PLEASE NOTE AS OF TODAYS DATE 7 JULY 2026 THAT THE COMMENCEMENT DATE HAS BEEN AMENDED AND THE CLOSING DATE HAS ALSO BEEN AMENDED

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

At Mosman Park Primary School (PS), we understand the importance of every child having a strong sense of belonging and feeling safe and valued. We will ensure that each and every student will be known by all staff and will feel strongly connected to their peers, their teachers, and the school environment. We will provide a strong pastoral care approach that supports the social and emotional health and wellbeing of all our students.

Find out more about our school by visiting mosmanparkps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

The successful applicant will support the Principal in leading a high-performing, student-centred school that values strong partnerships with students, families, staff, and the wider community. The successful applicant should display a commitment to high expectations, evidence-based practice, and continuous school improvement.

Ideally, the successful applicant should have advanced skills in Microsoft Excel to analyse and interpret student achievement, attendance, behaviour, and operational data to inform strategic decision making. The successful applicant should have extensive experience using Compass to monitor attendance, manage student behaviour and wellbeing data, and support responsive interventions. Experience with AI-based applications and digital scheduling software to develop accurate student and staff timetables is highly desirable.

The successful applicants should display experience in financial and resource management, organising whole-school events, coordinating pre-service teachers, and liaising effectively with universities. Current Gatekeeper training, or the capacity to obtain and maintain it, is highly desirable to support student emotional health and wellbeing.

The successful applicant would contribute to whole-school curriculum leadership, instructional improvement, and support for students at educational risk and those with special educational needs. Strong coaching, mentoring, and leadership skills, together with cultural responsiveness and a commitment to fostering positive relationships, are essential.

The role includes three days of classroom teaching in addition to Associate Principal administrative responsibilities.

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 Ian Bersan, Principal on 0459 898 428 or ian.bersan@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holidays, please contact Ian Bersan on 0459 898 428 and ian.bersan@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 three (3) 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/DP1059123

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, 14 July 2026