Contemporary Music Co-Ordinator

John Paul College; Logan City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Rem Serv: salary packaging

4 weeks leave (pro-rated)

On-campus gym

Staff parking

OSHC for staff children

Professional development

Job summary

John Paul College seeks a skilled musician-educator to lead its Contemporary Music program across Primary and Secondary campuses. This permanent role is term-time based with extra weeks during holidays, starting January 2027.

You will direct ensembles, develop progression frameworks, mentor instrumental staff and coordinate calendars and performances, while maintaining a teaching load of at least three ensembles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in music, music education or a related field.
• Experience leading or managing jazz and contemporary bands.
• Proven teaching and program development in guitar, drum kit or contemporary keyboard.
• Experience in contemporary ensemble direction and assets management.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct contemporary ensembles, including auditions and student placement.
• Develop a Year 4 to 12 progression framework and an outcomes-based yearly plan with the Head of Performing Arts.
• Lead, mentor and support instrumental tutors in guitar, piano and drum kit.
• Coordinate program calendar, rehearsals, workshops and master-classes.
• Manage backline, stage plans and event setup for performances.
• Oversee instrument inventory, loans, licensing and external examinations.
• Support transitions from Primary to Secondary School.
• Build strong relationships with students, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Maintain a teaching and ensemble load of at least 3 ensembles and ~60% weekly hours.

Skills

Ensemble leadership

Teaching

Program development

Mentoring

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in music, music education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Synergetic

SEQTA

SharePoint

Job description

About the Opportunity

Ignite Ambition through music. John Paul College is looking for a skilled and energetic musician-educator to lead our Contemporary Music program across the Primary and Secondary campuses. This is a permanent role, during term-time only, and commencing in January 2027.

On 33 hectares in Daisy Hill, John Paul College is a place where ambition is encouraged and creativity has room to grow. We are a co-educational College from Early Learning to Year 12, with purpose-built performing arts spaces and a community that celebrates every student’s talent.

About the Role

As Contemporary Music Co-ordinator, you will bring the vision of our Performing Arts Strategic Plan to life by leading our Contemporary Music program, including instrumental lessons, rock bands, jazz bands and Beginner Guitar program a from Year 4 to Year 12.

You will:

• Oversee and direct contemporary ensembles, including auditions and student placement
• Develop a Year 4 to 12 progression framework and an outcomes-based yearly plan with the Head of Performing Arts
• Lead, mentor and support our specialist instrumental tutors in guitar, contemporary piano and drum kit, and help with their recruitment and induction
• Co-ordinate the contemporary program calendar, rehearsal schedules, workshops and master-classes
• Manage backline, stage plans and event set-up for internal and external performances
• Oversee instrument inventory and loans, resources, AMCOS licensing and external examination processes (AMEB/Trinity)
• Support a smooth transition for students moving from Primary to Secondary School
• Build strong, responsive relationships with students, parents, carers and colleagues
• Maintain an appropriate personal teaching and ensemble instruction load of no fewer than 3 ensembles and approximately 60% of allocated weekly hours in total.

This is a permanent part-time role working full-time hours during term time, plus three additional weeks in school holidays - normally the weeks prior to the commencement of Terms 1, 2 and 3, or as negotiated with the Head of Performing Arts. You will attend key College events such as Mayfair and Speech Night, Performing Arts events and competitions.

The full position description can be viewed here.

About You

You are a natural leader with a strong musical background, who loves seeing young people grow through ensemble playing.

You bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in music, music education or a related field
• A genuine passion for working with young people, ideally through teaching, tutoring or ensemble leadership
• Proven experience leading or managing jazz and contemporary bands
• Proven teaching experience and program development in guitar, drum kit or contemporary keyboard
• Experience in contemporary ensemble direction
• Demonstrated experience managing and mentoring a diverse group of people
• Experience managing assets and working with stakeholders in both rehearsal and performance settings
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects to deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, and knowledge of Synergetic, SEQTA and SharePoint (or the willingness to learn)
• Alignment with our values of Mutual Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence, and support for the College’s Christian Ecumenical ethos

You will also hold, or be able to obtain, a current First Aid certificate including CPR, and a current Blue Card or Positive Notice Working with Children check.

What We Offer

• Generous remuneration package
• Eligible to access salary packaging through our provider, RemServ
• Excellent leave entitlements, including 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rated) and paid parental leave
• Access to our on-campus gym and staff pool
• Discounted tuition fees at John Paul College for staff children
• Complimentary on-campus OSHC for staff children
• Corporate discounts with partners such as RemServ, Mazda, Medibank and Commonwealth Bank
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free on-site car parking
• Study support for further qualifications
• Strong focus on professional development

John Paul College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The College reserves its right to interview and offer this role prior to the closing date of this advertisement. If you are interested in joining John Paul College, please do not hesitate in applying as soon as possible.

John Paul College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We embed child safety into everything we do, including how we recruit and support our people. All successful candidates will be required to hold a current Blue Card prior to commencing employment and may be subject to disclosure and suitability checks as part of Queensland's Reportable Conduct Scheme.