Program Assistant

Lutheran Education Australia Ltd; Crows Nest; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

St Peters Lutheran College’s Ironbark Outdoor Education Centre in Queensland is seeking enthusiastic Program Assistants to work with Year 9 students during the five-week Ironbark Experience. You will supervise, mentor and support learners across community living, outdoor adventure, farm activities and personal development programs.

This role blends supervision, pastoral care and program delivery within a residential learning environment, offering hands-on leadership opportunities while

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in education, youth, community or volunteer settings.
• Understanding adolescent development and desire to support growth and learning.
• Ability to supervise groups in outdoor education or residential environments.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Good organisational skills and ability to handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands on outdoor education and foster personal development.
• Be part of a supportive team committed to student wellbeing and growth.
• Enjoy a diverse role with opportunities to build leadership and teamwork.
• Work with students and staff across community living, outdoor adventure, farm activities and personal development programs.
• Roles combines student supervision, pastoral care, program delivery and operational support in a residential learning environment.

Skills

Outdoor education

Student supervision

Pastoral care

Team collaboration

Leadership development

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time

Applications Close: 25 November 2026

Support and mentor Year 9 students through outdoor education, community living and pastoral care at Ironbark's Outdoor Education Centre.

• Deliver hands on outdoor education and foster personal development
• Be part of a supportive team committed to student wellbeing and growth
• Enjoy a diverse role with opportunities to build leadership and teamwork

About Us

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.

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.

For more information about working at St Peters Lutheran College and the benefits on offer, please visit www.stpeters.qld.edu.au .

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 the Blue Card Services website here.

Affiliation: Lutheran
Teaching Level: Secondary

St Peters Lutheran College (Ironbark) is an Outdoor Education site of some 1,500 acres which is utilised by St Peters Year 9 students. During each year, groups of approximately 40 – 45 Year 9’s each undertake a five week ‘Ironbark Experience’ which focuses on spiritual growth, resilience, independent decision making, team work, physical challenges and problem solving.