Band Conductor Opportunities for Primary School Band Programs

Key Music Australia; Hornsby; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Key Music Australia seeks engaging Primary School Band Conductors to join our staff in 2027. Conductors lead Training/Beginner and Intermediate Bands in our schools, with bands ranging 15–40 students.

We offer casual or permanent part-time opportunities, with early-morning rehearsals (7:30am–9:00am) on several school days, starting from February, and a flexible schedule across the upper North Shore.

Qualifications

• You're passionate about music and enjoy passing it to primary school students.
• You can conduct a range of bands, including absolute beginners.
• You bring strong classroom management for a positive learning environment.
• You communicate well with kids and collaborate with our team.
• You tailor approach to musical commitment and keep to schedules.
• Punctuality and reliability are essential; WWCC is required or obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Lead training/beginner and intermediate bands in primary schools.
• Tutoring in small groups before/after school hours, where applicable.
• Collaborate with staff to monitor student progress and band quality.
• Maintain a positive, engaging learning environment and reliable schedule.

Skills

Music passion

Conducting

Classroom management

Communication

Punctuality

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Band Conductor Opportunities for Primary School Band Programs

We are looking for engaging Primary School Band Conductors to join our staff team in 2027.

Our Conductors lead our Training / Beginner and Intermediate Bands in our schools. Bands range in size from around 15-40 students dependent on school.

We are looking for Band Conductors interested in a combination of conducting and tutoring work or stand alone Band Conductors.

We are looking for engaging Primary School Band Conductors to join our staff team in 2027.

Our Conductors lead our Training / Beginner and Intermediate Bands in our schools. Bands range in size from around 15-40 students dependent on school.

We are looking for Band Conductors interested in a combination of conducting and tutoring work or stand alone Band Conductors.

About Us

Key Music Australia has been working with Primary School Band Programs for over 20 years.

We provide Band Conductors for Beginner and Senior Bands and Music Tutors for Brass, Woodwind, and Percussion (primarily in group lessons) for primary school students in Years 3-6.

We currently work with 6 Primary Schools on the upper North Shore and surrounding areas, and expect this number to grow in the coming years. Our motto is ‘Making Band Fun’ and our Band Programs are focused on providing music education that is accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

About our Conductors

Our work follows the NSW school term calendar, and our Bands generally rehearse before school. As such, availability between 7:30am–9:00am on several school mornings each week is essential. Conductors must be available to commence ongoing work from February, and be able to commit to a consistent schedule for the full school year. Some training may be held during Term 4 depending on your availability.

We tailor our roles to match your talent. Casual or permanent Part Time opportunities are available for the right candidates.

For Conductors who are also interested in Music Tuition - we offer tutoring in Brass, Woodwind, and Percussion onsite at each school in small group lessons before and after school hours, with some limited tuition work available within school hours.

Our Conductors and Tutors collaborate on student progress to ensure that our bands sound great, and there is support and training if you need it, or want to expand your current skill set. Most importantly, we think being part of the School Band is a pretty awesome introduction to music, and our Conductors must live and breathe our motto of ‘Making Band Fun’.

About You

• You're passionate about Music and have a genuine interest in passing that on to primary school-agestudents

• You have the confidence to Conduct a range of primary school bands—including absolute beginners who are just starting their musical journey.

• You bring strong classroom‑management skills, creating a positive, focused learning environment where students feel supported, engaged, and ready to succeed.

• You have great communication skills - you can build rapport with kids and work collaboratively with our team

• You can tailor your approach to suit the musical commitment of our students - some are interested in exams and advancement, lots just want to have a fun band experience

• You are known for your punctuality and reliability, and you get that young kids (and their parents) are depending on you

• You must have a paid Working With Children Check (WWCC) or be willing to get one

• As some of our schools are hard to get to, having your driver's license and access to a car is helpful

If this sounds like you, please head over to our website and complete our online application form (do not apply via Seek)- www.myschoolband.com.au/jobs

Remuneration will be negotiated based on your skill set, experience, and range of availability.

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Key Music Australia currently works at the following primary schools, you must be prepared to travel to these locations:

• Asquith Public School

• Carlingford Public School

• Hornsby South Public School

• Mt Colah Public School

• West Pennant Hills Public School

• West Pymble Public School