Coach – Debating

St Peter’s Lutheran College Indooroopilly, is seeking passionate and knowledgeable Debating Coaches to guide and mentor students throughout the debating season in 2027. These will be casual appointments, working on site and at competition events for 4+ hours per week, depending upon team requirements. Working with students across workshops and competitions, you will coach debating strategy, build critical thinking and public speaking skills, and help young people develop confidence in a supportive team environment. We are looking for individuals who:Have strong debating experience and knowledge of competitive debating.Can engage, motivate and mentor school-aged students.Communicate professionally with students, families and colleagues.Value teamwork, integrity and student wellbeing.Support the Christian ethos and values of the College.This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a thriving co-curricular program and make a genuine difference in students' growth, both inside and outside the debating chamber. Applications are encouraged from experienced debaters, university debating participants, teachers, law students and debating coaches. Applicants must be able to demonstrate:A thorough knowledge of and passion for debating An understanding of, and support for, the Christian ethos of the CollegeEligibility to work in AustraliaPossess or be able to obtain a current Blue CardHow to ApplyTo apply, please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Position Description by clicking on the Apply button provided. Applications close at 10 AM on Wednesday 2 December 2026.The Panel will be shortlisting actively as applications are submitted. The College reserves the right to close the role earlier or extend the process as required.If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Delaney, Head of Life-Wide Learning on 07 3377 6912 or People and Culture on 07 3377 6583 or at peopleandculture@stpeters.qld.edu.auPosition Description AUD Indooroopilly 4068

Coach - Debating

  • Close to Public Transport
  • Commencing early February 2027
  • Provide leadership and guidance

St Peter’s Lutheran College Indooroopilly, is seeking passionate and knowledgeable Debating Coaches to guide and mentor students throughout the debating season in 2027. These will be casual appointments, working on site and at competition events for 4+ hours per week, depending upon team requirements. 

Working with students across workshops and competitions, you will coach debating strategy, build critical thinking and public speaking skills, and help young people develop confidence in a supportive team environment.

 

We are looking for individuals who:

  • Have strong debating experience and knowledge of competitive debating.
  • Can engage, motivate and mentor school-aged students.
  • Communicate professionally with students, families and colleagues.
  • Value teamwork, integrity and student wellbeing.
  • Support the Christian ethos and values of the College.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a thriving co-curricular program and make a genuine difference in students' growth, both inside and outside the debating chamber.

Applications are encouraged from experienced debaters, university debating participants, teachers, law students and debating coaches.

 

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

  • A thorough knowledge of and passion for debating 
  • An understanding of, and support for, the Christian ethos of the College
  • Eligibility to work in Australia
  • Possess or be able to obtain a current Blue Card

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Position Description by clicking on the Apply button provided. Applications close at 10 AM on Wednesday 2 December 2026.

The Panel will be shortlisting actively as applications are submitted. The College reserves the right to close the role earlier or extend the process as required.

If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Delaney, Head of Life-Wide Learning on 07 3377 6912 or People and Culture on 07 3377 6583 or at peopleandculture@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Eligibility requirements to work within a Queensland School

All Teachers in Queensland must be registered to teach with the QCT. To find out more about teacher registration requirements and processes please go to the QCT website here. All other employees must hold a current paid Blue Card / Exemption Card or be issued with a paid Blue Card / Exemption Card before commencing work. To find out more about Blue Card requirements or to submit an application for a Blue Card/Exemption Card please go to the Blue Card Services website here.