<p>Established in 2001, Pacific Lutheran College is a leading Kindergarten to Year 12 school of the Lutheran Church of Australia, serving the Caloundra, Kawana and Hinterland communities on the Sunshine Coast. The Pacific Lutheran Early Learning Centre is co-located on site.</p> <p><strong>The College Council invites applications for the position of Principal to commence from 1 January 2027.&nbsp; This is an incredible opportunity to join an energised learning community that is established in its values and embraces innovative practices and contemporary research.</strong></p> <p>Pacific Lutheran College is a highly respected and celebrated learning community located on Queensland’s stunning Sunshine Coast. The College has been intentional in designing a rich educational program that supports the development of the whole child into a well-grounded, confident adult. With a strong academic focus and exceptional sporting, cultural, pastoral care, personal development and outdoor education programs, Pacific helps each child develop their own passion for learning across all dimensions of life. &nbsp;As a Christ-centred community, Pacific is focused on building strong relationships where curiosity, imagination, deep understanding and personal excellence are nurtured and encouraged.</p> <p>The College recognises that, in all areas of our lives, it is the nature of our relationships that shape our quality of life, sense of wellbeing and what we are able to achieve vocationally. The phrases <strong>People the Focus</strong>, <strong>Learning the Purpose</strong> and <strong>Christ the Way</strong> stand as firm statements of what is in the heart of the Pacific Lutheran College community.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>State of the art facilities are designed to enhance contemporary approaches to education, including the flexible use of space. Most importantly, highly skilled, dedicated teachers support and encourage students to be the best they can be. As a community, parents, staff and students are challenged to be dreamers, architects, builders, collaborators and celebrators. To dream what is possible, to imagine and create a better way forward, to be resilient, persistent and flexible and to be celebrators of life.</p> <p>You are encouraged to prayerfully consider this unique opportunity to lead the Pacific community into its next phase of growth and impact.</p> <p>The successful applicant will:</p> <ul> <li>Be an active communicant member of the Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand (LCANZ).</li> <li>Be <a href="https://www.lutheran.edu.au/school-professionals-2/accreditation/" rel="nofollow">accredited as a leader in Lutheran Schools</a> or be eligible and willing to work towards accreditation.</li> <li>Have significant and successful experience in teaching and educational administration.</li> <li>Have the capacity for Christian witnessing and servant leadership to further the nurturing of the Christian mission of the school and encourage and develop a caring community.</li> <li>Hold or be eligible for teacher registration in Queensland through the Queensland College of Teachers.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Applications close Friday 29 May 2026 at 4.00pm.</strong></p>