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POSITION DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Principal (Secondary)

CONTENTS

1. Position Summary ...................................................................................................................................... 5

2. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 5

3. Strategic Goals of the College .................................................................................................................. 6

4. General Expectations ................................................................................................................................. 7

5. Educational Leadership ............................................................................................................................. 8

5.1 Strategic and Operational Planning .................................................................................................... 8

5.2 School Leadership .............................................................................................................................. 9

5.3 School Culture ..................................................................................................................................... 9

6. COLLEGE Community .............................................................................................................................. 10

7. Staff ............................................................................................................................................................ 10

7.1 Pastoral Care .................................................................................................................................... 10

7.2 Supervision and Development .......................................................................................................... 11

7.3 Staff Meetings ................................................................................................................................... 11

7.4 Recruitment ....................................................................................................................................... 12

8. Students ..................................................................................................................................................... 12

8.1 Enrolment .......................................................................................................................................... 12

8.2 Pastoral Care .................................................................................................................................... 13

8.3 Discipline ........................................................................................................................................... 13

9. Curriculum and Student Learning .......................................................................................................... 13

9.1 Policy ................................................................................................................................................. 14

9.2 Curriculum ......................................................................................................................................... 14

9.3 School Evaluation ............................................................................................................................. 14

10. Finance and Resources ........................................................................................................................... 15

11. Wider Community ..................................................................................................................................... 15

11.1 Government ...................................................................................................................................... 15

11.2 Other Organisations .......................................................................................................................... 16

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11.3 Public Relations ................................................................................................................................ 16

12. Main Qualities and Objectives ................................................................................................................. 16

13. Role in the Management Structure ......................................................................................................... 17

14. Commencement/Contract Date ............................................................................................................... 18

15. General Terms and Conditions ............................................................................................................... 18

16. TRB Registration....................................................................................................................................... 18

17. Working with Children Check .................................................................................................................. 18

18. Right to Work in Australia ........................................................................................................................ 18

19. Health ......................................................................................................................................................... 19

20. Selection Criteria ...................................................................................................................................... 19

20.1 Essential Criteria ............................................................................................................................... 19

20.2 Desirable Criteria .............................................................................................................................. 20

21. Standards and Performance .................................................................................................................... 20

22. Applications and Closing Date ................................................................................................................ 21

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1. POSITION SUMMARY

Title: Principal (Secondary)

Responsible to: CEO

Campus: Kenwick (Secondary School – Years 7-12)

FTE: Full-time (4-year contract)

Description:

The Principal leads the educational team in the Secondary School, primarily

providing Christ-centred servant leadership that effectively implements the

strategic direction and goals of the Association for Christian Education and its

Board. The Principal is also an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team

responsible for management of the day to day operations of the College.

Aims of the role: The Principal (Secondary) is part of the Senior Leadership Team and is

responsible to the CEO. The role has six primary functions:

1. Teacher growth and development

2. Enhancing student learning

3. Coordination of professional learning opportunities

4. Coordination of curriculum and programs

5. Encouraging innovative teaching practices

6. Administration and financial management.

2. INTRODUCTION

Founded in 1959, the Association for Christian Education opened Rehoboth Christian College in 1966 to

serve Christian families through the provision of Christ-centred schooling. The Association is made up of

members who elect a Board; the Board in turn has appointed a Chief Executive Officer to be its

representative.

The Association currently operates three schools across two campuses in the southern suburbs of Perth. The

campuses are located at Wilson (Kindergarten to Year 6) and Kenwick (Kindergarten to Year 12) with the

Secondary School offering ATAR and Wholly School Assessed subjects.

We view the Christian curriculum as a total package of all learning and shaping experiences in which our

children are involved. It includes the work of the home, school, and church in a distinct three-way partnership.

We encourage our students to examine the world and their role in it from a Christian perspective. This

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permeates interpretations, viewpoints, meanings, attitudes, values, contexts for understanding and more to

comprise a holistic Christian worldview.

Students examine important foundational aspects of the Christian faith (Creation, Fall, Redemption and

Restoration) and are taught to view the Bible as the word of God which is completely trustworthy and reliable.

Regular devotions, prayer, and Bible study are an integral part of College life, and we aim to lead our students

to a point where they personally desire to think with the mind of Christ.

Rehoboth has a justified reputation for developing

and delivering a distinct Christ-centred education,

and for encouraging and guiding students in

discovering their individual gifting and the path God

has prepared for them (Ephesians 2:8-10). It is

therefore essential that the person and office of the

Principal (Secondary) be committed to providing Biblically-based leadership and management at the

Secondary School in a manner consistent with the College’s Christian values and ethos.

A whole-College approach, where students’ educational journeys have a clear and purposeful K-12 plan, is

integral to the College’s educational philosophy. As such, the leadership and management of the Principal

(Secondary) ought to be conducted within the framework of “three schools, two campuses, one college”. This

model emphasises significant participation in the activities of the Senior Leadership Team, which is lead by

the CEO.

3. STRATEGIC GOALS OF THE COLLEGE

As detailed in its Locus2019 Strategic Plan, the College seeks to implement

seven initiatives over the period 2016-2019 (see sidebar below). The College

aims to employ teachers who are able to cogently demonstrate their alignment

with these strategic goals and have experience with, or are determined to

embrace, their implementation.

Underpinning these initiatives is the concept of 21st century learning. This is

predicated on the fact that learning is most effective when it takes place in a

context that promotes collaboration and interaction. It is driven by a shift from an

industrial-based 20th century model of education, which typically aims to “impart”

knowledge to students, to the recognition of a “knowledge economy” accompanied by a skills-based model of

education. This places an emphasis on collaborative approaches to problem solving and the application of

learned skills.

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The 21st century learning model lends itself well to

helping students develop an understanding that there

is no area of life which can be considered neutral or

where God is not Lord and King. At Rehoboth,

teaching from the perspective of a sincerely-held

Christian worldview, and ensuring that this view

permeates the delivery of learning, is indispensable.

For this reason, essential questions and threads are

intentionally explored and incorporated in every

lesson. The Locus2019 strategic cycle envisages that

21st century practices will be adopted in every

learning area.

The College has recently implemented the SEQTA Learning Management System. The incumbent will be

required to use this application in various ways. Greater use of technology – for example, the use of Google

Classroom, flipped classroom lesson delivery, and use of cloud technologies – are now a growing feature of

teaching and learning and the College has linked their appropriate adoption to its strategic goals.

4. GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

As Rehoboth is dedicated to implementing a Biblically-integrated curriculum, with a commitment to excellence

and training in a thoroughly Christian worldview, the incumbent is expected to unreservedly espouse this

approach, and to maintain and advance it with competence and verve.

Applicants should be active committed Christians, preferably of the conservative evangelical and reformed

persuasion. All teaching staff are required to assent to the doctrinal position of the Association. They should

be able to heartily subscribe to the Westminster Confession of Faith or the Three Forms of Unity. They will be

actively involved in the life of their church, strongly committed to Christian education and possess excellent

communication and leadership abilities.

The Principal (Secondary) at Rehoboth will:

a) display an exemplary Christian lifestyle which includes regular attendance at worship services and a

general involvement in the life of the church;

b) be an active member of the Teacher’s Registration Board (TRB) and hold a valid Working with

Children Check (WWCC);

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c) be actively involved in the general life of the College, including co-curricular activities, and promote

the totality of the educational experiences offered at the College – spiritual, social, cultural, aesthetic,

physical, and epistemological;

d) support the policies, aims, and strategic

planning goals of the Board of the

Association for Christian Education (ACE);

e) be conversant with, and actively support, all

College and ACE policies, including the

Westminster Confession of Faith;

f) demonstrate in all dealings with students a support of College rules and procedures;

g) attend: staff devotions, staff prayer meetings, weekly staff meetings, parent/teacher interviews,

assemblies (where applicable), ACE meetings (such as the March and October General Meetings),

graduation/award nights, concerts, camps (where applicable), and other key activities and events on

the College calendar;

h) carry out extra duties as may be required by the CEO from time to time;

i) dress to an exemplary standard suited to the profession.

5. EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

The Principal (Secondary) is the key educational leader in the Secondary School and will lead in a way that

reflects Christian principles of servant leadership and that promotes sound Christian character amongst staff

and students by:

5.1 Strategic and Operational Planning

a) working cooperatively with the CEO and playing an active role in the development and implementation

of strategic initiatives outlined in the Locus2019 Strategic Plan, and in the implementation of the

Association’s strategic goals in general;

b) developing an educational vision and operational plan for the Secondary School that reflects and

integrates with the vision and mission of the Association and its strategic direction;

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c) effectively motivating and involving staff in the implementation of the strategic and operational plans of

the Association.

5.2 School Leadership

a) actively seeking to maintain, develop and promote Rehoboth’s distinctly Christian character and

educational model both within and outside of the School community;

b) exhibiting a professional attitude and Biblically-

based leadership of staff at the Secondary

School within the ethos and educational model

of the College;

c) supporting and leading staff in the execution of

their various areas of responsibility and

effectively implementing the components of

the Staff Growth and Development Program

and classroom observations;

d) creating an environment that allows for individual initiative and open channels of communication, and

providing oversight of Professional Learning Communities;

e) actively seeking to maintain and promote the good standing of Rehoboth and seek to address those

issues which challenge its ethos or objectives;

f) being proactive in the development of ideas and discussions which may enrich the School and the

broader College community.

5.3 School Culture

a) establishing and maintaining a God-honouring spiritual, emotional and social atmosphere and

maintaining oversight of the culture and tone within the Secondary School, taking such actions as may

be necessary to maintain or improve the culture and tone of the School as needed (e.g. where

unhelpful or damaged influences or attitudes emerge).

b) upholding the Vision and Mission of the College;

c) initiating policies and procedures that may be helpful in the development or maintenance of a positive,

Christ-centred School culture, and working with the Secondary Executive Team to develop

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philosophy, policies, goals and objectives for the Secondary School in keeping with the College’s

overall educational philosophy and policies;

d) working towards the constant evaluation and improvement of teaching and learning programs and

practices.

6. COLLEGE COMMUNITY

The Principal (Secondary) will be involved in the life of the School community and have oversight of its

development in keeping with the College’s Vision by:

a) participating in the life of the College community and attending parent/teacher meetings and, as

required, other functions and activities organised by authorised groups with the College;

b) being available to address and provide

leadership, as required, at School functions

and meetings;

c) remaining informed about, and having general

oversight of, those matters which contribute to

positive community relations within the College

and the Association and making such

recommendations as may be desirable for the

improvement of such relations;

d) overseeing the preparation, accuracy and distribution of information related to teaching and learning

programs within the College newsletter and other appropriate College communications;

e) receiving, and promptly responding to, correspondence, emails and telephone calls;

f) promoting positive relations between the Board, committees, staff and broader College community.

7. STAFF

7.1 Pastoral Care

a) Maintain awareness of the personal needs of staff and take such steps as may be necessary to

encourage and support them.

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b) Where appropriate, to make the CEO aware of the needs of a member of staff.

c) Be conscious of staff morale and take steps to address those issues that may be affecting their

morale.

d) Assist staff to experience the School as a

distinctly Christian, positive, responsive,

stimulating and rewarding working

environment.

7.2 Supervision and Development

a) Encourage staff to think and teach Christianly,

according to the College’s preferred model.

b) Maintain general oversight of, and final responsibility for, the professional duties assigned to

Secondary staff.

c) Keep informed of, and take responsibility for, programs to establish and maintain the competence and

professional standards of staff.

d) Maintain general oversight of the professional strengths and deficiencies of staff and take such

measures as may be necessary to provide them with the professional support and development

activities needed.

e) Have responsibility for the selection, design and content of staff professional learning courses.

7.3 Staff Meetings

a) Have final responsibility for the convening and chairing of general staff meetings.

b) Have final responsibility for ensuring that appropriate minutes are kept of all staff meetings and

ensure that agreed actions are followed up by those responsible for such actions.

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7.4 Recruitment

a) Advise the CEO of staffing requirements.

b) Be available to meet with applicants for staff

positions and advise them of the College’s

ethos and requirements.

c) Read and consider written applications for

staff positions and make recommendations to

the CEO regarding the suitability of applicants for interview.

d) Be present at, and participate in, all interviews for Secondary staff positons and advise the CEO of

strengths and weaknesses perceived in applicants.

e) Participate in post-interview discussions with successful applicants and assist in the orientation of

newly-appointed members of staff.

8. STUDENTS

The Principal (Secondary) will support, encourage and nurture students by:

8.1 Enrolment

a) assisting parents of prospective enrolments as they seek to understand the ethos and educational

model of the College;

b) conducting enrolment interviews with new applications for enrolment and working with the Enrolments

Officer to introduce new families to the College;

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c) having final responsibility for the educational

assessment of all prospective enrolments;

d) recommending to the CEO acceptance or

non-acceptance of prospective enrolments;

e) advising the CEO regarding enrolment trends within the Secondary School.

8.2 Pastoral Care

a) keeping informed regarding the morale of the student body and the issues affecting their morale, and

taking such action as may be necessary to ensure their well-being within the School;

b) conducting interviews with parents to discuss significant pastoral concerns that may arise relating to

their child;

c) facilitating the counselling of students with

special needs in conjunction with the College

Chaplain.

8.3 Discipline

a) maintaining general oversight of School discipline and taking such steps as may be necessary to

modify the discipline of the School in response to particular concerns;

b) notifying the CEO of students who have been suspended from class or School or placed on probation,

and making recommendations to the CEO regarding expulsion of students;

c) conducting interviews with parents to discuss significant behavioural concerns that may arise relating

to their child.

9. CURRICULUM AND STUDENT LEARNING

The Principal (Secondary) will provide educational leadership to the teaching staff and maintain the high

standard and distinctly Christian character of Rehoboth’s teaching and learning by:

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9.1 Policy

a) being familiar with the College’s policies regarding curriculum, assessment and reporting, and student

learning, and attempting to ensure that they are implemented consistently within the Secondary

School;

b) developing and reviewing such policies as may be necessary

for the good functioning of the Secondary School and, where

required, recommending changes to policies.

9.2 Curriculum

a) maintaining general oversight of the curriculum for Year 7-12;

b) determining priorities for the development and review of

curriculum within the Secondary School;

c) maintaining general oversight of the curriculum development

process by meeting regularly with staff, and resource

personnel to review and assess the suitability of teaching and

learning programs for students;

c) liaising with the Senior Leadership Team, Deputy Principal

(Teaching and Learning), Curriculum Coordinators and Heads

of Learning Areas regarding the review of curricula as

required;

d) working as part of the Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement whole-College programs for

special needs students, students facing learning challenges, learning extension and EAL/D students;

e) attending planning days and sessions as requested.

9.3 School Evaluation

a) actively driving improvements in teaching and learning programs through the promotion of best

practice in education that is distinctly Christian and in keeping with the College’s Vision and Mission;

b) continually assessing the appropriateness and effectiveness of the activities and services of the

Secondary School in light of the College’s ethos and educational requirements;

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c) monitoring the effectiveness and efficiency of existing policies, procedures and staff position

descriptions;

d) maintaining high standards of performance management and general oversight of the appraisal of

staff;

e) monitoring the services provided by the School and assessing these in relation to government

requirements and perceived community expectations;

f) keeping informed concerning the performance of students in public examinations and other significant

indicators that may reflect the achievements and standards of the Secondary School, and assessing

and undertaking action which may be required to improve these standards;

10. FINANCE AND RESOURCES

a) Liaise with the Finance Manager regarding the planning, preparation and implementation of the

budget for the Secondary School.

b) Liaise with the Finance Manager in advance regarding staffing requirements and recruitment.

c) Maintain an awareness of the need for, and condition of, College resources.

d) Liaise with the Finance Manager regarding the maintenance of College property and equipment.

e) Liaise with the Finance Manager regarding the priorities and efficient operation of the administration

staff.

11. WIDER COMMUNITY

11.1 Government

a) Be aware of State and Federal government requirements, policies and procedures affecting the

operations of the Secondary School and, where necessary, consult and negotiate with government

officers to ensure that the School is acquainted with, and able to meet, government expectations.

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b) Ensure that all documentation required by government authorities are appropriately completed and

returned by their due date.

c) Bring to the attention of members of

parliament and government officials, where

necessary, the needs and concerns of the

School.

11.2 Other Organisations

a) Keep informed about, and involved with, organisations which support the ethos and objectives of the

College.

b) Actively seek to cooperate with other schools in the region in activities of merit or mutual benefit.

c) Actively seek to support and interact with other Christian schools with a view to mutual support,

sharing of resources and ideas and to promote networks that may benefit staff.

d) Actively support the work and staff of Christian Education National (CEN).

11.3 Public Relations

a) Keep informed about and, where appropriate, represent the College at such meetings as may have a

bearing on the management of the good name of the College.

b) Prepare articles for publication in the wider community that may be beneficial to the College.

c) Seek to ensure that the good reputation of the College is protected in the wider community.

d) Seek opportunities to promote the College and its model of distinctly Christian education within the

wider community and in particular within relating churches.

12. MAIN QUALITIES AND OBJECTIVES

The Principal (Secondary) is required to:

a) be a leader, advisor, and mentor on the monitoring, development and delivery of a high quality, Christ-

centred curriculum across the Secondary School;

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b) be a leader, advisor, and coordinator on the development and management of Professional Learning

programs for all staff that are consistent with policies as set by the Board;

c) lead the Secondary Executive Team, through

which he or she actively participates in the

development of curriculum, policy, procedures,

and programs;

d) be well-informed of current educational

practices, pedagogies, and philosophies, both

within the Christian Education movement and

other education systems;

e) be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of teaching and curriculum development from a Christian

worldview (encompassing Biblical foundations that are consistent with the Association’s Constitution,

Foundational Principles, Rehoboth Distinctives, and other related documents), and be able to ensure

that such teaching is effectively implemented;

f) be able to provide a Godly example to staff and students through their manner and general lifestyle.

13. ROLE IN THE MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE

Overall leadership of the College is provided by the Senior Leadership Team, which comprises the CEO,

Finance Manager, the Principal (Secondary), Principal (Kenwick Primary), Principal (Wilson Primary).

Specific to the Secondary School, the management structure is arranged as follows:

a) Secondary Executive Team: Consisting of the Principal (Secondary), the Deputy Principal (Teaching

and Learning) and three Directors of Students (Year 7-8, Year 9-10, and Year 11-12). This team

meets weekly and deals with items such as policy, planning, calendar, and student issues.

b) Secondary Curriculum Team: Consisting

of six Heads of Learning Areas (HOLAs) in

English, Humanities, Mathematics, Science,

TEA, and Christian Studies. This team

meets with the Deputy Principal (Teaching

and Learning) fortnightly to deal with

curriculum matters. The Principal also

attends these meetings.

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c) Deputy Principal (Teaching and Learning): The Deputy will advise and assist the Principal on the

content and delivery of curriculum, and other related programs and ensure that they are consistent

with the Christian worldview of the College.

14. COMMENCEMENT/CONTRACT DATE

The successful applicant will be able to commence a transition period in Term 4, 2017 with a view to formally

commencing duties as of 1 January, 2018. A 4-year contract (with options for renewal) will be offered, and is

subject to the normal probationary period.

15. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

General Terms and Conditions are available under a separate cover.

16. TRB REGISTRATION

All teaching staff (excluding Education Assistants) in WA schools, Government and Non-Government, are

required to be registered with the Teachers Registration Board (formerly WACOT). No employment can be

confirmed without original registration documents being made available to the Finance Manager before

commencing duties. Information regarding TRB registration can be obtained from the website located at:

http://www.trb.wa.edu.au.

17. WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK

Should your application be successful, you will be responsible for providing a valid Working with Children

Check. This must be obtained either from an Australia Post outlet or from the Business Office. More

information can be found at the WWCC website: http://www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au/checkwwc.

18. RIGHT TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA

Applicants must show proof that they are legally entitled to be employed in Australia by providing an

Australian passport, Australian Citizenship Certificate, or a Permanent Residency Visa.

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19. HEALTH

Applicants are required to declare any impairment that would interfere with their ability to perform the job for

which they have applied.

20. SELECTION CRITERIA

Applicants are requested to include a two-page response to the College’s Locus2019 Strategic Plan. The

selection criteria below will be used should the applicant progress to an interview phase:

20.1 Essential Criteria

The successful applicant will be an exemplary teacher

with:

a) demonstrated outstanding teaching practices

and an ability to enhance teaching and

learning experiences;

b) a well-informed understanding of collaborative

learning environments, contemporary teaching

practices, research and pedagogy;

c) excellent interpersonal, written and oral

communication skills reflecting confidence in

working with students, staff, parents and the

wider community;

d) demonstrated commitment to the development of a distinctly Christian learning environment;

e) a commitment to ongoing Professional Learning and a love of learning;

f) an understanding of the range of assessment, evaluating and reporting tools;

g) a demonstrated ability in understanding the needs and well-being of students, ensuring that pastoral

care is fully integrated within the curriculum;

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h) an outstanding rapport with students,

parents and staff;

i) extensive school leadership experience with

teamwork skills;

a) excellent administrative and organisational

skills;

b) an ability to lead in the adoption of technology, teaching strategies and innovative classroom

practices;

c) an understanding and support of a Christian worldview as it applies to programming and teaching;

d) confidentiality and sensitivity in meeting the

above criteria in ways which enhance the

reputation of the College.

20.2 Desirable Criteria

a) an understanding of the SEQTA Learning

Management System;

b) an understanding of NAPLAN/OLNA data

analysis;

c) the ability to manage whole-College events, chair meetings, and speak confidently in public forums.

21. STANDARDS AND PERFORMANCE

Performance will be measured using the Specific Areas of Responsibility outlined in section 6, and

determined against evidence of particular standards, including:

a) the quality of the Secondary Teaching and Learning Program;

b) the extent of effective integration of a Christian worldview in the Secondary curriculum;

c) the achievement of stated goals, aims, and objectives;

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Published: February 2017 Operating Rehoboth Christian College CRICOS Provider No 01984B

d) the level of parental satisfaction with the Teaching and Learning Program;

e) the provision of effective and appropriate Professional Learning programs for staff.

I have been provided with a copy of this Position Description:

DATE PRINT NAME SIGNATURE

22. APPLICATIONS AND CLOSING DATE

Applications marked Private and Confidential should be submitted to:

Miss L Triman – Executive Assistant

Association for Christian Education

PO Box 82, CANNINGTON WA 6987

Or by email to [email protected]

Please ensure that your application arrives no later than the advertised closing date and includes the

following:

A cover letter applying for the position

A Rehoboth Christian College Teaching Staff Application Form (available online at http://rehoboth.wa.edu.au/staff/employment/)

A comprehensive resume

A two-page response to the College’s Locus2019 Strategic Plan

Should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact the Business Office on +61 08 9452

1833.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 14 April 2017.

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