About the Role
This is a 6-month fixed-term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026. Yulga Jinna is a small Aboriginal community in the Murchison Mid-West Region, 135 km northwest of Meekatharra. All students in the school are Aboriginal, with Aboriginal English being their first language. The community has a School Community Partnership that clarifies roles and responsibilities between the community and the school; the community is proud of the school and proactive in all aspects of school operations.
The Role
As a classroom teacher at Yulga Jinna Remote Community School (RCS) you will teach a multi-age group classroom comprising students from Year 4 to Year 7. Experience in the SUPS Program is an advantage. Professional learning will be provided in Yulga Jinna RCS, focusing on TeachWell, SUPS training and trauma-informed practice. The successful applicant will ideally be a passionate, motivated, and skilled educator committed to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for all children, using whole-school approaches, explicit teaching and instructional strategies. The successful applicant will also be innovative, possess high-quality teaching skills and knowledge, be committed to ongoing professional growth and development, support current whole-school processes, and be collegial and an effective collaborator.
It is highly desirable that the applicant understands the cultural context of the Yulga Jinna Community and appreciates the importance of a positive relationship between the school and the community. The applicant must agree to follow the Yulga Jinna RCS and Yulga Jinna Community Agreement.
Due to the isolation of Yulga Jinna RCS and lack of public transport, the applicant should have their own transport; a 2WD vehicle is suitable as roads are in good condition.
Professional Benefits
* Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $20,870 per year
* District allowance of $3,210 per year
* Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $3,000
* 12 percent 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
* More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers' leave
* Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
* Free GROH housing
* Free furniture relocation (support offered after contract completion)
* Long-term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
* Vehicle relocation
* Travel concessions
You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location.
The temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $3,000 is paid in two installments: a first payment on commencement and the remainder at the end of the school year, provided the staff remains employed at Yulga Jinna until the end of the year. This incentive is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.
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 of the appointment
* 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 issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before starting
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
* Step 1: Select "Apply for Job" – Complete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.
* Step 2: Attach your documents – A two-page statement demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school; a CV of up to two pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.
Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
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 Islander people, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
For more information about this opportunity, contact Anne Shipway, Principal, at (08) 9981 2200 or email Anne.Shipway@education.wa.edu.au.
Applications close at 4:30 pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 5 May 2026.
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