College Timetabler (Teaching)

Lutheran Education Australia Ltd; Palmerston, Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 96,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Professional development

6 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging options

On-site parking

Job summary

Good Shepherd Lutheran College is seeking a College Timetabler (Teaching) to lead the timetabling function while continuing as a substantive teacher. The role supports the Middle and Senior Schools with strategic planning, resource allocation, and regulatory compliance to deliver high-quality student outcomes.

The successful candidate will work closely with College leaders, teaching staff and the Operations Team to ensure accurate timetabling, efficient workload distribution and robust data

Qualifications

• Registered and experienced teacher.
• Experience in school timetabling or operations preferred.
• Ability to coordinate staff and resources.
• Strong data management and reporting.
• Commitment to child safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain the College timetable.
• Strategic allocation of staff and physical resources.
• Manage daily staff absences and replacement arrangements.
• Maintain student data and support subject selection and reporting.
• Prepare and communicate supervision and duty rosters.
• Monitor workload allocation and identify operational risks.
• Support regulatory compliance and child safety requirements.
• Collaborate to optimise learning outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Training/experience in timetabling at a school is an asset.

Skills

Timetabling

Organisational skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 16 November 2026

Good Shepherd Lutheran College invites applications from experienced teachers interested in becoming our College Timetabler (Teaching)

Are you a highly organised and experienced educator with a passion for operational excellence, strategic planning and supporting high-quality student learning outcomes?

Good Shepherd Lutheran College invites applications from suitably qualified teachers interested in becoming our College Timetabler (Teaching).

This Position of Additional Responsibility (PAR) provides an opportunity to play a pivotal role in the planning, coordination and delivery of the College timetable and daily operations across the Middle and Senior Schools. Working closely with College leaders and teaching staff, the successful applicant will help ensure efficient resource allocation, regulatory compliance and equitable workload distribution that supports outstanding learning outcomes for students.

The successful applicant will continue in a substantive teaching position while undertaking this important leadership role.

About the Opportunity

The College Timetabler (Teaching) is a registered and experienced teacher with an understanding of school operations, learning and teaching administration, and regulatory requirements. This role works collaboratively with Heads of School, Leaders of Learning and Teaching, Learning Area Coordinators and the Operations Team to ensure accurate, efficient and strategic timetabling across the College.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Construction and maintenance of the College timetable
• Strategic allocation of staffing and physical resources
• Daily management of staff absences and replacement arrangements
• Student data management, subject selection and statistical reporting
• Preparation and communication of supervision and duty rosters
• Monitoring workload allocation and identifying operational risks
• Supporting regulatory compliance and child safety requirements
• Collaborative planning to optimise learning outcomes and operational efficiency
• Training and/or experience in timetabling at a school will be considered preferably.

What We Offer

• Permanent full-time teaching position with a three-year leadership appointment as College Timetabler (Teaching)
• Additional PAR allowance of approximately $8,452 gross per annum ($8,816 from July 2027)
• 0.6 FTE allocation for timetabling responsibilities
• Competitive remuneration package, including 6 weeks annual leave, with a salary range of $95,551 to $137,031 gross per annum
• Generous relocation assistance available to approved applicants
• Salary packaging options and access to the Employee Wellbeing Support Program
• College fee discounts for eligible employees
• Ongoing professional learning and leadership development opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative school community committed to staff wellbeing and student success
• Free on-site parking

Commencement: Monday, 11 January 2027

Applications Close: COB Monday, 16 November 2026

Affiliation: Lutheran
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

1100 Students
89 TeachingStaff
85 Non-Teaching Staff

Multi Campus

Offers IB

Offers VET

Good Shepherd Lutheran College is co-educational and independent, with campuses in Howard Springs, Palmerston and Leanyer. An International Baccalaureate World School, which offers both the Primary and Middle Years Programmes. The NTCET is provided at the senior level. Exceptional education is provided for Early Learning Centre to Year 12 students.Good Shepherd is a thriving, dynamic school; integrating a unique 'values' program as highlighted in its motto: Identity Service Respect