<p>St Martins Lutheran College is seeking an engaging and relational Director of Ministry to provide leadership for Ministry and Spiritual Formation across our R–12 College community. This is a significant role within the College, providing a pastoral and strategic connection between the Lutheran Church and our students, staff and families, and helping nurture a Christ-centred community where people can grow in faith, experience care and discover meaningful opportunities to serve others.</p> <p>Working closely with the Principal and Head of Pastoral Care, the Director of Ministry will lead the worship and devotional life of the College and provide leadership across faith formation, pastoral and spiritual care, service learning, social justice and outreach. The role leads the College Ministry Team and will develop and implement a strategic approach to Ministry and Spiritual Formation, while creating meaningful opportunities for students and staff to participate in and lead ministry across the College.</p> <p>We are looking for an engaging communicator who brings strong spiritual, strategic and servant leadership. The successful applicant will be highly relational, approachable and comfortable building authentic connections with children, young people, staff and families. They will have completed theological studies and bring relevant experience in youth ministry, school ministry, chaplaincy or a comparable ministry setting. A Lutheran faith or background is highly desirable.<br> St Martins Lutheran College is a welcoming, caring and Christ-centred R–12 learning community located in Mount Gambier, South Australia. We offer the opportunity to join a supportive College community and play an important role in shaping the spiritual life, ministry and faith formation of our students and staff.</p> <p><strong>Employment Conditions</strong><br> The successful applicant will be appointed under the teacher or non-teaching classification structure of the Lutheran Schools SA Enterprise Agreement, depending on their qualifications, registration and experience.</p> <p><strong>Teacher pathway</strong><br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Full-time (1.0 FTE)&nbsp;<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Salary in accordance with the teacher classification structure ($89,558 - $123,993 per annum)<br><strong>Non-teaching pathway</strong><br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;41 weeks per year (40 term weeks plus one week prior to the commencement of Term 1)<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;From 22.5 hours – 37.5 hours per week, negotiable.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hourly rate of $61.78 per hour&nbsp;</p> <p>Applications close: Sunday 13 September 2026</p> <p><strong>Applications should include:</strong><br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A cover letter briefly addressing the person specification<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A current resume, including the contact details of at least three referees, one of which should be a pastoral reference. &nbsp;</p> <p>The position will commence on 19 January 2027.</p> <p><strong>Enquiries to:</strong><br> Alan Connah<br> Principal<br> Ph 0418 612 970</p> <p><strong>Applications to:</strong><br> Email: hr@stmartins.sa.edu.au</p> <p>The appointment of a successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including a current working with children check. St Martins Lutheran College has a zero-tolerance approach regarding harm to children and young people and are committed to acting in students’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm.</p>