Director of Ministry
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
K12
Salary range
Closing date
13 September 2026
About St Martins Lutheran College
School type
Co-educational
Year range
R-12
School staff (FTE)
111
67.1 teaching · 43.9 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.1:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
810
Indigenous students
3%
Language other than English
15%
Girls vs boys
412 girls · 398 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
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.
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.
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.
St Martins Lutheran College is a welcoming, caring and Christ-centred R–12 learning community located in Mount Gambier,…