Principal - Kimberley Schools Project

This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing January 2027 up until December, 2027, with possible extension and/or permanency.

The Kimberley Schools Project (the Project) is a collaborative partnership between the Department of Education, Catholic Education Western Australia, the Association of Independent Schools Western Australia and the Department of Regional Development and Primary Industries. The Project is designed to accelerate and intensify existing strategies to address low education outcomes in the Kimberley and underpins broader economic and social development in the region.

The Project has four key components:

• Targeted teaching – evidence-based teaching strategies, quality materials and frequent measurement of achievement.
• Early years - community initiatives that build on and improve existing services and engage families as first teachers.
• Regular attendance – community partnerships to deliver strategies that respond to drivers on non-attendance.
• Community engagement – development with the community of extended learning programs and related initiatives. Support includes coaching and advice for school leaders and teachers around building and sustaining positive school-community partnerships.

The Project is driven by a Kimberley-based Project Team. The Principal, Kimberley Schools Project is based in Broome.

This position involves regular travel to remote schools and regional communities. Travel is a significant requirement of the role and will involve periods away from home. Applicants should consider their capacity to undertake frequent travel when consideri…