Advertised Vacancy Number: PR1066871

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency

This position is being advertised as part of a new recruitment process for principal positions. The requirements at application stage include a mandatory CV template, and a recorded response via the Vieple video platform. Please refer to the attached Applicant Instruction Guide for further information and guidance about the process.

About the Role

As the incoming principal, you will be responsible for ensuring continuity, stability and strong relational leadership, particularly as the school moves into its next strategic phase. We are seeking a leader with strong interpersonal skills who will be able to establish trust quickly with staff, students, parents and the wider community.

You will build and sustain strong, purposeful relationships across the school community and with external stakeholders, recognising that achieving the school’s mission requires collective effort. Your leadership will promote a cohesive and inclusive school culture focused on meeting the diverse learning needs of all students and enabling them to thrive.

A key aspect of this role involves maintaining the strategic momentum of the school whereby you will be required to lead the development of the school’s next Business Plan through meaningful engagement with staff, students, families, School Board and wider community. The incoming Principal will require the skills to lead a strategic approach to this work, build collective ownership and translate evidence and consultation into a clear and achievable Business Plan.

To be successful in this role you will ideally be relational, decisive, and guided by strong personal and professional values. You should display effective instructional leadership skills and work effectively with the current school leadership team. It is an exciting opportunity to build on the current successes of the school and position it for a successful next phase of school improvement.

About Donnybrook District High School

Donnybrook District High School is a combined rural school catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 10 (K-10), operating across two campuses located 1.5 kilometres apart. We proudly serve the communities of Donnybrook, Kirup and Balingup.

A key strength of our school lies in our unique structure as a combined K-10 school. Rather than operating as a traditional primary or secondary setting, we deliberately capitalise on this point of difference through careful planning and innovative practice. This approach allows us to provide students with a seamless and connected learning journey and a truly distinctive educational experience.

Please refer to the attached Business Plan, and Annual Report which provide further information to assist you to better understand the school and its current needs.

Find out more about Donnybrook District High School by visiting Donnybrook.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

For Further Job Related Information

For more information on the role and responsibilities, please contact Cheryl Parkin, Assistant Director of Education, on (08) 9791 0313 or Cheryl.Parkin@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 for more details.

Application Instructions

Selection Criteria

You will be assessed against the 6 Domains of Professional Practice and 6 Personal Attributes of Effective School Leaders.

The 6 Domains of Professional Practice were developed in partnership with the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). They clearly encapsulate the key practices of highly effective principals. The Domains align with, and further build upon, the Australian Professional Standard for Principals and the School Improvement and Accountability Framework.

Research commissioned by the Department identified 6 Personal Attributes which are critical for an effective school leader.

The 6 Domains and 6 Personal Attributes form the basis of assessment in the principal recruitment process. They are detailed in the Applicant Instruction Guide attached at the top of this advertisement.

Application process

Applicants are encouraged to consider the additional school related information attached to this advertisement when preparing an application.

Step 1: Download the CV template attached to the job advertisement.

Step 2: Complete the CV template with:

• Your employment history, qualifications, relevant professional development and training and details of 3 superordinate professional referees (one must be your current or most recent line manager)
• Written responses, which are character limited to 2800 characters per domain, addressing the following 2 Domains of Professional Practice:
  • Domain 3: Creating enabling conditions
  • Domain 4: Promoting improved teaching

Step 3: Submit Your Application online

1. Click ‘Apply for Job’
2. Complete the online application,
3. Upload your completed CV template only.

Written application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted or considered by the panel.

Step 4: Submit a recorded response via the Vieple video platform (https://live.vieple.com/i/7152cd17a6) before the closing date and time stated on this advert:

• The Vieple video will include 2 separate recorded responses of 4 minutes each addressing the following Domains of Professional Practice:
  • Domain 1: Leading the moral purpose
  • Domain 5: Driving data informed practice

Your completed CV template and recorded responses must both be received before the closing date and time. As late applications are unable to be accepted, we strongly advise that you allow sufficient time to complete your recorded responses in case any issues arise. 

Need Help? Refer to the Applicant Instruction Guide attached to this advertisement for guidance on completing your application.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.

For support regarding the CV template, submitting your application via WA Government Jobs, or if you do not receive a confirmation email once submitted, please contact Executive Recruitment for assistance on 08 9264 8317.

For technical support regarding the recording or submission of your recorded response please contact support@vieple.com and notify the Executive Recruitment Team immediately via email on recruitment.executive@education.wa.edu.au if any difficulties are encountered.

Subsequent Appointments

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.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 2 November 2026