Job Vacancy - Program Director, Spiritual Direction Formation Program

Program Director of St Francis Spiritual Direction Formation Program

About the Position

St Francis College (the theological college for the Anglican Church Southern Queensland) is located on beautiful grounds in Milton. 

The College is seeking a new Program Director for our Spiritual Direction Formation Program.  The program is a well-established four-year course including both contemplative learning and supervised practicum.  The director is responsible for curriculum oversight, coordinating the supervision team, and ensuring quality practice of spiritual direction. The current program is formally recognised by the AECSD (Australian Ecumenical Council for Spiritual Direction) and the new program director will work with the faculty of St Francis College to develop a version of the program that will be accredited by the University of the Divinity.
    
The ideal candidate will be an experienced spiritual director and accredited supervisor, deeply committed to listening to the heart and providing the environment for spiritual transformation. A Masters in Spiritual Direction or related discipline is needed to lead the program, with a Doctorate preferred. The program is offered both online and in person, however, the incumbent must be onsite at St Francis College at least four times a year, including scheduled face-to-face learning intensives in May and October.

FTE: 0.5 (five days a fortnight)

Salary Package: $45,000 - $50,000 (+ superannuation) depending on experience

Location: Milton, Queensland, with flexible work arrangements.

Other: Applications close on Saturday July 19, 2025.

To explore this opportunity further, please contact Rev’d Dr Ruth Mathieson (Executive Director of Ministry Education in the Anglican Church Southern Queensland):  executivedirector@ministryeducation.org.au

Applications need to include a current resume, a two page cover letter explaining what you will bring to this unique opportunity, and the names of three referees. Please send applications to the Rev’d Dr Ruth Mathieson (Executive Director of Ministry Education in the Anglican Church Southern Queensland):  executivedirector@ministryeducation.org.au.

 


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