Closes: 05 November 2026

Classification: School Leader A1
Salary: $195,885 plus superannuation
Position No: 04140
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 22 October 2026
Contact Officer: Belinda Fenn on [email protected] or (02) 6205 8219

Details: Yarralumla Primary School was established in 1956 and is located on the southern shores of Lake Burley Griffin. Catering for students from Preschool to Year 6, the school offers a rich, inclusive, and inspiring learning experience. It is proud of its strong history and longstanding connection to the local community.

The school provides a range of learning pathways that reflect the needs and interests of its diverse community, including a First-Year Montessori cycle. Its inclusive approach ensures that all students are supported to learn, grow, and succeed. Yarralumla Primary School's Italian Language Program is delivered through the Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) methodology, enabling students to learn the Australian Curriculum through both English and Italian. Students benefit from high-quality instruction provided by skilled and dedicated educators, developing strong communication skills, versatile thinking, and a deep appreciation of diverse cultures. This bilingual approach prepares students to become confident learners and active global citizens. Through strong partnerships with schools in Italy and across Australia, the school further enriches students' understanding of language and culture.

Yarralumla Primary School has a strong community focus with parents and carers valued as partners in learning. The school's strength lies in these partnerships between students, staff, families, and the wider community, relationships that are valued and actively nurtured. The school's STAR values of Safety, Teamwork,



Active Learning, and Respect underpin all aspects of school life and are closely aligned with the Positive Behaviour for Learning program.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Mandatory

- Prior to commencing in this role, a minimum of four years full time (or equivalent) tertiary study leading to the award of a recognised school teaching qualification;
- A current full teaching registration with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) (or eligibility for teacher registration with the ACT TQI); and
- A current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra

Notes: An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Please provide a Statement of Claims based on the School Leader Leadership Capabilities outlined in the application package (maximum six pages). A current curriculum vitae (two pages) and contact information for two referees.

All applicants are encouraged to contact the Executive Education Leader Belinda Fenn to discuss the position.

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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