well‑resourced, with excellent sporting facilities, shopping, medical services, and plentiful recreational opportunities. It is a genuinely great place to live, work and raise a family.
To learn more about our College, please visit www.harveyag.wa.edu.au or explore our profile on Schools Online.
The Role
As Deputy Principal, you will play a key role in providing educational leadership and shaping a positive and aspirational school culture within a specialist agricultural and vocational learning environment. You will collaborate closely with the Principal and administrative team to promote and enact the College’s values, vision, and strategic direction, ensuring these are authentically reflected across both the academic and agricultural training programs.
You will utilise effective change management strategies to drive continuous improvement and contribute to workforce effectiveness by leading, developing, and motivating staff across classroom, farm, trades, and residential settings. Your leadership will directly support high‑quality teaching, strong student engagement, and improved educational, pastoral and industry‑aligned outcomes.
A key component of your role is to contribute to the School Plan through participative decision‑making, policy development, and robust operational systems. In an agricultural college context, you will collaborate with program and farm managers to ensure safe, productive, and educationally rich operations across the farm enterprises and Trades Training Centre. You will support compliance with relevant regulations, including those governing workplace safety, VET delivery, agricultural operations, and residential services.
You will also manage a range of administrative and operational functions essential to the effective running of the College, including information systems, staff performance processes, communication structures, and oversight of staffing and leave entitlements. Working within a boarding‑school environment, you may additionally support pastoral care systems, duty rosters, emergency management, and student wellbeing initiatives unique to a residential agricultural college context.
If you have proven experience in educational leadership and a passion for fostering a dynamic, positive learning environment where students thrive academically, practically, and personally, we invite you to apply.
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:
- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
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 Petrina Bean, Principal on (08) 9782 2100 or emailing Petrina.Bean@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
- A four (4) 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/DP1019175
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, 16 March 2026
