School Administrator Employment Register

Title: School Administrator (non-Principal) Employment Register

Location: Perth, Australia

Fixed Term - Part Time

Job Description:

Are you an experienced educational leader looking to make a difference in Western Australian public schools?

The Department of Education is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced educators interested in school leadership opportunities across metropolitan, regional and remote schools.

School administrators play a critical role in leading teaching and learning, supporting staff development, fostering positive school cultures and improving outcomes for students.

This Employment Register may be used to fill permanent, fixed term and temporary vacancies in metropolitan, regional and remote schools. Appointments may be offered on a full-time or part-time basis.

Opportunities may include:

• Program Coordinator
• Head of Learning Area
• Head of Department
• Deputy Principal
• Associate Principal

This Employment Register is limited to school leadership positions below Principal level. Principal positions are not included.

Acceptance to the Employment Register does not guarantee employment.

Work with us

Western Australian public schools are committed to providing high-quality education and creating learning environments where students can thrive.

School administrators provide educational leadership, support school improvement and contribute to the strategic direction and day-to-day operation of schools.

The Department offers a range of benefits including:

• flexible employment opportunities across a variety of school settings
• attractive allowances and incentives in many regional locations
• subsidised accommodation where applicable
• generous leave entitlements
• 12% employer contributed superannuation
• access to professional learning and development opportunities.

Who can apply

Applications are encouraged from people who:

• demonstrate strong educational leadership capabilities
• have experience supporting teaching and learning improvement
• can lead and develop staff and teams
• are committed to achieving positive outcomes for students
• are interested in opportunities across metropolitan, regional or remote schools.

To work in a School Administrator role, you must hold or be eligible for teacher registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA).

How the Employment Register works

You may be contacted by principals or hiring managers regarding opportunities that align with your experience and location preferences.

If contacted, you will be asked to confirm whether you are genuinely interested in being considered for the opportunity before any further assessment occurs.

Hiring managers may assess interested applicants against the requirements of the role and determine the most suitable applicant through a merit-based process.

Applicants who are considered but not selected will be advised of the outcome and may request feedback. Review and breach claim processes apply in accordance with the relevant recruitment and selection requirements.

You should only express interest in opportunities you would genuinely consider accepting.

When completing your application, you will be asked to select preferred work locations, work types, positions of interest and/or teaching areas that align with your qualifications. Please only nominate opportunities you would genuinely consider accepting.

Eligibility to work

If you receive an appointment from this Employment Register, you will be required to:

• hold teacher registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA).
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start employment
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
• Complete any induction or training requirements relevant to the role