This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing in Term 3, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency
A School of Choice
At Duncraig Senior High School (SHS), we have a strong reputation for academic excellence, including flourishing Gifted and Talented and Academic Extension programs. We champion a culture where Care, Engage and Excel is our shared language, shaping every decision, conversation and improvement initiative.
Our leaders maintain a strong focus on high-quality teaching and learning, supporting professional growth, reflective practice and innovation. Through investment in staff expertise and leadership, we foster shared practice and a growth mindset across the school.
Data-informed decision-making, purposeful professional learning and clear operational alignment ensure that our work remains strategic, measured and sustainable. Duncraig SHS leaders prioritise a connected school ecosystem, strengthening partnerships and cultivating cohesion that promotes belonging, resilience and academic success.
Together, we have built a learning community that prepares students to thrive as confident, capable and compassionate contributors in a rapidly changing world.
Find out more about our school by visiting duncraigshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Duncraig SHS is seeking a dynamic and innovative leader to join our Student Services Team as Student Services Manager (Years 7 & 8).
Working closely with executive leaders and in collaboration with the Student Services team, you will contribute to consistent, high-quality approaches that improve outcomes for all students. You will ideally display both strategic and operational leadership to support student wellbeing, engagement, behaviour and academic success across the Year 7 and 8 cohorts, contributing to the school’s strategic direction through the application of professional knowledge, strong student support systems and data-informed practice.
You would lead the day-to-day operations of Student Services for Years 7 and 8, including line management of Year Coordinators and Student Support Staff, and oversight of pastoral care processes. Using data to diagnose trends and respond to emerging needs, you should plan, implement and review targeted strategies aligned with the school’s Business Plan to improve student outcomes academically, socially and emotionally.
A key focus of the role is supporting students through the transition into secondary school. You will play a central role in the planning and delivery of Year 6 into Year 7 Orientation and Transition programs, ensuring a strong start for all students, and oversee pastoral care and behaviour management across Years 7 and 8.
You will work collaboratively with staff, families and external agencies to support students, particularly those who are educationally at risk. A strong understanding of case management, intervention planning and Department of Education (DoE) processes relating to wellbeing, attendance, engagement and child protection will be highly regarded, along with knowledge of contemporary practice and current Department of Education policy.
Highly developed interpersonal, communication and organisational skills are highly desirable, including the ability to build trust, influence practice and lead a cohesive team within a fast-paced environment. A proactive, flexible and solutions-focused approach will be key to success in this role.
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 Wade Norman, Associate Principal, on (08) 6241 5400 or by emailing wade.norman@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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing criteria 1, 3 and 4 only page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- 1. Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
- 3. 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).
- 4. Demonstrated capacity to manage physical and financial resources
shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process. The remaining selection criteria can be found in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
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/SA1034966
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, 25 May 2026
