Employment

Permanent Position | 45 weeks per year

37.5 hours per week | $39.90 per hour

Are you someone who enjoys working in a dynamic school environment, loves working with children, and thrives on using your initiative? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We are seeking experienced, enthusiastic, and professional Receptionists to join our welcoming school community. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a vibrant, student-centred environment by providing exceptional front-of-house support to students, staff, families, and visitors.

What You’ll Be Doing
• Welcoming visitors and creating a warm, friendly school environment
• Answering calls and providing information to parents and staff
• Assisting with student attendance and general school administration
• Providing first aid to students

Who We’re Looking For
• Friendly and approachable personality
• Comfortable working with children and families
• Quick thinker who takes initiative in a fast-paced setting
• Willing to learn and adapt to different tasks
• Confident in handling a multi-line switchboard and answering the phone

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application including:

• A cover letter (no more than two pages) responding to the selection questions below
• A current resume, including the contact details of two referees

As part of your cover letter, please address the following:

1. What interests you about working as a Receptionist in a school environment, and what strengths would you bring to this role?
2. Describe a time when you had to work closely with others who had different communication or working styles. How did you maintain positive working relationships while also confidently advocating for yourself when needed?
3. How do you ensure your communication remains warm, professional, and clear when speaking with a wide range of people—such as parents, staff, and students?
4. Please outline any experience you have with administrative tasks, customer service, or handling phone enquiries.

Applicants must hold (or be willing to obtain) a Working with Children Check for paid employment and HLTAID012 First Aid qualification.

Hours of Work
This is a full-time position of 7.5 hours per day, 37.5 hours per week, worked across 45 weeks per year. Due to the operational requirements of the role, including the need for consistent front-of-house service and continuity for students, families, and staff, the College requires the position to be performed by one employee on a full-time basis. As such, the role is not available as a part-time arrangement.

School Receptionist Job Description

Applications close 14 December 2025.

Commencement
This position will commence on 12 January 2026.

Enquiries
Tahnee Wilson
Executive Assistant to the Principal
Ph: 08 8725 1430
Email: [email protected]

Applications
Mandy Taylor
HR & Compliance Manager
Email: [email protected]

Multiple roles available

Permanent part time positions – Up to 30 hours per week 

Term time only | $39.90 per hour

Are you passionate about making a difference in students’ lives? At St Martins Lutheran College, we’re seeking enthusiastic and caring Learning Assistants to help our students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This is your chance to work in a welcoming, Christ-centred community where your efforts will create a lasting impact.

As a Learning Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students’ learning and wellbeing by delivering tailored educational programs and activities under the guidance of teachers. This role involves encouraging inclusion, assisting with interventions for students with diverse learning needs, and contributing to a positive and engaging school environment. With a focus on collaboration and adaptability, the Learning Assistant also provides essential support to teachers while promoting student success and independence across all year levels.

There are multiple part-time positions available offering up to 30 hours per week during term time. These roles will commence in January 2026.

St Martins Lutheran College is a welcoming, caring, Christ-centred learning community where students grow, flourish, and are inspired to make a difference. We are an R–12 coeducational independent school located in the beautiful city of Mount Gambier.

Applications should be forwarded via email by 7 December 2025, including a cover letter briefly addressing the person specification and a resume that includes the contact details of at least two referees.

The appointment of a successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including a current working with children check. St Martins Lutheran College has a zero-tolerance approach regarding harm to children and young people and is committed to acting in students’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm.

Learning Assistant Job Description

Enquiries and Applications to:
Mandy Taylor
HR & Compliance Manager
Ph 08 8725 1430
Email: [email protected]

Salary from $86,949 to $120,382 pa (depending on experience)

To commence in January 2026

0.6 FTE Fixed-term position for 12 months

This newly created role presents an exciting opportunity for an educator with a passion for Inclusive Education to help shape and strengthen our whole-school approach to supporting diverse learners. Working across R–12, the Inclusion Teacher will play a key role in building staff capability, fostering collaborative practice, and ensuring every student can access, participate in, and engage meaningfully in their learning.

St Martins Lutheran College is a welcoming, caring, and Christ-centred learning community where students grow, flourish, and are inspired to make a difference. As an R–12 co-educational independent school located in the beautiful city of Mount Gambier, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of connection, curiosity, and continual growth. Applicants must be supportive of the Christian ethos of the College.

Applications close: Monday 1 December 2025 at 9:00 am

Applications should include a cover letter briefly addressing the person specification and current resume including the contact details of at least three referees (one of whom should ideally be your most recent Head of School or Principal).

The appointment of a successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including a current working with children check. St Martins Lutheran College has a zero-tolerance approach regarding harm to children and young people and is committed to acting in students’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm.

Inclusion Teacher (R-12)

Enquiries to:
Mrs Jo Patterson
Head of Learning, Teaching & Innovation (R-12)
Ph 0456 403 386
Email: [email protected]

Applications to:
Mandy Taylor
HR & Compliance Manager
Email: [email protected]

If you would like to join the College as a relief teacher please complete the form below.

To be appointed as a relief teacher you must hold a current SA Teacher’s Registration, Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect (RRHAN) Certificate and First Aid qualifications