Language Assistant, German

An Opportunity

Luther College seeks to appoint a highly motivated German Language Assistant to provide oral language and conversation support to individual students as well as small groups of students across senior year levels.

Being a German native speaker, you will work alongside our extraordinary supportive language teaching and learning team to promote a lifelong love of learning the German language by helping students develop their speaking skills as well as supporting the work of classroom teachers.

This is a casual position with the successful applicant being required to work on either Tuesday or Thursday, commencing as soon as possible.

About You

You are friendly, energetic and approachable with a natural flair for providing great customer service. You will have great interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide a warm and positive service to our community.

About Us

Luther College is a faith-based coeducational secondary school located in the Melbourne suburb of Croydon Hills, just minutes from the picturesque Yarra Valley. Set on 30 acres, our lush, beautiful grounds together with an extensive range of modern facilities offers students the ideal place to learn, grow and achieve their personal best.

Driving innovative, contemporary teaching and learning, our college is committed to providing rich, personalised learning experiences that encourage student agency and develop the essential knowledge, skills and attributes young people need to contribute confidently to community.

Luther College is proud to offer a values-based, Lutheran educational service that promotes a culture of inclusivity and equal opportunity. 

Benefits You Can Expect

Our people are the backbone of our enviable community and culture, and together produce high quality teaching and learning experiences for our students. We offer a range of general and role specific benefits in recognition of the ongoing valuable contributions our staff make. Examples include:

• Flexible shift offerings to contribute to work/life/study balance
• No requirement for work during school holiday periods

The Application Process

Please apply via the college employment webpage, addressing your application to the Principal, uploading the following documentation:

• A cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (please refer to the Position Description)
• Resume
• References
• Evidence of a current employer Working with Children Check (WWCC), which will need to be transferred to Luther College if successfully appointed
• Evidence of a current, satisfactory national police check (within 12 months of issue)
• Evidence of your right to work in Australia (copy of your passport or birth certificate)

Applications close: Sunday 30th November 2025.

For recruitment and role enquiries, please contact Human Resources on

The college reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the closing date for applications. We thank you for your understanding.

Applicants must be willing to support the college's approach to excellence in Christian co-education.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

All students who attend Luther College have a right to feel and to be safe. The wellbeing and safety of all students in our care is our first priority and we have zero tolerance to child abuse. The college has a commitment to child safety and all staff will be responsible for understanding, applying and promoting the college's commitment to child safety, and its related policies and procedures.

Luther College requires all applicants to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and comply with the college's Child Protection Program as a prerequisite condition of employment.

Visit our website for more information and for a copy of our Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safe Program – Child Safety Adult Code of Conduct ).

To apply, please visit the Luther Careers Page here Employment | Luther College Croydon