Contemporary Music Lead for K-12 Ensembles

JPC John Paul College; Shire of Central Goldfields; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Salary packaging

4 weeks annual leave (pro-rated)

On-campus gym access

Staff discounts for tuition

OSHC for staff children

Employee Assistance Program

Free on-site parking

Study support for qualifications

Professional development

Job summary

John Paul College in Daisy Hill invites a skilled musician-educator to lead our Contemporary Music program across Primary and Secondary campuses. This permanent, term-time role commences January 2027 and involves instrumental lessons, ensembles, and the Beginner Guitar program from Year 4 to Year 12.

You will oversee ensembles, mentor tutors, coordinate the program calendar, manage backline and assets, and build strong relationships with students, families and staff while maintaining a sizeable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in music, music education or related field.
• Passion for working with young people through teaching and ensembles.
• Experience leading jazz and contemporary bands.
• Teaching experience and program development in guitar, drums or keyboard.
• Experience directing contemporary ensembles.
• Mentoring diverse groups of people.
• Asset management and stakeholder collaboration experience.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects to deadlines.
• Proficiency with MS 365 and knowledge of Synergetic, SEQTA, SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct contemporary ensembles, including auditions and student placement.
• Develop a Year 4–12 progression framework and yearly plan with the Head of Performing Arts.
• Lead, mentor and support instrumental tutors and assist with recruitment and induction.
• Coordinate program calendar, rehearsals, workshops and master-classes.
• Manage backline, stage plans and event setup for internal and external performances.
• Oversee instrument inventory, loans, resources and licensing processes (AMEB/Trinity).
• Support transitions for students moving from Primary to Secondary.
• Build strong relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Maintain a teaching/ensemble load of at least 3 ensembles and ~60% of weekly hours.

Skills

Ensemble direction

Leadership

Mentoring

Program development

Student relations

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in music or music education

First Aid certificate (including CPR)

Blue Card / Working with Children Check

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Synergetic

SEQTA

SharePoint

Job description

John Paul College in Daisy Hill invites a skilled musician-educator to lead our Contemporary Music program across Primary and Secondary campuses. This permanent, term-time role commences January 2027 and involves instrumental lessons, ensembles, and the Beginner Guitar program from Year 4 to Year 12.

You will oversee ensembles, mentor tutors, coordinate the program calendar, manage backline and assets, and build strong relationships with students, families and staff while maintaining a sizeable