Advertised Vacancy Number: PR1003805
This is a 9 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026 with possible extension
About the Role
Halls Creek DHS is located in the East Kimberley region and located on the lands of the Kidja and Djaru people. The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining a positive school culture that promotes positive relationships between students and staff and staff engaging parents and the wider communities of Halls Creek in ensuring the school connects with these communities to be a culturally responsive school. The school continues to have an Aboriginal Advisory Group representing parents and communities which provides strategic advice and advocacy for the school. The principal will be required to play a critical role in this group.
Principal will continue to lead the work in implementing the Community Engagement and Attendance Plan to ensure the school is working in partnership with parents and families in supporting students to school and engaging with them on engaging primary and secondary education pathways to graduation through academic, vocational and alternative innovative education pathways.
Halls Creek DHS continues to focus on the four pillars of the Kimberley Schools Project including attendance, targeted teaching, early years place based initiatives, including the Two Science Program/On Country Programs. The principal will be required to work in collaboration with Two Science Statewide Services, KSP Coaches and teaching staff.
The Principal of Halls Creek DHS must possess a commitment to continuous school improvement and continuation of the primary and secondary instructional programs, particularly in supporting of beginning teachers, and in working within the East Kimberley network with other agencies, other schools, and services in the community to ensure students achieve their potential at school.
About Halls Creek District High School
Find out more about Halls Creek District High School by visiting Schools Online.
For Further Job Related Information
Full details of the role, including selection criteria and eligibility and training requirements, are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more specific information on the role and responsibilities, please contact Paul Bridge, Director of Education, on 08 9192 0800 or Paul.Bridge@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.
Application Instructions
To be considered for this position, please complete the online application form that includes details of 2 work related referees (one being your current line manager), and attach the following:
- A 5 page statement addressing the selection criteria (found in the attached JDF), in context of the role and business needs of the school;
- A CV of up to 5 pages that includes your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
Please refer to the attached for further information on how to apply. It is recommended you consider all information contained in the advertisement any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, or if you do not receive a confirmation email once submitted, please contact us for assistance on 08 9264 8317.
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 Thursday, 28 May 2026.
