This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026
Hedland Senior High School (SHS), located in the Pilbara, is an Independent Public-School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our school prides itself on the staff's commitment to a system of positive behaviour supports which focus on care, courtesy, respect, and responsibility. These values underpin our philosophy at Hedland SHS. All staff strive to maintain a school culture which encourages a high standard of behaviour and performance. We have an inclusive and explicit approach that supports all students and staff to achieve success.
The has worked hard to build a positive reputation to offer excellent educational opportunities to students. Our exceptional support for staff development and professional growth facilitates high standards of achievement while empowering young people from diverse backgrounds to be successful.
Find out more about our school by visiting hedlandshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Hedland SHS is seeking a dynamic, highly competent, and enthusiastic Head of Learning Area (HoLA) of the Health and Physical Education (HPE) learning area. Applicants with an excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Health Education, Physical Education and Outdoor Education curriculum, with the experience and ability to teach courses across Years 7 to 12 are encouraged to apply.
As the HoLA, you will continue to build and develop the HPE learning area, modelling a culture of high-quality teaching and learning. The successful applicant is a highly effective interpersonal leader with expertise in curriculum development, who works collaboratively with staff, students, carers and community to implement data-informed learning programs, while creating further innovative opportunities to support student engagement, learning and achievement. As an integral member of the senior leadership team, you should display commitment towards whole school planning and review processes that positively impact on the school’s directions.
The learning area is a popular choice in Senior School, and you are confident in overseeing planning, development and implementation of School and Curriculum Standards Authority Courses, Vocational Education and Training Programs and Endorsed Programs, as applicable. You will ensure all staff are suitably qualified and re-qualified according to the course and learning are needs.
The successful applicant will ideally have a proven track record of creating a cohesive and strong team that is dedicated to building on one another’s strengths to improve outcomes for all and are a collegiate part of a wider school community.
The HoLA HPE operates with high standards of professionalism, promoting integrity, fairness, transparency, trust and collaboration, with a focus toward ongoing capacity building and shared responsibility within the team. As an expert practitioner, you will manage and monitor operations and administrative systems, strategically manage staff resources and scheduling to optimise our professional capacity. The HPE learning area leads a range of whole school extracurricular opportunities for students, and the HoLA requires strong financial management skills to ensure students’ needs are at the centre of all decision making.
To be successful in this role, you will ideally display the following work-related requirements:
- 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.
- 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).
- Capacity to manage physical and financial resources.
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 $10 210 per year
- District allowance of $9 299 a year
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $4 000 see info below.
- 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
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
- Air-conditioning subsidy
- Travel Concessions
Teachers and school administrators employed at Hedland Senior High School in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $4 000 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.
The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.
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 Tegan Walker, Deputy Principal on (08) 9158 1900 or emailing [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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) 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: IPS/SA1047390
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) Wednesday, 10 June 2026
