Principal

Lutheran Education Australia Ltd; Alice Springs; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Living Waters Lutheran School in Alice Springs invites a dynamic principal to join a Christ-centred learning community serving Foundation to Year 6. The leader will collaborate with staff, families and the Board to continue the school's growth and excellence in teaching, wellbeing and community engagement.

We seek an emerging or experienced leader with a heart to serve, committed to Lutheran education and contemporary teaching.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated authentic Christian faith and Lutheran identity.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Strong strategic thinking and organisational leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Living Waters Lutheran School with a Christ-centred approach and the board partnership.
• Guide teaching, learning and student wellbeing across a Foundation to Year 6 environment.
• Recruit, develop and retain high-quality staff and foster a positive school culture.
• Collaborate with families and the community to shape the school's future in Central Australia.

Skills

Christian faith

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Organisational leadership

Staff recruitment and development

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 28 September 2026

Living Waters Lutheran School is an established learning community in the heart of Central Australia. We are seeking a new leader who will build on our strong foundations and partner with our community to guide us into the future

Commencing January 2027

This is a wonderful opportunity for an emerging or experienced leader with a heart to serve. The successful applicant will be a person who is passionate about Christian education, committed to contemporary teaching and learning and ready for an exciting challenge.

Living Waters is a Foundation to Year 6 primary school located in the diverse community of Alice Springs. Established in 1987, the school has built a strong reputation for educational best practice and student wellbeing. We are guided by our mission to grow “capable and confident learners, guided by Christ, who enrich the community."

Our school is situated six kilometres west of the Alice Springs CBD at the foot of the West MacDonnell Ranges. The landscape is stunning and the town offers a strong sense of belonging. Alice Springs is a vibrant, multicultural community and regional centre, and our school reflects this diversity and strength.

The area provides extensive opportunities for outdoor recreation, sport, the arts and engagement with Indigenous culture. The local Arrernte people are the traditional owners of the land on which our school is built, and several children from Arrernte families attend our school. People who move to Alice Springs comment on the warmth of the community, the range of services, the opportunities for people of all ages and the stunning environment.

At Living Waters, we believe education is transformative. We want every child to be known, valued and supported to flourish. Our educational programs have a strong focus on literacy and numeracy foundations, alongside inquiry and project-based learning.

We are seeking a leader who will:

• Demonstrate a deep and authentic Christian faith
• Be committed to Lutheran education
• Have highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Be committed to the recruitment and development of high-quality staff
• Build excellence in teaching, learning and student wellbeing
• Possesses strong strategic thinking and organisational leadership capabilities
• Continue to develop a culture where learners are encouraged to be compassionate, relational, adventurous and purposeful
• Embrace the unique opportunities and responsibilities of leading a school in Central Australia

This is a wonderful opportunity for a Lutheran educator to lead a school that is Christ-centred and committed to helping young people flourish. The successful applicant will partner with staff, students, families, and the Board, to shape the future of our school. Join us as continue to nurture “capable and confident learners, guided by Christ, and equipped to enrich their communities.”

Affiliation: Lutheran
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

250 Students
15 TeachingStaff
18 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Living Waters Lutheran School is currently undergoing a dynamic period of reflection and growth, focusing on innovative pedagogy and excellence in teaching and learning. Within our school high expectations are being established through reflective practice, collaborative planning, monitoring, providing feedback and reporting on the effectiveness of learning. The learning environment is beginning to promote active engagement, risk taking, motivation and a strong learner voice.

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