Applicants from the previous process SS/TCH******* who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.
Are you a Teacher looking to make a positive difference for Aboriginal students? Join our supportive network of remote school campuses to teach within a committed team of cross-cultural educators.
We are seeking to establish a pool of Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time vacancies which may arise during the **** school year and up to the end of Term 1, ****. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Ngaanyatjarra Lands School (NLS) are looking for committed and culturally responsive Teachers to fill a range of immediate vacancies in Early Childhood Education, Primary and Secondary.
NLS comprises seven campuses operating under the leadership of an Executive Principal, spread across the Western Desert of Western Australia and provides for students from kindergarten to Year 12. Although the campuses are separated by large distances, they are bound together by the culture of the Ngaanyatjarra People. Find out more about the locations by clicking on the campus links below.
We currently have vacancies available for immediate appointment at:
Blackstone Campus
Jameson Campus
Kiwirrkurra Campus
Wanarn Campus
Warakurna Campus
Warburton Campus
Wingellina Campus
Find out more about our school by visiting or Schools Online.
For more information about working in the Ngaanyatjarra Lands and the exciting employment opportunities we have to offer, please watch our video below.
The Role
We are actively seeking Early Childhood Education, Primary and Secondary Teachers who will support our school's vision to provide education centred on the perspectives and aspirations of our Aboriginal students and their families. Suitable applicants will possess a sound understanding of cross-cultural education and the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework.
Suitable applicants will have a personable and resilient nature that allows them to work in a flexible and supportive manner across the campus teams.



Cultural awareness and an introduction to prescribed school approaches will be presented through on-site induction and ongoing support from designated peers and NLS administrators will be provided. The successful applicant will demonstrate a capacity to work independently, use initiative to address challenges with professionalism and be able to form sound professional relationships in a team-oriented context.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide raenge 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 Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $****** per year
District allowance of $***** per year
Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $***** see info below
12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)
10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters
Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
Free GROH housing
Airconditioning Subsidy
Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract)
Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
Vehicle relocation
Teachers and School Administrators employed at
Ngaanyatjarra Lands School
in **** are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $***** (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.
Professional Domains
Professional Knowledge – Know your students and how they learn
Qualified Practice – Know the content and how to teach it
Qualified Engagement - Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community
You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – click here for details
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
We encourage internal secondment opportunities for permanent teachers in other locations within the Department of Education who would like to work at our school for up to three years and retain their substantive position. If this interests you, please gain the approval of your Principal before applying.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jason Van Poelgeest, Executive Principal on or emailing .
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 ********* for more details.
Eligibility
hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
apply for a WA 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.
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH*******
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close:
4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 7 August ****
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🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
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