Academic Operations Coordinator

Lutheran Education Australia Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Ongoing professional learning & leader

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Free parking

Accommodation in term breaks

Co-curricular program

Job summary

St Peters Lutheran College is seeking an Academic Operations Coordinator to join the Secondary Years team. You will lead the academic operations function across the Secondary School and be responsible for timetable construction, subject selection, examinations timetabling, workforce planning and monitoring staff workload.

Situated in Indooroopilly, Brisbane, this full-time role starts in Term 1 2027 with a 3-year tenure including a permanent teaching position.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Education with current QCT registration.
• Proven achievement in academic operations and timetabling.
• Experience with Timetabler or similar software and Synergetic.

Responsibilities

• Lead timetable construction for 7–12 and oversee workforce planning.
• Manage subject selection processes and examination timetabling.
• Monitor staff workload and contribute to academic operations.
• Combine operational leadership with classroom practice in secondary years.

Skills

Timetabling expertise

Workforce planning

Leadership & communication

Staff workload coordination

Education

Education qualification & QCT registration

Tools

Timetabler

Synergetic Management System

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 8 November 2026

Lead secondary timetabling, workforce planning and academic operations while maintaining a teaching allocation and leadership role

• Lead the construction of the 7-12 timetable
• Combine operational leadership with classroom practice
• Play a key role in workforce planning

About the Role

St Peters Lutheran College is seeking a dedicated and experienced Academic Operations Coordinator to join our Secondary Years team.

In this role, you will lead the academic operations function across the Secondary School and be responsible for timetable construction, subject selection processes, examination timetabling, workforce planning and monitoring staff workload. The Academic Operations Coordinator plays an important role in ensuring the effective, equitable and efficient delivery of curriculum programs across Years 7-12.

• Location:Indooroopilly, Brisbane
• Start Date:Term 1 2027
• Employment Type:Full Time
• Tenure:3 Years with a permanent teaching position

A copy of the Position Description can be found below.

What You Bring

• A relevant qualification in Education and current Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) Registration.
• Proven record of achievement in academic operations, timetabling or school workforce planning.
• Demonstrated expertise in the construction and maintenance of a secondary timetable using Timetabler or comparable software, and knowledge of the Synergetic Management System or similar.
• Demonstrated analytical capability, including the ability to interpret and reconcile complex workforce data.
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills with demonstrated capacity to consult, negotiate and resolve contested operational matters.
• Commitment to the College’s Christian ethos and values.

What We Offer

Staff enjoy a range of professional and personal benefits, including:

• Competitive remuneration
• Ongoing professional learning and leadership development, from early career support through to aspiring leader programs.
• Well-resourced subject departments with experienced Curriculum Leadership and a collaborative approach to curriculum and assessment design.
• Family-friendly benefits including tuition fee concessions
• Wellbeing support (EAP and annual flu vaccinations)
• Lifestyle and convenience perks: café, free parking, and Ironbark accommodation in term breaks
• Opportunities to contribute to a rich co-curricular program, in areas of personal interest.

About Us

St Peters Lutheran College is a Co-Educational Day and Boarding School of the Lutheran Church located on 52 acres just 7 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Established in 1945, St Peters has developed an enviable reputation in academic scholarship, pastoral care, and breadth of co-curricular programs, through which it seeks to provide an exceptional student experience. Together, academic staff and corporate staff provide an outstanding educational environment for students to grow and flourish.

The Panel will be shortlisting actively as applications are submitted. The College reserves the right to close the role earlier or extend the process as required.

Eligibility requirements to work within a Queensland School

All Teachers in Queensland must be registered to teach with the QCT. To find out more about teacher registration requirements and processes please go to the QCT website here .

Affiliation: Lutheran
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

2250 Students
201 TeachingStaff
146 Non-Teaching Staff

St Peters Lutheran College (Indooroopilly) is a P-12 coeducational day and boarding college of 2,250 students. The Lower Primary with Years Prep–4 has three classes at each level. The Upper Primary provides a program tailored to meet the needs of students in Years 5–6. St Peters Junior High offers Years 7-9 students a program to support young adolescents. The Senior School provides a program for Years 10–12 with the International Baccalaureate Diploma offered alongside VET and QSA courses.