Program Assistant

About UsLocated just outside the town of Crows Nest on Queensland’s Darling Downs, established in 1974, Ironbark is an 800 hectare Outdoor Education Centre and working farm operated by St Peters Lutheran College. At St Peters every Year 9 student undertakes this iconic 5 week immersive experience as part of their final year of Junior High. Ironbark seeks to challenge, grow and form St Peters young people through the 4 key elements of the program – community living, outdoor adventure, farm skills and environmental awareness. The Ironbark Program provides staff with the opportunity to make a transformative difference in the lives of young people.About the RoleSt Peters is seeking enthusiastic Program Assistants to join our Ironbark Outdoor Education Centre team. Work closely with students and staff across community living, outdoor adventure, farm activities and personal development programs. This role combines student supervision, pastoral care, program delivery and operational support within a unique residential learning environment.Location:  Crows NestStart Date:  January 2027Employment Type:  Part time (22.8 hours per week from Friday to Monday)A copy of the Position Description can be found below.What You BringExperience working with young people in an education, youth, community or volunteer setting. An understanding of adolescent development and a genuine desire to support young people in their growth and learning. Ability to safely manage and supervise groups of students in an outdoor education or residential environment. Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a collaborative team environment.Well-developed organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to manage sensitive information confidentially.A reasonable level of physical fitness to undertake outdoor, farm, maintenance and manual handling duties. Experience or knowledge in outdoor education, farming, catering, horse riding or related practical disciplines will be highly regarded.Commitment to the College's Christian ethos and values. How 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 Thursday 26 November 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 People and Culture on 07 3377 6583 or at peopleandculture@stpeters.qld.edu.auFor more information about working at St Peters Lutheran College and the benefits on offer, please visit www.stpeters.qld.edu.au.Candidate Information Booklet AUD Crows Nest 4355

Program Assistant

  • Deliver hands on outdoor education and foster personal development
  • Be part of a supportive team committed to student wellbeing and growth
  • Enjoy a diverse role with opportunities to build leadership and teamwork

About Us

Located just outside the town of Crows Nest on Queensland’s Darling Downs, established in 1974, Ironbark is an 800 hectare Outdoor Education Centre and working farm operated by St Peters Lutheran College. At St Peters every Year 9 student undertakes this iconic 5 week immersive experience as part of their final year of Junior High. Ironbark seeks to challenge, grow and form St Peters young people through the 4 key elements of the program – community living, outdoor adventure, farm skills and environmental awareness. The Ironbark Program provides staff with the opportunity to make a transformative difference in the lives of young people.

About the Role

St Peters is seeking enthusiastic Program Assistants to join our Ironbark Outdoor Education Centre team. Work closely with students and staff across community living, outdoor adventure, farm activities and personal development programs. This role combines student supervision, pastoral care, program delivery and operational support within a unique residential learning environment.

  • Location:  Crows Nest
  • Start Date:  January 2027
  • Employment Type:  Part time (22.8 hours per week from Friday to Monday)

A copy of the Position Description can be found below.

What You Bring

  • Experience working with young people in an education, youth, community or volunteer setting.
  • An understanding of adolescent development and a genuine desire to support young people in their growth and learning.
  • Ability to safely manage and supervise groups of students in an outdoor education or residential environment.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a collaborative team environment.
  • Well-developed organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to manage sensitive information confidentially.
  • A reasonable level of physical fitness to undertake outdoor, farm, maintenance and manual handling duties.
  • Experience or knowledge in outdoor education, farming, catering, horse riding or related practical disciplines will be highly regarded.
  • Commitment to the College's Christian ethos and values.

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 Thursday 26 November 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 People and Culture on 07 3377 6583 or at peopleandculture@stpeters.qld.edu.au

For more information about working at St Peters Lutheran College and the benefits on offer, please visit www.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.