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

East Kimberley College is one of the largest Kindergarten to Year 12 schools in the State with approximately 1100 students enrolled. With almost 52% of enrolments being indigenous, it also has the largest enrolment of Aboriginal students of any school in the State.

The College offers all that one would expect in a larger metropolitan school, yet has that unique friendly atmosphere typical of a rural community. Our College strives to ensure all students, regardless of ability or style of learning, are provided with the opportunity to reach their full potential in a positive, supportive and engaging learning environment.

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

The Role

The Deputy Principal Secondary - Student Services provides educational leadership across the school by supporting the Associate Principal - Secondary and leadership team to promote student attendance, engagement, wellbeing and positive behaviour. The successful applicant will ideally have a strong understanding of secondary student services and display experience leading strategies that improve student participation, engagement and educational outcomes.

The Deputy Principal Secondary - Student Services will oversee secondary attendance and behaviour processes, including attendance monitoring, participation referrals, Section 24 processes, suspensions, student re-entry and student case management. The successful applicant will ideally have strong data literacy and the ability to analyse attendance, behaviour, wellbeing and engagement data to identify students requiring targeted intervention and support.

The successful applicant will ideally have experience in student support and intervention planning, including Children-in-Care planning, individual behaviour and engagement planning, case management and coordination of targeted student services. Knowledge of secondary student systems and processes would be highly regarded.

The Deputy Principal Secondary - Student Services will provide leadership in Teaching, Learning and Assessment by supporting staff to implement strategies that improve student engagement and participation. Experience leading collaborative teams and using data to inform planning, intervention and improvement would be advantageous.

The role includes line management and staff leadership, including the supervision of School-Based Attendance Officers and Attendance and Engagement Officers, staff induction, performance management, professional learning and coordination of staffing requirements. The successful applicant will ideally display the capacity to support staff in implementing consistent and effective attendance, wellbeing and behaviour processes.

Strong community and interagency partnerships will be an important component of the role. Experience liaising with school-based services, SALS, SPS/CAMHS and external agencies, coordinating referrals and supporting vulnerable students and families would be highly regarded.

The successful applicant should display a strong commitment to student wellbeing, engagement and inclusion, with the capacity to work collaboratively with staff, students, families and external agencies to coordinate effective support and improve outcomes for students.

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:

• Country Teaching Program Allowance of $13 730 a year
• District Allowance of $7 436 a year
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• Free relocation
• Airconditioning Subsidy

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 Brycen Godfrey, Associate Principal on (08) 9168 4400 or by emailing brycen.godfrey@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holidays, please contact Brycen Godfrey on 0400 734 550

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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 four (4) 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/DP1065895

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 Friday, 16 October 2026