Our staff play a key role in Karratha Senior High School’s success, and we are dedicated to attracting and retaining professionals striving for excellence in education.
All of our job vacancies are advertised through the WA Government Jobs Board as they become available. (Current vacancies listed at the bottom of this page).
Professional Teaching Staff Benefits
Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:
- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8020.00 a year
- Locality allowance of $4273.00 a year
- Attraction and Retention Incentive (see info below)
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
- Air Conditioning Subsidy.
The 2026 temporary Regional Attraction and Retention Incentive is a significant investment aimed at attracting and retaining teachers and school administrators in regional and remote schools experiencing the greatest staffing challenges. Karratha SHS is an eligible school and this incentive is in addition to other terrific allowances you will receive in our region.
Payments will vary depending on location and other industrial incentives. A percentage will be paid upon commencement (25%) and the remainder (75%) will be paid to those staff who remain at the school until the end of the school year. More information can be found on the Department’s website: https://www.education.wa.edu.au/attraction-and-retention-incentive-for-remote-and-regional-schools.
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Current Vacancies
Call us for a confidential chat about roles available (08) 9182 6900.