Lutheran Education Queensland is a Department of the Lutheran Church of Australia Queensland District
(LCAQD).
It is charged with the responsibility of providing leadership in, and support for, a system of schools and early
childhood services operated by the District and its member congregations. Currently there are 26 schools and
60 early childhood services operating throughout Queensland and northern NSW. Lutheran Education
Queensland offices are situated at Milton in the LCAQD building along with the other Departments of the
Church.
Education Officers – Identity & Formation
Education Officers – Identity & Formation are members of the Lutheran Education Queensland Secretariat
working with and supporting the Director – Identity & Formation. They will work consultatively and
collaboratively with this team to ensure the operations of Lutheran Education Queensland are carried out in a
highly professional and cohesive manner.
The primary objective of the position of Education Officers – Identity & Formation is to provide support for the
Executive Director of Lutheran Education Queensland in meeting their duties and responsibilities, and to
provide support and care to the schools of the District with matters of Lutheran identity and staff formation.
The Education Officers – Identity & Formation are responsible for five (5) broad functional areas within Lutheran
Education Queensland:
- Spiritual Formation of Staff
- Teaching of Christian Studies
- Service Learning
- Pastoral and Restorative Practices
- School Chaplaincy
The Education Officer – Identity & Formation is expected to act within the delegated authorities of the role,
exercise independent judgment in a confidential manner, and exhibit strong communication skills, discernment,
sensitivity and discretion in all business interactions.
To apply – Closing date Tuesday 23 October 2018
The position description can be found via this link.
Applicants should include the following information in their application:
1. Covering letter
2. Brief resume
3. Statement which addresses the key selection criteria (maximum 3 A4 pages)
4. Names and contact details of at least three (3) referees, including a congregational Pastor/Clergy
Applications should be addressed to:
Mr Dennis Mulherin
Executive Director
Lutheran Education Queensland
PO Box 1535
Milton QLD 4064
emailed to:
Sandra McCullough
Executive Assistant
execea@leq.lutheran.edu.au
