Location: Toowong, QLD
Location type: On-Site
Date advertised: 7th April 2026
Job Type: Full time
Closing Date: 15th May 2026
Principal | Brisbane School of Theology (BST)
Strategic, Missional & Academic Leader
Brisbane School of Theology (BST) is seeking a Christ-centred leader to serve as Principal. In service to God and in partnership with Christ’s church, BST equips Christians for maturity,
ministry, and mission through academically rigorous, pastorally informed theological education within a genuine, loving, interdenominational community.
This role provides spiritual, theological, academic, strategic, and relational leadership for the College. The Principal leads mission, culture, academic quality, partnerships, and together with the board provides institutional direction. The Principal works closely with the Operations Manager who leads the day-to-day operations (governance workflows, compliance, HR systems, staffing administration, finance).
The Opportunity
Lead BST’s Christ-centred vision, culture, and formation
Provide senior academic leadership and foster a healthy scholarly culture
Build deep partnerships with churches, denominations, and mission organisations
Lead strategic renewal with wisdom and gentleness
Represent BST publicly; cultivate donors and strategic partners
Provide strategic oversight of governance and regulatory stewardship in partnership with the Board and Operations Manager
About you
Mature Christian faith; evangelical, Bible-centred convictions with a generous spirit
Doctoral qualification in theology or a related discipline
Proven academic leadership and commitment to rigorous, pastorally-informed theological education
Strong relationship-builder with churches and mission agencies; cross-cultural and missional orientation
Wise change leader: relational, discerning, courageous
Comfortable leading through senior staff; builds trust, works collaboratively, defines clear accountability, enables strong ownership and initiative
Why BST?
BST is known for its strong communal formation, its interdenominational ethos, its cross-cultural focus, and unique missional opportunities.
You’ll shape a college committed to world-class theological education, deep formation, and real partnership with Christ’s church for mission into all the world.
(Brisbane School of Theology is an affiliated college of the Australian University of Theology)
To Apply
Send a cover letter explaining why you are the right person for this position, together with your CV to info@bst.qld.edu.au.
Applications close: 15 May 2026
Further information available on request.
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