Deputy Principal

Lutheran Education Australia Ltd; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

St James Lutheran College, Hervey Bay, is seeking an experienced Deputy Principal (P-12) to join the Senior Leadership Team from January 2027. This permanent, full-time appointment involves strategic, operational and people-focused leadership across Kindergarten to Year 12, guiding staff development, wellbeing, compliance and community engagement.

The successful candidate will foster a Christ-centred culture, lead school operations and drive continuous improvement in teaching, student outcomes

Qualifications

• An inspiring and relational educational leader
• Passionate about Christian education and student flourishing
• Experienced in leading people, systems and organisational improvement
• Skilled in building strong partnerships and community connections
• Committed to child safety, wellbeing and professional excellence
• Aligned with the Christian values and community ethos of St James Lutheran College

Responsibilities

• Lead staff growth, recruitment and professional development
• Oversee College operations, systems and strategic initiatives
• Support student wellbeing, inclusion and support services
• Lead child safety, compliance and risk management practices
• Strengthen community engagement and family partnerships
• Support co-curricular, sport and student enrichment programs

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 5 October 2026

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative educational leader to help shape the future of our thriving P-12 learning community in 2027.

St James Lutheran College is more than just a school, it's a thriving learning community in the heart of Hervey Bay. We provide high-quality, innovative education from Kindergarten to Year 12, where curiosity is sparked, relationships are valued, and every child is known and cared for.

Join our team as a Deputy Principal (P-12)

Start date January 2027 or as negotiated

Are you an experienced and relational educational leader who is passionate about Christian education and building a thriving school community? St James Lutheran College is seeking an exceptional Deputy Principal (P-12) to join our Senior Leadership Team and work alongside the Principal to provide strategic, operational and people-focused leadership across our Kindergarten to Year 12 College.

This pivotal executive role supports the delivery of the College's Vision, Mission and Strategic Plan through leadership of staff development, college operations, student wellbeing, compliance, community engagement and continuous improvement initiatives. Working collaboratively with staff, students and families, you will help foster a Christ-centred culture where every member of our community can flourish.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead staff growth, recruitment and professional development
• Oversee College operations, systems and strategic initiatives
• Support student wellbeing, inclusion and support services
• Lead child safety, compliance and risk management practices
• Strengthen community engagement and family partnerships
• Support co-curricular, sport and student enrichment programs

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a Christ-centred, supportive and innovative school community.
• Play a significant leadership role shaping the future direction of the College.
• Work alongside an experienced and collaborative leadership team.
• Make a lasting impact on students, staff and families across a P-12 setting.

About You

We're seeking someone who is:

• An inspiring and relational educational leader
• Passionate about Christian education and student flourishing
• Experienced in leading people, systems and organisational improvement
• Skilled in building strong partnerships and community connections
• Committed to child safety, wellbeing and professional excellence
• Aligned with the Christian values and community ethos of St James Lutheran College

STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT TO CHILD AND CULTURAL SAFETY

St James Lutheran College is committed to providing environments where children and young people are safe, supported, respected and able to flourish. The safety, wellbeing and best interests of children and young people are our highest priority and are central to all decision-making.

The College has zero tolerance for child abuse, harm, neglect, exploitation, racism or discrimination in any form. We are committed to maintaining a culture of safeguarding through strong governance, effective policies and procedures, ongoing staff training and a shared commitment to protecting children and young people.

We recognise the importance of listening to and valuing the voices of children and young people and are committed to creating culturally safe, inclusive and welcoming environments where every child is treated with dignity and respect. Particular attention is given to ensuring the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people and those from diverse backgrounds.

All employees, volunteers, contractors and leaders share responsibility for promoting and maintaining child safe environments. Staff are expected to uphold the College's Child and Youth Risk Management Strategy, Child Safe Code of Conduct, student protection responsibilities and all legislative and regulatory child safety obligations, including mandatory reporting requirements.

Applicants for positions at St James Lutheran College must demonstrate a commitment to child safety and wellbeing, appropriate professional boundaries, and the capacity to contribute positively to a child-safe and culturally safe organisational culture.

Affiliation: Lutheran
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

780 Students
53 TeachingStaff
36 Non-Teaching Staff

St James Lutheran College is situated in beautiful Hervey Bay only 290kms North of Brisbane and has aP-12 enrolment of over 780 students and with a Kindergarten currently serving over 80 families. We are a caring community offering affordable quality Christian education in an innovative, growing school environment.

Interviews will occur: 12th - 16th October