Teacher - Primary
Department of Education, Western Australia
Overview
This is a 36‑month fixed‑term, full‑time position commencing Term 1, 2026.
The role is part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. A mandatory CV template is provided; application requires character‑limited responses to address two AITSL domains at application stage. The remaining domain will be assessed during further assessment for shortlisted applicants.
School
Kalumburu – meaning “Path By The River” or “River Crossing” – is the most northerly Aboriginal community in Western Australia. It is located on the banks of the King Edward River beside a long, deep billabong at the upriver end of Malindjar Gorge. Nearby towns: Kununurra (565 km SE), Wyndham (560 km SE) and Derby (650 km W). Road access is via the unsealed Gibb River Road and is seasonal; the community is often inaccessible by road for four to six months of the year. Alternative access is by air and supplies are delivered by sea.
Role
- Conscientious, flexible and innovative teacher committed to improving outcomes for Aboriginal students.
- Actively involved in school and wider community; highly reflective; collaborative with colleagues, parents and external networks.
- Deliver engaging and relevant curriculum using a positive, student‑focused approach.
- Embed school’s whole‑school programs: Let’s Decode, Daily Reviews, Spelling Mastery, Zones of Regulation and Protective Behaviours.
- Strong behaviour support capabilities; adopt the whole‑school Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approach; embed trauma‑informed approaches and cultural awareness.
- Maintain positive staff culture and demonstrate personal resilience for remote living and working.
Skilled Benefits
- Attractive Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $20 870 per year
- District allowance of $7 436 per year
- Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 000 (see info below)
- 12 % employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave after six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters
- Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
- Free GROH housing
- Air‑conditioning subsidy
- Free furniture relocation (same support offered after contract completion)
- Long‑term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
- Vehicle relocation
Teachers and School Administrators at Kalumburu Remote Community School in 2026 are eligible for a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 000 (gross, pro‑rated for FTE and tenure). The second payment is released after completion of the school year; staff must remain employed until then.
You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if working in a very remote location – click here for details.
Eligibility
- Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term.
- Apply for a WA Working with Children Check before starting.
- Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number before starting.
Equity and Diversity
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 2021‑2025 for more details.
Application Instructions
New application process: The position is advertised under a recruitment pilot. You must apply using the CV template attached to this job advertisement – it is the only application document required. Additional documents or attachments will not be accepted.
Step 1
Download the CV template attached to the job advertisement.
Step 2
Complete the CV template with: your teaching history, qualifications, recent and relevant professional development and training; and 2 character‑limited written responses addressing 2 AITSL domains (approx. 400 words per domain):
- Professional Knowledge
- Professional Engagement
Step 3
Submit your application online: click ‘Apply for Job’; complete the online application, including details of two professional referees (one must be your current or most recent line manager); upload your completed CV template only.
For help: refer to the supporting Information Guides attached at the top of the advertisement. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications close: 4.30 pm (AWST) on Monday, 17 November 2025.
Contact
Principal Simon Duncan – 08 9171 7460 or
Housing and Transport – or (08) 9264 5154.
Additional notes
Advertised vacancy number: SS/TCH. Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies within the next 12 months following selection.
Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
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