We have 2 Teacher - Primary, 36-month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Situated in the Upper Gascoyne of the Midwest of Western Australia 40 kms from Mount Augustus. Burringurrah RCS is 470 km East of Carnarvon, or 300 Km West of Meekatharra. The population of Burringurrah is around 150 people. The school has 4 classrooms, a well-stocked library and we run strong pastoral care including providing 3 meals to students per day.
Facilities in Burringurrah are a Medical Clinic, Police Station, Swimming Pool operating during the warmer months, fortnightly Doctor fly in visits. food is bought in by refrigerated truck once per fortnight. The closest business is small store at Mount Augustus Tourist Park 40 km from Burringurrah. Teachers will live in the Burringurrah Community with free GROH housing, no cost for utilities including water, electricity, and gas. Burringurrah RCS attracts an additional bonus as well as all the incentives that go with remote teaching.
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The Role
The Primary Teacher will be teaching students from Years 3 to Year 6 of various academic levels. Primary school trained teachers who have exceptional experience in teaching Literacy and Numeracy, and understand how to create engaging, hands on lessons are encouraged to apply.
The successful applicant will ideally understand the impact of trauma on Aboriginal students and have experience working with Aboriginal students. Understanding of Aboriginal educational needs and values is highly desirable. Burringurrah RCS values teachers who are passionate about improving literacy and numeracy, educational outcomes for Aboriginal students, teachers who are kind, caring, and can form genuine relationships with students.
The successful applicant will ideally have undertaken training in TeachWell or similar and /or are competent at explicitly teaching Literacy and Numeracy. The successful applicant will ideally have exceptional interpersonal skills and are able to work as part of a team, use initiative, and exhibit a friendly, collegiate manner.
Teachers will need to have their own 4WD vehicle as roads are unsealed and there is no public transport.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:
1. Attractive Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $20 870 a year
2. District Allowance of $6 868 a year
3. Attraction and Retention Incentive of $998 see info below
4. 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
5. 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters
6. More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
7. Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
8. Free GROH housing
9. Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract)
10. Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
11. Vehicle relocation
12. Air-conditioning subsidy
Teachers and School Administrators employed at Burringurrah Remote Community School in 2025 are eligible to receive an of $998 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.
The ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.
You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location –
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at or on (08) 9264 5154.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jasmine Harris, Principal, on (08) 9943 1650 or emailing
During the school holidays, please contact Jasmine Harris on 0405 726 866
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 Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
13. hold an eligible .
14. be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
15. apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
16. consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
17. Complete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
18. A statement of up to two (2) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the and the context of the position and school.
19. A CV of up to two (2) 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.
For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s or see our applicant resource attached.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. 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.
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH905483
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Friday, 29 November 2024