Advertised Vacancy Number: PR1064901

This is a permanent, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

This position is being advertised as part of a new 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 clear 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, flexible, 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 Gingin District High School

Our school offers a strong range of experiences for all of our students, including academic, sporting and extra-curricular activities. Our staff pride themselves in knowing students individually, and in using that knowledge to help students achieve positive life goals and transition successfully to their next phase of learning or work.

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 Gingin District High School by visiting or .

For Further Job Related Information

For more information on the role and responsibilities, please contact Brea May, Coordinator Regional Operations, on 9285 3600 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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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 Skilled 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.

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.

Written application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted or considered by the panel.

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 2026.

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