Magnify your worth as a member of our inclusive College Community, developing people of character, who embody Uniting Church values in the community.
- A community of Belonging - We value Community and Justice.
- A community of Believing - We value Faith and Love.
- A community that is Becoming - We value Hope and Courage.
Expressions of Interest:
Relief Teacher and/or Relief Learning Assistant
The Lakes College welcomes expressions of interest for relief teaching and teacher aide work across our Primary and Secondary schools at any time during the year.
To be considered, please email the following information to [email protected]
- Cover letter confirming availability and any College connections you have (prior or existing)
- Current resume detailing your work experience as specific to the role
- Contact details for three (3) referees (preferably former direct supervisors)
- Proof of Queensland Teacher Registration (Teacher candidates only)
- Paid Working with Children Check Blue Card (Learning Assistant Candidates only)
- Proof of current vaccination status (the College is considered as a high-risk setting)
- Copies of your formal qualifications as specific to the role you have applied for
Position Descriptions:
All enquiries should be directed to [email protected] or (07) 3491 5555.
Vocational Teacher Aide Placements
The Lakes College will not be taking on any vocational placements until Semester 2 of 2022.
Candidates enrolled to study a Certificate III in Educational Support can apply for a Vocational Teacher Aide placement at any time during the year, however applications are pooled for consideration as part of two block placements per year.
Block placement one covers Term 1 & 2 and Block placement 2 covers Term 3 & 4.
Places are limited, and successful candidates must be prepared to work across both the Primary and Secondary schools. A vocational placement with the College does not guarantee employment with the College on completion of your course.
To be considered, please email the following information to [email protected]
- Cover letter confirming availability and any College connections you have (past, present and future)
- Current resume detailing your work experience as specific to the role
- Proof of enrollment in a Certificate III in Educational Support course
- Current Volunteer Working with Children Check Blue Card
- Contact details for three (3) referees (preferably former direct supervisors)
Volunteer Roles
Candidates can apply for a Volunteer role at any time during the year. All Volunteers – except if an approved or registered teacher and a volunteer parent of a child attending the school – must hold a current Volunteer Working with Children Check Blue Card
To be considered, please email the following information to [email protected]
Employment & Your Privacy
When applying for a vacancy at The Lakes College you will be confirming you have read and accepted the terms and conditions under The Privacy Act.
Current Vacancies:
Assistant Swim Coach
TLC AQUATIC PRECINCT
The Lakes College Aquatic Precinct is home to TLC Learn to Swim and TLC Swim Squad. Our facilities include a 25-meter outdoor and 20-meter indoor pool, covered grandstand facilities, onsite parking and modern amenities.
BETTER CONNECTED at The Lakes College!
Are you passionate about working with young people and supporting the development of swimmers and athletes in an inclusive, safe and respectful environment?
The Lakes College is looking to appoint a permanent part time Assistant Swim Coach to support the continued growth of the Aquatic Precinct.
This role is the perfect opportunity, regardless of your experience in swim coaching. We welcome all applicants who have engaged in swim coaching previously or are looking to Level up as an Assistant Swim Coach.
Support is available through the College for candidates to attain role specific qualifications.
Due to the diverse array of the programs on offer through the Aquatic Precinct, there may also be additional opportunities for candidates to engage in other programs such as TLC Learn to Swim and TLC School Swimming.
As Assistant Swim Coach you will be supported in your management of our Development and Regional Squad Programs, ensuring all squad participants can engage at their highest level, fostering strong links and philosophical progression through established pathways from Learn-to-Swim to School Swimming and Elite Performance Swimming.
Candidates must be available to work across a range of before and after school hour shifts and on weekends.
Candidates with qualifications in strength and conditioning or athletics development are encouraged to apply with gym facilities due to commence on site in 2026.
To be considered for this role, please submit a detailed resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Further details including a 'Position Description' document for more details.
Your cover letter should address the following:
- Why you’re interested in becoming a swim coach and what draws you to this opportunity
- What aspects of the role you’re most excited to grow and explore
- Any experience you have working with children, young people, or in a team environment
- How you demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and a positive attitude in your work or studies
- How you motivate and support swimmers (or others you’ve coached or mentored) to achieve their best
Property Services Officer (Grounds and Maintenance)
Job description
BETTER CONNECTED at The Lakes College!
We invite candidates to apply for the position of Property Services Office (Grounds and Maintenance) on a full-time basis.
The Lakes College is a thriving and inclusive P-12 independent school located in the heart of North Lakes. As a Ministry of the Uniting Church, Our Learning Environment stands on the College Values of Faith, Hope, Love, Courage, Community and Justice. We are a community committed to Mission and Service, Allyship and Sustainability.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Working under the general direction of the Director of Property Services you will support the operational requirements of the College through your stewardship of our many and varied places and spaces.
As a Property Services Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily work organisation of job tasks scheduled through Spiceworks, ensuring property service and maintenance functions across the College are completed in accordance with existing frameworks, procedures, and budget, and to a high standard.
Candidates must be physically fit to meet the inherent to this position which includes the manual handling of goods and deliveries, safely handle organic and chemical pesticides and sprays, undertaking general building and grounds maintenance, operating plant, machinery and equipment, and legally operating a motor vehicle as regular and routine tasks for the Property Services Officer.
The successful candidate will be required to work Monday to Friday from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm, although some flexibility may be required around these start and finish times to help manage the demands of the Property Services Team, within a busy educational setting.
Whilst trade qualifications are not required, the successful candidates must be able to troubleshoot and attend to basis maintenance requests.
Candidates for this role must address the following selection criteria:
- Demonstrated practical experience with regards to site and facilities maintenance and a variety of labouring activities
- Experience with diagnostic fault finding and ability to troubleshoot quickly to keep the plant running at optimum levels.
- Competencies and knowledge around tool maintenance and the completion of minor works.
- Demonstrated experience supporting workplace health, safety and the environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, time management and planning and scheduling skills, with strong stakeholder management.
- Experience with MS office programs – Word, Excel & Outlook - and maintenance system software an advantage.
- Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and Open C Class Driver's License.
- Be reliable and punctual with a positive attitude.
- Willingness to support the College’s core values as a Ministry of the Uniting Church.
Please refer to the Position Description for more details about the role.
Please email your application to [email protected] by 3:00 pm on 10 November 2025, however the College may close this recruitment campaign sooner should a suitable candidate be confirmed.
LIFT Mentor Teacher (Primary Learning Support)
We invite candidates to apply for the position of LIFT Mentor Teacher (Primary). This will be a permanent part-time (0.4 FTE) role commencing in January 2026.
LIFT - Learning Intervention for Transformation
As a Primary LIFT Mentor Teacher, you will aspire to develop the capabilities of our ‘Lakes Learners’ with the passion and drive to generate knowledge, spark curiosity, build character and promote connection within our inclusive College Community.
Responsible to the Head of Primary, you will partner with Classroom Teachers to develop and deliver differentiated educational programs to suit the individual learning needs of our students providing both stretch and support to our Lakes Learners.
You will also be tasked with the caseload management of students across the Primary School.
In your application, please include a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) which addresses the following key selection criteria along with a detailed resume.
- Demonstrated understanding of various pedagogical approaches and age-appropriate strategies to cater for the development and delivery of differentiated learning programs across years Prep to 6.
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with teachers and Learning Assistants to ensure stakeholder engagement and the implementation of effective intervention strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to engage students in rich learning experiences that facilitate their language acquisition.
- Demonstrated experience building a culture of positive relationship management with students, families, and colleagues.
- Commitment to the Uniting Church ethos and an inclusive College community.
- Current Queensland College of Teachers registration.
Further details including a 'position description' and 'Our Teaching & Learning Culture' documents for more details.
Please email your application to [email protected] by 3.00 pm on Monday 10 November 2025.
EAL/D Mentor Teacher (7-12)
We invite candidates to apply for the position of EAL/D Mentor Teacher (7-12). This will be a permanent part-time (0.5 FTE) role commencing in January 2026.
As an EAL/D Mentor Teacher, you will aspire to develop the capabilities of our ‘Lakes Learners’ with the passion and drive to generate knowledge, spark curiosity, build character and promote connection within our inclusive College Community.
Responsible to the Head of Secondary, you will develop, coordinate, and deliver a culturally appropriate individualised English language program to support and progress students through the NLLIA ESL Bandscales.
You will also be tasked with the caseload management for the EAL/D student cohort across the Secondary School.
Candidates must hold a current TESOL and ESL Bandscale qualifications or be working towards the attainment of one.
In your application, please include a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) which addresses the following key selection criteria along with a detailed resume.
- Demonstrated understanding of EAL/D progression and current NLLIA Bandscales including the application of these Bandscales for all new EAL/D students upon commencement at the College.
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with teachers and Learning Assistants to ensure stakeholder engagement and the implementation of effective intervention strategies.
- Demonstrated understanding of various pedagogical approaches and age-appropriate strategies to cater for the receptive and expressive English language needs of secondary EAL/D students.
- Demonstrated ability to engage students in rich learning experiences that facilitate their language acquisition.
- Demonstrated experience building a culture of positive relationship management with students, families, and colleagues.
- Commitment to the Uniting Church ethos and an inclusive College community.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications as needed for the role (i.e. Education and TESOL | Bandscales).
- Current Queensland College of Teachers registration.
Refer to the 'position description' and 'Our Teaching and Learning Culture' documents for more details.
Application must be sent to [email protected] by 3.00 pm on Monday 27 October 2025.
Science Teacher
We are seeking to engage a dynamic Science Teacher to commence in January 2026.
Because we are a growing Secondary School, this full-time appointment includes a permanent 0.6 FTE and a fixed term 0.4 FTE (leave cover contract).
Candidates with previous experience teaching Senior Physics in the QCAA system and ACARA General Sciences will be considered favorably.
As a Secondary Science Teacher, you will aspire to develop the capabilities of our ‘Lakes Learners’ with the passion and drive to generate knowledge, spark curiosity, build character and promote connection within our inclusive College Community.
Responsible to the Head of Secondary, you will act under the direction of the curriculum Heads of Faculty, developing and delivering a contemporary, innovative curriculum innovative curriculum which is underpinned by clear expectations and high-quality learning outcomes.
As a Physics Teacher, you will provide students with an opportunity to systematically explore the universe and its constituents - matter, energy, space and time - and the fundamental forces that govern their interactions.
As the foundation upon which all other sciences and technologies have advanced, you will take out students on a journey to understand intuitively how the world works, using qualitative and quantitively models and theories to visualise, explain and predict physical phenomena.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate their understanding of the relevant QCAA and ACARA curriculum and how they can apply it in a contemporary educational setting, while also catering to the learning needs of their students.
In your application, please include a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) which addresses the following key selection criteria along with a detailed resume.
- Demonstrated experience developing an engaging teaching and learning culture as an experienced Physics teacher.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant science curriculum for both senior secondary and junior secondary.
- Demonstrated experience building a culture of positive relationship management with students, families, and colleagues.
- Commitment to the Uniting Church ethos and an inclusive College community.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications as needed for the role.
- Current Queensland College of Teachers registration.
Please refer to the position description and Our Teaching and Learning Culture documents for more details.
For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Mr. Mathew Stein, Deputy Princiapal Curriculum, Professional Practice and Transformation on 34915500 or [email protected].
Application must be sent to [email protected].
Sport Coaches (Accredited)
We are specifically seeking candidates with coaching accreditation in the disciplines of Football (Soccer), Volleyball and Basketball.
THE LAKES COLLEGE
The Lakes College is a co-educational Christian school that sits within the broader story and identity of the Uniting Church in Australia, fostering the strong traditions of quality education provided in Uniting Church Schools.
The College seeks to produce ‘future ready’ graduates, who are curious, connected and people of character. The College develops in students an enthusiasm for learning and provides a strong focus on academic achievement across the disciplines.
TLC BEYOND PROGRAM
Our educational philosophy is focused on the whole child - intellectual, cultural, physical, social, and spiritual. A balanced approach to education through quality curricular and extracurricular programs providing opportunities for students to explore their potential.
Sport at TLC has a strong emphasis on participation, teamwork, and personal fitness in an environment where students are encouraged to reach their individual full potential.
From high performance athletes through to recreational participants, our young people are very well catered for through tailored offerings at TLC and a diverse array of exceptional onsite facilities including:
- A multi-purpose hall with sprung timber flooring.
- An Aquatic Precinct with an outdoor 25-metre heated pool for competitive swimming as well as a dedicated indoor learn to swim pool.
- Outdoor multi-purpose courts
- Multiple green spaces marked out to support a variety of sporting pursuits
- Three full size ovals complete with a grass athletics track and long jump pit
- Onsite gymnasium facilities (Currently being upgraded for a 2026 completion)
ABOUT THE ROLE
At TLC, we provide our students with the opportunity to play a variety of sports in a healthy, respectful, safe, and competitive environment. The College’s curriculum has been carefully designed to cater for and be inclusive of all students in both an academic and sporting sense.
As such we are seeking experienced, passionate and accredited Sport Coaches to support the following disciplines and areas.
- Football (Soccer) | Minimum Football Australia C Licence
- Volleyball | Minimum Volleyball Australia Level 2 Coach Accreditation
- Basketball | Minimum Basketball Australia Club Coach Accreditation
Candidates must also be available to support the following coaching days and times during the school year:
- Wednesday from 12.10 pm to 3.10 pm (3 hours).
- Thursday from 12:10 pm to 3:10 pm (3 hours).
- Friday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm (2 hours)
Additional hours and opportunities will be available to suitable candidates such as attending sporting events and competitions and delivering additional programs and sessions.
Candidates must have or be willing to obtain current First Aid and CPR. Although not essential, candidates with additional qualifications in sport and / or coaching will be considered favourably.
For further details about the role please refer to the position description.
Candidates must provide a ‘detailed’ resume (including formal certificates and qualifications) to [email protected].
Property Services Officer (Cleaner)
We are looking to engage a number of AM and PM cleaners to commence with the College in January 2025.
- Be a strong steward for our growing modern campus with contemporary facilities.
- Care for our inclusive community as a safe place and space for our young people.
As a Property Services Officer (Cleaner) you will understand and support the need for a clean and sanitary environment, as essential for fostering a safe and conducive learning atmosphere, actively contributing to routine and schedule cleaning services.
Your stewardship of the College will be central in maintaining the hygiene and appearance of the College facilities, as well as providing support for other essential services and functional areas across the College.
Candidates must be physical fit with an understanding of work health and safety and manual handling protocols.
As a permanent part time Property Services Officer (Cleaner) some flexibility may be required to help manage the demands of the Property Services Team, within a busy educational setting.
Candidates for this role must address the following selection criteria:
- Basic knowledge of cleaning techniques and safety procedures.
- Ability to perform general labor tasks and basic maintenance.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a busy and dynamic team.
- Flexibility and willingness to undertake a variety of tasks to support the College community.
- Willingness to support the College’s core values as a Ministry of the Uniting Church.
Please refer to the position description for further details.
Please email your application to [email protected].
Swim Teachers (Casual)
Are you passionate about swimming as an important child development strategy?
The Lakes College Aquatic Precinct is a vibrant community in North Lakes, Brisbane! Our team are dedicated to nurturing talent, promoting physical wellbeing and fostering a love for the water.
TLC Learn to Swim (TLC Learn to Swim - Swim Club) are currently seeking passionate and adaptable Swim Teachers (experienced and trainees) to join their team and support a new, innovative approach to swim education.
Candidates must be enthusiastic about working with children and committed to fostering a positive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
To be successful in this role, you must have:
- A genuine passion for working with children as you create a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment where they are encouraged to explore and grow.
- Flexibility and creativity in your delivery of engaging swim lessons using a child-centred, play-based methodology.
- A willingness to learn and implement innovative teaching methods that adapt to suit individual learning needs and developmental stages.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills as a collaborative team member focused on enhanced program delivery.
Qualifications:
- Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) – essential.
- Swim Teaching Certificate – preferred but not essential as training can be provided through the College.
- Availability to work weekends and at least one weekday afternoon or evening shift.
Ready to dive in and make some waves?
Please email your application to [email protected] and include the following details where applicable.
- Cover letter and detailed resume.
- Email contacts for at least two (2) referees.
- Current Blue Card (Working With Children Check).
- Current CPR certification.
- Current Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Certificate.
Further details please refer to the Swim Teacher Position Description.