Program Assistant

St Peters Lutheran College; Crows Nest; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

St Peters Lutheran College – Crows Nest QLD is seeking enthusiastic Program Assistants for the Ironbark Outdoor Education Centre. The role involves student supervision, pastoral care, and delivering programs across community living, outdoor adventure, farm activities and personal development in a unique residential setting.

Location is Crows Nest with a January 2027 start. This is a part-time role (22.8 hours per week) from Friday to Monday, based at the Ironbark Centre operated by St Peters

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in education, youth, community or volunteer settings.
• Understanding of adolescent development and desire to support growth and learning.
• Ability to supervise groups of students in outdoor/ residential settings.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Well-developed organisational skills and ability to handle confidential information.
• Reasonable physical fitness for outdoor, farm, maintenance tasks.
• Experience or knowledge in outdoor education, farming, catering, horse riding or related disciplines is valued.
• Commitment to the College's Christian ethos and values.

Responsibilities

• Support student supervision, pastoral care, program delivery and operational tasks within a residential learning environment.
• Collaborate with students and staff across community living, outdoor adventure, farm activities and personal development programs.

Skills

Youth supervision

Adolescent development

Group supervision

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Physical fitness

Outdoor education

Catering/farming/horse riding

Christian ethos

Job description

St Peters Lutheran College – Crows Nest QLD

Located just outside the town of Crows Nest on Queensland’s Darling Downs, established in 1974, Ironbark is an 800 hectare Outdoor Education Centre and working farm operated by St Peters Lutheran College. At St Peters every Year 9 student undertakes this iconic 5 week immersive experience as part of their final year of Junior High. Ironbark seeks to challenge, grow and form St Peters young people through the 4 key elements of the program – community living, outdoor adventure, farm skills and environmental awareness. The Ironbark Program provides staff with the opportunity to make a transformative difference in the lives of young people.

About the Role

St Peters is seeking enthusiastic Program Assistants to join our Ironbark Outdoor Education Centre team. Work closely with students and staff across community living, outdoor adventure, farm activities and personal development programs. This role combines student supervision, pastoral care, program delivery and operational support within a unique residential learning environment.

• Location: Crows Nest
• Start Date: January 2027
• Employment Type: Part time (22.8 hours per week from Friday to Monday)

A copy of the Position Description can be found below.

What You Bring

• Experience working with young people in an education, youth, community or volunteer setting.
• An understanding of adolescent development and a genuine desire to support young people in their growth and learning.
• Ability to safely manage and supervise groups of students in an outdoor education or residential environment.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a collaborative team environment.
• Well-developed organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to manage sensitive information confidentially.
• A reasonable level of physical fitness to undertake outdoor, farm, maintenance and manual handling duties.
• Experience or knowledge in outdoor education, farming, catering, horse riding or related practical disciplines will be highly regarded.
• Commitment to the College's Christian ethos and values.

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.

All other employees must hold a current paid Blue Card / Exemption Card or be issued with a paid Blue Card / Exemption Card before commencing work. To find out more about Blue Card requirements or to submit an application for a Blue Card/Exemption Card please go to theBlue Card Services website here.

• Candidate Information Booklet