This is a 36 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026 with possible extension
The School
Fitzroy Valley District High School's (DHS) vision of “strong minds, strong culture” drives our purpose and strategic direction. As a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), culturally responsive Kindergarten to Year 12 school, staff are committed to developing positive, respectful relationships with students and the community, and to fostering a positive working culture that ensures student success.
The location and community
The town of Fitzroy Crossing is situated on the northern bank of the Fitzroy River, approximately 2700 km from Perth and 400 km east of Broome. The town has a population of approximately 1500 people. The main cultural groups in the Fitzroy Valley are the Bunuba, Gooniyandi, Walmajarri, Nyikina and Wangkatjungka peoples.
The Fitzroy Valley community is vibrant, innovative, and culturally strong. It has a long history of Indigenous achievement, enterprise and locally designed and implemented programs. Whilst the Fitzroy Valley community faces many challenges, it is forward focused and is a creative and dynamic location in which to live and work.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.fitzroyvalleydhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Fitzroy Valley DHS seeks to build its leadership team through the appointment of a committed Program Coordinator. The school prioritises low variance, evidence-based instruction in literacy and numeracy. All teachers access professional learning and Instructional Coaching to support the implementation of school initiatives which are articulated in the school’s instructional framework.
Staff appointed to Fitzroy Valley DHS value personal excellence, respect diversity, and promote an inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment. Successful teaching and learning is underpinned by effective evidence-based instruction and trauma-informed practices. This is matched with whole-school alignment of pedagogy, programs, policy and processes. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with the Executive and School Leadership Team, as well as independently, to positively influence student outcomes while maintaining and enhancing current practices. Experience and an understanding of Instructional Coaching, Classroom Management Strategies, Positive Behaviour Support, Targeted Teaching, and Berry Street, along with an established capability to lead in one or more of these areas, are highly desirable qualities in the successful applicant.
This position comprises a 0.5 FTE teaching load alongside the Program Coordinator role. The school is committed to developing aspiring leaders and actively supports a structured middle leadership program. This opportunity would suit an individual seeking to build their leadership capacity while working alongside a dedicated leadership team focused on teaching excellence and improved student outcomes.
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:
- Attractive Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $15 370 a year
- District allowance of $7 436 a year
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $3 000 see info below.
- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
- Free GROH housing
- Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract)
- Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
- Vehicle relocation
- Air-conditioning subsidy
Teachers and school administrators employed at Fitzroy Valley District High School in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $3 000 (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 Emma Anderson, Associate Principal on (08) 9193 0900 or emailing Emma.Anderson2@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 two (2) 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 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/SA1048545
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 Tuesday, 23 June 2026
