This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing January 2027 up until December, 2027, with possible extension and/or permanency.

The Kimberley Schools Project (the Project) is a collaborative partnership between the Department of Education, Catholic Education Western Australia, the Association of Independent Schools Western Australia and the Department of Regional Development and Primary Industries. The Project is designed to accelerate and intensify existing strategies to address low education outcomes in the Kimberley and underpins broader economic and social development in the region.

The Project has four key components:

- Targeted teaching – evidence-based teaching strategies, quality materials and frequent measurement of achievement.
- Early years - community initiatives that build on and improve existing services and engage families as first teachers.
- Regular attendance – community partnerships to deliver strategies that respond to drivers on non-attendance.
- Community engagement – development with the community of extended learning programs and related initiatives. Support includes coaching and advice for school leaders and teachers around building and sustaining positive school-community partnerships.

The Project is driven by a Kimberley-based Project Team. The Principal, Kimberley Schools Project is based in Broome.

This position involves regular travel to remote schools and regional communities. Travel is a significant requirement of the role and will involve periods away from home. Applicants should consider their capacity to undertake frequent travel when considering applying for the role.

The Role





The Principal – Kimberley Schools Project provides educational leadership to schools and regional networks in the development and implementation of strategies and professional support materials which are informed by school, system data evidence and result in improved student achievement. The successful applicant will plan, implement and evaluate initiatives and strategies aligned to the four Project components with a particular focus on targeted teaching of literacy and numeracy. They will lead the operations of the project in accordance with the strategic directions of the Project, legislation and Department policies. They will also manage the financial and physical resources of the Kimberley School Project and assist in the allocation of Kimberley Schools Project resources and support to schools.

This applicant will be expected to provide expert advice on the development and implementation of region-wide and whole-school approaches to improving outcomes for students. They will engage in regional strategic planning with the Director of Education, network principals, school principals and regional office staff. And will evaluate the quality and effectiveness of regional programs and services, identify trends and develop appropriate strategies to support improvement.

In this role, the successful applicant will collect,



analyse and interpret quality data and contextual information as part of a highly responsive and targeted approach to improving student outcomes. They will additionally collaborate and liaise with project partners, including Kimberley Development Commission, the Strategic Advisory Group, other government agencies, community providers and system/sector schools, on matters associated with the Project. They will be expected to develop and facilitate a regional professional learning community of internal and external stakeholders focussing on the effective delivery of teaching and learning support programs to schools by negotiating transparent communication, cooperation and knowledge exchange.

To succeed in this position, the successful applicant will need to develop, broker and deliver targeted professional development and coaching to school leaders to facilitate improved skilled practice and self-reflection. They will also be required to establish and maintain effective working relationships and networks to ensure a high level of service to schools, while providing explicit support to Project schools related to the four Project pillars.

Professional Benefits

- 12% employer contributed superannuation.
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)

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Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job

📌 Principal - Kimberley Schools Project (Derby)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Derby