Leadership Roles: Assistant Principal, Deputy Principal and Aspiring Leaders

Answer the Kimberley's Calling: Gain as much as you give leading Catholic schools in the heart of Western Australia in 2026 & 2027. Catapult your professional and personal goals to new horizons, empowering students in WA's outback communities. We are in search of passionate Catholic teachers with leadership qualifications and/or experience who are eager to embrace the unique journey of learning, living, and contributing to the vibrant Catholic school communities nestled within the stunning Kimberley region of Western Australia.

Welcome to Kimberley Calling – a groundbreaking initiative by CEWA that beckons you to empower and be inspired by students throughout Broome, teaching at your choice of 13 unique school destinations. CEWA invites leadership staff from Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary school backgrounds to apply. Successful applicants require a university degree (or equivalent) in Education, registration with the TRBWA and availability to work either long term employment of 12 months +/or contracts 5 to 10 weeks per school term (relief opportunities - short notice).

Applicants will be considered for Assistant Principal, Deputy Principal or Head of Department positions depending on their experience. After submitting your application, you will be contacted by our friendly Talent team and provided full details of this transformative professional and personal growth opportunity, with a view to joining the Kimberley Calling LEADERSHIP Talent Pool for 2026 & 2027. From this pool, CEWA will appoint outstanding individuals to carefully matched schools and communities in this unique desert region.

Benefits & Remuneration

• Fully funded relocation from any major Australian city – includes flights, household goods and vehicle transport
• Subsidised or free housing, depending on school location
• Location allowance paid fortnightly
• Annual regional bonus of $5,000–$20,000, pro rata for short-term placements
• Fortnightly reimbursements for air conditioning costs
• Electricity subsidy to offset higher regional utility costs
• Accelerated long service leave (double accrual rate at selected schools)
• Annual return flight to Perth (or equivalent) over the Christmas break
• Two mid-year break charter flights (destinations like Broome or Katherine) for teachers in Eastern desert schools
• Early finish Fridays – classrooms conclude at 12:30pm (selected desert schools)
• 4 additional leave days per year to extend long weekends (selected desert schools)
• Salary packaging options through our not-for-profit status
• Discounted private health insurance with HBF and Medibank
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you and your family (including counselling, financial advice, and wellness support)
• Scholarship opportunities for further study
• HELP debt forgiveness under the Australian Government's scheme for teachers in very remote areas
• Small class sizes and a First Nations Teaching Assistant in every classroom

Locations

We have Kimberley schools located in the following areas: Broome, Lombadina, Mulan / Lake Gregory, Red Hill, Warmun.

Requirements

Before you apply for this job, you need:

• Catholic faith: positions at Leadership level within CEWA require candidates to be of Catholic faith
• University degree in Education or equivalent: either Early Childhood, Primary or Secondary Teachers
• Registration confirmation from Teachers Registration Board of Western Australia
• Accreditation to Teach Religious Education / or Accreditation to Lead Religious Education in Catholic Schools will be highly regarded
• Experience leading/teaching in a remote community school environment with an awareness of First Nations perspectives, and/or experience teaching First Nations students

If or when you are offered a job with CEWA, you will need: A Profound Journey and a stepping-stone to leadership. Teaching in Kimberley Catholic schools isn't just about education – it's a pathway to shaping lives and making meaningful connections, it's having the privilege of close proximity to the local culture and wisdom of remote communities.

Here, you'll pioneer flexible and innovative educational programs, delivering high-quality learning experiences to students in nature-focused settings including:

• Fostering foundational relationships for student success
• Implementing Positive Behaviour strategies in the classroom
• Tailoring curriculum delivery to diverse learning needs
• Enabling personalized learning experiences
• Engaging in two-way learning
• Crafting effective plans for students with diverse language backgrounds
• Creating culturally inclusive learning environments
• Harnessing flexibility and innovation to connect learning with context

Kimberley Catholic schools provide a fertile ground for cultivating leadership abilities, teachers employed via our Kimberley Calling Program can experience accelerated career advancement following their posting because of being given opportunity to showcase their skills across a range of higher duties on site. All faculty members benefit from top-tier professional development that hones cultural responsiveness, encourages reflective practice, and elevates pedagogical prowess. All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.