Advertised Vacancy Number: PR1066871 This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency 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.
About the Role As the incoming principal, you will be responsible for ensuring continuity, stability and strong relational leadership, particularly as the school moves into its next strategic phase. We are seeking a leader with strong interpersonal skills who will be able to establish trust quickly with staff, students, parents and the wider community. You will build and sustain robust, 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 maintaining the strategic momentum of the school whereby you will be required to lead the development of the school’s next Business Plan through meaningful engagement with staff, students, families, School Board and wider community. The incoming Principal will require the skills to lead a strategic approach to this work, build collective ownership and translate evidence and consultation into a clear and achievable Business Plan. To be successful in this role you will ideally be relational, decisive, and guided by strong personal and professional values.
You should display effective instructional leadership skills and work effectively with the current school leadership team. It is an exciting opportunity to build on the current successes of the school and position it for a successful next phase of school improvement.
About Donnybrook District High School Donnybrook District High School is a combined rural school catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 10 (K-10), operating across two campuses located 1.5 kilometres apart. We proudly serve the communities of Donnybrook, Kirup and Balingup. A key strength of our school lies in our unique structure as a combined K-10 school. Rather than operating as a traditional primary or secondary setting, we deliberately capitalise on this point of difference through careful planning and innovative practice. This approach allows us to provide students with a seamless and connected learning journey and a truly distinctive educational experience. 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 Donnybrook District High School by visiting Donnybrook.wa.edu.au or Schools Online .
For Further Job Related Information For more information on the role and responsibilities, please contact Cheryl Parkin, Assistant Director of Education, on (08)
9791 0313 or
[email protected] .
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.
Selection Criteria You will be assessed against the 6 Domains of Professional Practice and 6 Personal Attributes of Effective School Leaders. 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.
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, 2 November 2026
#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Principal (Donnybrook)
🏢 Department Of Education
📍 Donnybrook