This is a 36 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible permanency

Burringurrah is located near the culturally significant Mount Augustus, approximately 480 kilometres east of Carnarvon and 310 kilometres north-west of Meekatharra. Burringurrah Remote Community School (RCS) provides education from Kindergarten to Year 12 for around 55 predominantly Aboriginal students.

Teaching at Burringurrah RCS is more than a classroom role. It is an opportunity to live and work on Wajarri Yamatji Country, build genuine relationships within a remote Aboriginal community and contribute to learning that connects curriculum, culture and Country.

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The Role

The successful applicant should possess innovative, enthusiastic teaching practices with knowledge, skills and experience teaching in an Early Childhood setting. A strong commitment to professional development and continuous improvement to facilitate a best practice approach towards teaching and learning will be highly regarded.

We are seeking applicants who are committed to ongoing professional growth and development, support current whole school processes and are collegial, effective collaborators. Applicants with exemplary interpersonal acumen who forge and maintain positive, productive and trusting relationships with students, staff, parents and the wider community are encouraged to apply. The successful applicantshould ideally possess a strong capacity to plan challenging and engaging programs using an excellent understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum.

The successful applicant will be facilitating and supervising the implementation of a 0-3 years program delivered using the 3a Abecedarian approach that aims at connecting families to the school community.

The successful applicant will ideally understand the impact of trauma on Aboriginal students,



having experience working with Aboriginal students is not a requirement, however understanding of Aboriginal educational needs and values is highly desirable. Burringurrah RCS values teachers who are passionate about improving literacy and numeracy educational outcomes for Aboriginal students, and those who are kind, caring, and can form genuine relationships with students and their families.

The successful applicant will ideally have exceptional interpersonal skills and have the ability to work as part of a team, use initiative, and exhibit a friendly, collegiate manner.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:

- Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $ 20 870 a year
- District Allowance of $ 6 868 a year
- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters
- Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
- Free GROH housing
- Airconditioning Subsidy
- Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract)
- Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
- Vehicle relocation





You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location –

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For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at or on (08) 9264 5154.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Paula Johnson, Principal Burringurrah RCS on (08) 9943 0622 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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Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

- hold an eligible .
- be an Australian or Current Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our .
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

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.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 4 December 2026

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🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Geraldton