Advertised Vacancy Number: PR******* This is a permanent, full-time position commencing Term 1, **** This position is being advertised as part of a recent recruitment process for principal positions.
The requirements at application stage include a mandatory CV template, and a recorded response via the Vieple video platform.
Please refer to the attached Applicant Instruction Guide for further information and guidance about the process.
About the Role As the principal, you will lead with a strong moral purpose and a commitment to enabling every student to learn successfully and reach their full potential.
You will foster an environment where each learner's talents are recognised, nurtured, and developed, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and values needed for lifelong success.
You demonstrate an understanding of the power of education to overcome disadvantage and are committed to supporting the growth and wellbeing of every student.
You will build and sustain strong, purposeful relationships across the school community and with external stakeholders, recognising that achieving the school's mission requires collective effort.
Your leadership will promote a cohesive and inclusive school culture focused on meeting the diverse learning needs of all students and enabling them to thrive.
A key aspect of this role involves strategically allocating and developing resources - including time, staff expertise, funding, facilities, policies, and partnerships - to maximise student outcomes and strengthen teaching and learning across the school.
You will drive continuous improvement by prioritising high-quality classroom teaching and building teacher capacity for sustained improvement.
Your decisions will be evidence based and informed by quality data to identify needs, set explicit goals, monitor progress, and evaluate impact.
You will refine school practices and lead significant change where required across programs, curriculum, processes, facilities, or culture to enhance student learning and wellbeing.
To be successful in this role you will be open minded, versatile, and guided by strong personal and professional values.
You will demonstrate resilience, optimism, and high expectations for yourself, your staff, and your students.
The school's success will be shaped by your personal qualities, values, beliefs, attitudes, and skills which will underpin all strategic actions and contribute to a positive, future focused school environment.
About Pannawonica School As a small regional K-12 school, we deliver an inclusive, diverse and exciting range of programs that deliver the best possible education for children in Pannawonica.
Our staff have formed a tight collegiate group which collaborates well and responds effectively to the needs of the children and community.




Pannawonica School operates within a unique Rio Tinto mining community.
The principal works closely with Rio Tinto and local service providers.
The role involves building strong stakeholder relationships, advocating for the school and navigating shared responsibilities relating to facilities, housing, services and community initiatives.
This provides the principal with a distinctive opportunity to influence outcomes beyond the school and create valuable industry connections, partnerships and pathways for students.
Housing for Department employees in Pannawonica is available through Rio Tinto in collaboration with Sodexo Property Management.
Housing in Pannawonica significantly subsidised and also covers the cost of utilities and regular ground maintenance.
As a resident of Pannawonica, you can also enjoy free access to the town facilities, including the gym and pool.
In addition to this, the successful applicant will benefit from, relocation costs covered, travel concessions, and significant regional incentives, including a $10,210 Country Teaching Program Allowance and $9,299 District Allowance.
Please refer to the attached Business Plan, and Annual Report which provide further information to assist you to better understand the school and its current needs.
Find out more about Pannawonica School by visiting or .
For Further Job Related Information For more information on the role and responsibilities, please contact Ashley King, Director of Education on ********* or .
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.
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Application Instructions Selection Criteria You will be assessed against the .
The 6 Domains of Professional Practice were developed in partnership with the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER).
They clearly encapsulate the key practices of highly effective principals.
The Domains align with, and further build upon, the Australian Professional Standard for Principals and the School Improvement and Accountability Framework.




Research commissioned by the Department identified 6 Personal Attributes which are critical for an effective school leader.
The 6 Domains and 6 Personal Attributes form the basis of assessment in the principal recruitment process.
They are detailed in the Applicant Instruction Guide attached at the top of this advertisement.
Application process Applicants are encouraged to consider the additional school related information attached to this advertisement when preparing an application.
Step 1: Download the CV template attached to the job advertisement Step 2: Complete the CV template with: Your employment history, qualifications, relevant professional development and training and details of 3 superordinate professional referees (one must be your current or most recent line manager) Written responses, which are character limited to **** characters per domain, addressing the following 2 Domains of Professional Practice: Domain 3: Creating enabling conditions Domain 4: Promoting improved teaching Step 3: Submit Your Application online Click 'Apply for Job' Complete the online application, Upload your completed CV template only .
Written application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted or considered by the panel.
Step 4: Submit a recorded response via the Vieple video platform () before the closing date and time stated on this advert: The Vieple video will include 2 separate recorded responses of 4 minutes each addressing the following Domains of Professional Practice: Domain 1: Leading the moral purpose Domain 5: Driving data informed practice Your completed CV template and recorded responses must both be received before the closing date and time.
As late applications are unable to be accepted, we strongly advise that you allow sufficient time to complete your recorded responses in case any issues arise.
Need Help?
Refer to the Applicant Instruction Guide attached to this advertisement for guidance on completing your application.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.
For support regarding the CV template, submitting your application via WA Government Jobs, or if you do not receive a confirmation email once submitted, please contact Executive Recruitment for assistance on ************.
For technical support regarding the recording or submission of your recorded response please contact and notify the Executive Recruitment Team immediately via email on if any difficulties are encountered.
Subsequent Appointments 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.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 26 October ****.

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