Living Faith is a school ‘where every child matters'. With its mission of Growing God’s grace … Illuminating minds, Inspiring hearts, Igniting service … built on Christ’s love, Living Faith strives to attract and support high-quality staff.

Living Faith offers an inviting work environment with modern facilities where staff are well-equipped with the resources required to undertake their role. Staff are encouraged to be bold and creative as they develop their God-given talents and, under a culture of improvement, are supported to grow in their professional abilities. Teachers at Living Faith are supported in their pursuit of leadership opportunities. The school has a desire to further develop available career and leadership paths for staff in forthcoming years. A strong collegial and social culture exists within the staff body.

Living Faith welcomes employment enquiries from those who identify with the school's mission, vision and values; from those who have a genuine commitment to the Lutheran ethos of the school; from those who share a passion for fostering an environment of targeted learning; from those who desire to work within and contribute to a culture of improvement; and from those who demonstrate resourcefulness, innovation and creativity.

Head of Secondary: Permanent, Full-Time Position 

Living Faith Lutheran College is seeking to employ a Head of Secondary in a permanent, full-time capacity, commencing January 2027.

The Head of Secondary at Living Faith Lutheran College is a passionate, driven, organised and adaptable person with a heart for mission and service.

As we expand into secondary education from 2027 and purposefully pursue our strategic directions, this strategic leadership role requires creative thinking, empowered through a contemporary lens for education , qualities that will be crucial to achieving our school’s bold and exciting vision for the future.

The Head of Secondary will demonstrate strong pastoral care, service learning, strategic thinking, communication, and leadership skills. You will be self-driven, able to work independently with initiative, and able to take direction.

The Head of Secondary requires a high level of competence in a wide range of areas, including pastoral care, daily organisation and operational management, people and culture management, communications, project planning, and change management skills. Experience in the operations and culture of a school environment are essential. An active involvement in the life of the school is required. Your ability to uphold the ethos of the school and support the teaching of the Lutheran Church of Australia must be demonstrated.

At Living Faith Lutheran College, we believe every child should be known and loved. Our staff reflect and uphold the Christian ethos of our school, modelling conduct and a lifestyle grounded in God’s love.

The Living Faith Head of Secondary:

1. Desires to contribute to a Christian community.
2. Radiates a passion for working with children in an environment Where every learner is deeply known and loved.., and is a skilled educator.
3. Exudes a community-focused and positive outlook.
4. Is gentle in spirit but firm in principle and conviction and exhibits a growth mindset.
5. Exhibits enthusiasm towards innovation, creativity, resourcefulness and hospitality.
6. Has proven to role model a high level of professionalism through discretion, confidentiality, honesty, initiative, integrity, flexibility and patience.
7. Flourishes in a collaborative environment.
8. Displays a clear aptitude for the tasks and responsibilities listed in the position description.

A Role Description and Application Information (including Key Selection Criteria) are available from the Principal’s Assistant, Donna Gilbert or by phoning 07 3886 2677.

Further information specific to the role of Head of Secondary is available from the Principal, Andrew Kelly or by phoning 07 3886 2677. 

Applications Close: Thursday, 13 August 2026 2026 (4.00pm)

Interviews to be Held: Friday, 21 August 2026 and Saturday, 22 August 2026

Position Commences: Monday, 11 January 2027

Living Faith Lutheran College is a Child Safe organisation with a demonstrated commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children with a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of children in our care. Successful candidates will be required to support Living Faith Lutheran College's Child Protection Policy and Procedures and commit to their implementation upon commencement.

Living Faith is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and victimisation. Employment decisions are made on merit, qualifications, and professional experience, in accordance with applicable equal opportunity and workplace legislation. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences who are supportive of the School’s Christian ethos and mission.

Year 7 Teachers: Permanent, Full-Time Positions 

In 2027, Living Faith Lutheran Primary School will commence its expansion into secondary education with the introduction of Year 7. This carefully planned and sustainable expansion will see the College grow progressively each year, culminating in our first Year 12 graduating cohort in 2032. From 2027, the School will be known as Living Faith Lutheran College, reflecting its evolution as a K–12 learning community.

Living Faith is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified Middle Years Teachers - Year 7 to fulfil permanent, full-time positions commencing January 2027.

The Middle Years Teacher (Year 7) at Living Faith Lutheran College is a passionate Christian educator who is inspired by the opportunity to help establish an exceptional secondary school from its very beginning. As a founding member of our secondary teaching team, this teacher will play a significant role in shaping the culture, learning experiences and traditions that will influence generations of students.

An exciting opportunity exists to co-lead the inaugural Year 7 cohort in modelling and embracing the College's values of Be Curious, Be the Change, Dare to Dream, Fail Forward, Lead with Love and Better Together, while helping establish the Christ-centred culture, traditions and identity of Living Faith's emerging secondary school. If you are energised by teaching and learning in a school with a strong vision for contemporary education, this opportunity is for you.

At Living Faith, staff relate to students, parents and colleagues in ways that reflect our Christian faith and the values of our School. Built on Christ's love, they model lives of grace, integrity and service, actively contributing to our mission of “Growing God's grace, Illuminating minds, Inspiring hearts and Igniting service” in all aspects of school life.

The Living Faith community is deeply committed to our vision “Where every learner is deeply known and loved. We lead adventurous learning, where passion and empathy spark action.”

If you are an educator with a heart for young adolescent learners, a commitment to community, and a desire to make a lasting impact, we warmly invite you to apply.

The successful applicants will be exceptional educators who:

1. desires to contribute to a Christian community;
2. radiates a passion for working with children in an environment Where every child matters.., and is a skilled educator;
3. exudes a community-focused outlook;
4. is gentle in spirit but firm in principle and conviction, and exhibits a growth mindset;
5. exhibits enthusiasm towards innovation, creativity, resourcefulness and hospitality;
6. has proven to role model a high level of professionalism through discretion, confidentiality, honesty, initiative, integrity, flexibility and patience;
7. flourishes in a collaborative environment; and
8. displays a clear aptitude for the tasks and responsibilities listed in the position description.

A Role Description and Application Information (including Key Selection Criteria) are available here.

For further information please contact the Principal's Assistant.

Applications Close: Tuesday, 8 September 2026 (8.00am)

Interviews: Wednesday, 16 September 2026

Position Commences: Friday, 15 January 2027

Living Faith Lutheran College is a Child Safe organisation with a demonstrated commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children with a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of children in our care. Successful candidates will be required to support Living Faith Lutheran College's Child Protection Policy and Procedures and commit to their implementation upon commencement.

Living Faith is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and victimisation. Employment decisions are made on merit, qualifications, and professional experience, in accordance with applicable equal opportunity and workplace legislation. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences who are supportive of the School’s Christian ethos and mission.

Relief Staff

Living Faith Lutheran Primary School is seeking expressions of interest from passionate and enthusiastic relief teachers. 

Relief teachers: 

• will serve in a team-oriented, Christian workplace where collaboration is a cultural feature;
• who project a passion and aptitude for collaboration, resourcefulness and contemporary teaching methods will be viewed favourably;
• work in collaboration with other class teachers, student wellbeing teachers and specialist teachers. 

To express your interest in relief opportunities at Living Faith Lutheran Primary School please submit your CV to Kate Hofstee (Head of Primary) via email.