Advertised Vacancy Number: PR

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 WA College of Agriculture - Morawa

The Western Australian College of Agriculture Morawa is located on a 3,242-hectare working farm adjoining the Midwest town of Morawa, approximately 4 hours north of Perth. Set within a truly agricultural district, the College provides a unique opportunity to live and work in a vibrant rural community while contributing to the education and development of the next generation of agricultural professionals.

The College offers students in Years 10, 11 and 12, an authentic, hands-on learning experience that combines classroom studies with practical training in broadacre cropping, pork production, sheep management and wool production, cattle management, grain production, pasture management and general property management and maintenance.

Students gain valuable real-world experience across the College's diverse agricultural enterprises to develop skills that support pathways into employment, apprenticeships, further training and university study.

The College also includes a residential setting, which offers boarding students a comfortable and supportive home away from home.

Working at the College offers more than a rewarding career. Morawa offers a welcoming rural lifestyle, strong community spirit and excellent local amenities, including health, education, sporting and recreation facilities. Known for its rich agricultural heritage, spectacular wildflowers and dark night skies, Morawa is within easy reach of Geraldton, and the beaches of Dongara offering the benefits of rural living while remaining connected to larger regional centres.

Working at WA College of Agriculture - Morawa provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a unique educational environment while enjoying all that regional Western Australia has to offer.





The Department of Education acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, the Yamatji people, and recognises the contributions of Yamatji Elders past, present and future.

Information about courses and the application process can be found on the College's website

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 WA College of Agriculture – Morawa by visiting morawaag.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

For Further Job Related Information

For more information on the role and responsibilities, please contact Lisa Criddle, 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.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan for more details.

Selection Criteria

You will be assessed against the 6 Domains of Qualified 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 16 November 2026.

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