Job Description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026. Bullsbrook College is a Kindergarten to Year 12 Independent Public School servicing the community's educational needs across the primary and secondary years. Unique to the public school system our "K-12ness" is celebrated. We place high expectations on ourselves because by doing so we believe that we can achieve our stated vision of "engaging our students to achieve personal success and contribute positively to our community". We provide comprehensive education pathways leading to the attainment of an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications, or future employment. This broad curriculum sees our students graduate and go on to lead successful careers. Find out more about our school by visiting bullsbrook-college.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

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The Role

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Bullsbrook College is seeking a committed and highly effective leader to join its Strategic Leadership of the Student Services team. This role is responsible for leading the Student Service portfolio and managing complex student cases across Kindergarten to Year 12. As the Associate Principal, you would be leading the strategic implementation of whole school strategies such as Behaviour Curriculum, Berry Street, Restorative Practice, Impact Cycle Coaching, belonging, wellbeing and resilience.

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Experience in leading and working in a student services environment and an in-depth knowledge of all relevant policies and procedures is highly desirable. The successful applicant would lead Case Management of students in the areas of curriculum, attendance, behaviour and well-being. Overseeing the provision of pastoral care support and managing Students At Educational Risk (SAER) is also part of the portfolio. Part of the role also includes line management of Program Coordinators and Year Coordinators.

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Experience in behaviour shaping and creating individual Behaviour Support Plans is also desired. Leadership of Compass within the Student Services portfolio would be beneficial.

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Professional Benefits

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Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of perks including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

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Want to know more?

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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 Angela Coghill, Principal on (08) 9501 7600 or emailing Angela. [email protected].

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Equity and Diversity

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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.

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Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

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Eligibility

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- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
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- hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
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- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
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- 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.
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More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.

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Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

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Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 16 September 2026

📌 Associate Principal (Bullsbrook)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Bullsbrook