Debating Coaches

About UsEstablished in 2008, St Peters Lutheran College Springfield is a growing Kindergarten to Year 12 Co-Educational Day School of the Lutheran Church located in the master planned city of Springfield. Fostering contemporary approaches to teaching and learning, St Peters has developed an enviable reputation in academic scholarship, pastoral care, and breadth of co-curricular programs, through which it seeks to provide an exceptional student experience. Together, academic staff and corporate staff provide an outstanding educational environment for students to grow and flourish.About the Role The Debating Coach will lead and mentor an assigned team through workshops and competition days, equipping students with effective debating strategies and methodologies. This role focuses on developing students’ skills in research, critical thinking, argument construction, and public speaking, ensuring they are well prepared and confident in their debates.This is a casual opportunity for Semester 1, with the possibility of a further engagement for a couple of weeks in Semester 2 should the team qualify for the Finals.Commitment includes:Training sessions: Monday or Thursday afternoonsDebate nights: Wednesday or Thursday eveningsHow 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 10:00am on 16 March 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Dominic Piacun on 07 3377 3804 or via email at peopleandculture@stpeters.qld.edu.au. Eligibility Requirements All 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 visit the Blue Card Services website. Applicants are expected to support the Christian Ethos of the College. For more information about working at St Peters Lutheran College and the benefits on offer, please visit www.stpeters.qld.edu.au.  AUD Springfield 4300

Debating Coaches

  • Join one of the Queensland’s leading independent schools
  • Mentor students to become confident, articulate and strategic thinker
  • Casual role for semester 1 with potential extension for Sem 2 if required

About Us

Established in 2008, St Peters Lutheran College Springfield is a growing Kindergarten to Year 12 Co-Educational Day School of the Lutheran Church located in the master planned city of Springfield. Fostering contemporary approaches to teaching and learning, St Peters has developed an enviable reputation in academic scholarship, pastoral care, and breadth of co-curricular programs, through which it seeks to provide an exceptional student experience. Together, academic staff and corporate staff provide an outstanding educational environment for students to grow and flourish.

About the Role 

The Debating Coach will lead and mentor an assigned team through workshops and competition days, equipping students with effective debating strategies and methodologies. This role focuses on developing students’ skills in research, critical thinking, argument construction, and public speaking, ensuring they are well prepared and confident in their debates.

This is a casual opportunity for Semester 1, with the possibility of a further engagement for a couple of weeks in Semester 2 should the team qualify for the Finals.

Commitment includes:

  • Training sessions: Monday or Thursday afternoons
  • Debate nights: Wednesday or Thursday evenings

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 10:00am on 16 March 2026. 
  • If you have any questions, please contact Dominic Piacun on 07 3377 3804 or via email at peopleandculture@stpeters.qld.edu.au. 
  • Eligibility Requirements 
  • All 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 visit the Blue Card Services website. 
  • Applicants are expected to support the Christian Ethos of the College. 
  • 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.