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,andmissionorganisations
• 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.

(BrisbaneSchoolofTheologyisanaffiliatedcollegeoftheAustralianUniversityofTheTheology)