<p>St James Lutheran College is more than just a school, it’s a thriving learning community in the heart of Hervey Bay. We provide high-quality, innovative education from Kindergarten to Year 12, where curiosity is sparked, relationships are valued, and every child is known and cared for.</p> <p><strong>Join our team as a Deputy Principal (P-12)</strong></p> <p><strong>Full-Time | Executive Leadership Position</strong></p> <p><strong>Start date January 2027 or as negotiated</strong></p> <p>Are you an experienced and relational educational leader who is passionate about Christian education and building a thriving school community? St James Lutheran College is seeking an exceptional Deputy Principal (P-12) to join our Senior Leadership Team and work alongside the Principal to provide strategic, operational and people-focused leadership across our Kindergarten to Year 12 College.</p> <p>This pivotal executive role supports the delivery of the College's Vision, Mission and Strategic Plan through leadership of staff development, college operations, student wellbeing, compliance, community engagement and continuous improvement initiatives. Working collaboratively with staff, students and families, you will help foster a Christ-centred culture where every member of our community can flourish.</p> <p>Your key responsibilities will include:</p> <ul> <li>Lead staff growth, recruitment and professional development</li> <li>Oversee College operations, systems and strategic initiatives</li> <li>Support student wellbeing, inclusion and support services</li> <li>Lead child safety, compliance and risk management practices</li> <li>Strengthen community engagement and family partnerships</li> <li>Support co-curricular, sport and student enrichment programs</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Be part of a Christ-centred, supportive and innovative school community.</li> <li>Play a significant leadership role shaping the future direction of the College.</li> <li>Work alongside an experienced and collaborative leadership team.</li> <li>Make a lasting impact on students, staff and families across a P-12 setting.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>We're seeking someone who is:</p> <ul> <li>An inspiring and relational educational leader</li> <li>Passionate about Christian education and student flourishing</li> <li>Experienced in leading people, systems and organisational improvement</li> <li>Skilled in building strong partnerships and community connections</li> <li>Committed to child safety, wellbeing and professional excellence</li> <li>Aligned with the Christian values and community ethos of St James Lutheran College</li> </ul> <p><i><strong>STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT TO CHILD AND CULTURAL SAFETY</strong></i></p> <p><i>St James Lutheran College is committed to providing environments where children and young people are safe, supported, respected and able to flourish. The safety, wellbeing and best interests of children and young people are our highest priority and are central to all decision-making.</i></p> <p><i>The College has zero tolerance for child abuse, harm, neglect, exploitation, racism or discrimination in any form. We are committed to maintaining a culture of safeguarding through strong governance, effective policies and procedures, ongoing staff training and a shared commitment to protecting children and young people.</i></p> <p><i>We recognise the importance of listening to and valuing the voices of children and young people and are committed to creating culturally safe, inclusive and welcoming environments where every child is treated with dignity and respect. Particular attention is given to ensuring the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people and those from diverse backgrounds.</i></p> <p><i>All employees, volunteers, contractors and leaders share responsibility for promoting and maintaining child safe environments. Staff are expected to uphold the College's Child and Youth Risk Management Strategy, Child Safe Code of Conduct, student protection responsibilities and all legislative and regulatory child safety obligations, including mandatory reporting requirements.</i></p> <p><i>Applicants for positions at St James Lutheran College must demonstrate a commitment to child safety and wellbeing, appropriate professional boundaries, and the capacity to contribute positively to a child-safe and culturally safe organisational culture.</i></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>