This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026
Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School is a modern, well-resourced and aesthetically appealing school located amongst natural bushland and adjacent wetlands in Glen Iris, Bunbury. The buildings are unique and designed with Aboriginal perspectives in mind. The school provides a balanced education in a caring, supportive environment.
The school curriculum and programs offered support the development of the academic, social, emotional and physical aspects of the whole child, working collaboratively with families to help their child to reach their full potential.
At Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School, we cater for individual learning styles, set high standards and have a strong belief that all children can learn. The school believes in, and fosters, tolerance, diversity and working collaboratively. The promotion of Aboriginal language and culture in assisting Aboriginal children to accept and value themselves and their culture is central to the learning program.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.djididjidiaboriginalschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, experienced Deputy Principal who is committed to supporting the social and emotional wellbeing, and the highest educational outcomes for all students.
Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School is located on Wardandi country in the South West and predominantly caters to local Noongar children from Kindergarten to Year 6. The Deputy Principal role while very rewarding, is also incredibly challenging, and has a relentless focus on improving outcomes for Aboriginal children and their families.
The successful applicant will ideally bring outstanding interpersonal attributes through which they will be empowered to promote the Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School vision. This role involves Instructional Leadership, with the expectation that the successful applicant will ideally have the skills and experience in sharing and creating excellent conditions for students to thrive; cultivating collaborative structures and managing change processes that align with the school’s objectives in a positive and proactive manner.
The successful applicant will ideally operate from a strengths-based approach and be able to work alongside staff to achieve improved outcomes for students. Specific duties within the role may vary and will be influenced by factors such as experience and skills of staff, areas of strength and areas for development. The successful applicant will ideally have skills working within a culturally responsive framework to successfully engage stakeholders and build a climate of trust within our complex community.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to achieve successful outcomes, across all layers of a school community are seen as highly desirable attributes. Outstanding skills and experience in applying evidence-based trauma informed practice (particularly the Berry Street Model), and the capacity to co-create and monitor personalised learning plans is highly regarded. It would also be highly desirable for the successful applicant to have strong organisational skills and recent experience with Student Services operations including responding to intervention, case management and effective behaviour support.
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:
- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8 020 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
- Free relocation
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 [email protected] 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 Karen Augustson, Principal on (08) 9724 9444 or [email protected].
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 five (5) 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: SS/DP1041801
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, 5 June 2026
