Principal (President/CEO Equivalent)

Missional, Academic & Church-Engaged Leader 

Brisbane School of Theology (BST) invites applications from global leaders with a passion for Christ-centred formation, rigorous theological education, and partnership with the church for mission. BST forms Christians for maturity, ministry, and mission through academically excellent, pastorally informed, interdenominational theological education. 

This is a senior leadership role shaping mission, culture, academic quality, and global partnerships. An Operations Manager leads day-to-day operations (governance workflows, compliance, HR systems, staffing administration, finance), enabling the Principal to focus on theological leadership, partnerships, strategy, and formation. 

The role 

• 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 

The candidate 

• 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. 

Applications 

International applicants welcomed. To apply: Send a cover letter explaining why you are the right person for this position, together with your CV via the 'Apply' button above (e:info@bst.qld.edu.au). 

Applications close: 15 May 2026

Further information available on request. Relocation support available. International applicants should recognise that the successful candidate will need an appropriate Australian working visa. 

(Brisbane School of Theology is an affiliated college of the Australian University of Theology)

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