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Principal
Branch: Adam Road Primary School
Division: Independent Public School - Southwest Education Region
Salary: Level 5, $173,171 - $186,301 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Location: Bunbury
Closing Date: 2026-05-28 4:30 PM
Attachments: - Applicant Resource - How To Write A CV And Covering Letter.pdf
- Information - Applying For Advertised Positions In Schools.pdf
- JDF - Generic - Principal Primary School Regional and Remote - Schools - Admin 5.pdf

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Advertised Vacancy Number: PR1043063

This is a permanent, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026

About the Role

The successful applicant will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a school culture that promotes positive relationships between students and between students and staff, and engaging parents and the wider community in the educational work of the school.

Adam Road Primary School has engaged in significant work to strengthen relational, restorative and inclusive practices across the community. Grounded in the belief that students thrive when they feel safe, connected and known, the school has embedded approaches that prioritise positive relationships, emotional literacy and proactive support structures for students and families. This work has included a strong focus on trauma-informed practice, restorative conversations, clear behavioural expectations and multi-tiered systems of support that build belonging and accountability.

The successful leader for Adam Road Primary School will be relational, reflective, and improvement-focused, with the ability to critically assess change and lead complex problem-solving collaboratively. They will balance high expectations with high levels of support for staff and students, while fostering a culture of growth, trust and continuous improvement. Adam Road’s model for Successful Instructional Practice articulates how leadership supports students to achieve our vision of success as lifelong learners, within a connected community, becoming their strongest self.

About Adam Road Primary School

Find out more about Adam Road Primary School by visiting AdamRoad.wa.edu.au or 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 Dainon Couzic, Director of Education, on 9791 0300 or Dainon.Couzic@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 4 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.


Position Title
Principal

Agency
Department of Education
Salary
Level 5, $173,171 - $186,301 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
Location
Bunbury
Unit/Division
Independent Public School - Southwest Education Region
Branch
Adam Road Primary School
Work Type
Permanent - Full Time
Position No.
00005010
Closing Date
2026-05-28 4:30 PM
Position Title
Principal
Branch
Adam Road Primary School

Location
Bunbury
Work Type
Permanent - Full Time
Position No.
00005010
Salary
Level 5, $173,171 - $186,301 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
Closing Date
2026-05-28 4:30 PM
Agency
Department of Education
Description

school logo

Advertised Vacancy Number: PR1043063

This is a permanent, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026

About the Role

The successful applicant will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a school culture that promotes positive relationships between students and between students and staff, and engaging parents and the wider community in the educational work of the school.

Adam Road Primary School has engaged in significant work to strengthen relational, restorative and inclusive practices across the community. Grounded in the belief that students thrive when they feel safe, connected and known, the school has embedded approaches that prioritise positive relationships, emotional literacy and proactive support structures for students and families. This work has included a strong focus on trauma-informed practice, restorative conversations, clear behavioural expectations and multi-tiered systems of support that build belonging and accountability.

The successful leader for Adam Road Primary School will be relational, reflective, and improvement-focused, with the ability to critically assess change and lead complex problem-solving collaboratively. They will balance high expectations with high levels of support for staff and students, while fostering a culture of growth, trust and continuous improvement. Adam Road’s model for Successful Instructional Practice articulates how leadership supports students to achieve our vision of success as lifelong learners, within a connected community, becoming their strongest self.

About Adam Road Primary School

Find out more about Adam Road Primary School by visiting AdamRoad.wa.edu.au or 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 Dainon Couzic, Director of Education, on 9791 0300 or Dainon.Couzic@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 4 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.

Attachments
- Applicant Resource - How To Write A CV And Covering Letter.pdf
- Information - Applying For Advertised Positions In Schools.pdf
- JDF - Generic - Principal Primary School Regional and Remote - Schools - Admin 5.pdf


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