Director of Music and Perfomance

Ambrose Treacy College; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambrose Treacy College in Indooroopilly, Brisbane, seeks a Director of Music and Performance for Years 4–12 to lead a contemporary, high-performing program and foster student artistic engagement across the College. The successful candidate will direct ensembles, plan performances and tours, and drive partnerships with schools and organisations.

The role requires visionary leadership, collaboration, and a proven track record developing excellence in music education within an Edmund Rice

Qualifications

• Lead and mentor a team of music conductors, tutors and staff.
• Direct ensembles and orchestras with an extensive calendar of rehearsals and performances.
• Develop a strategic vision for a centre of excellence in school music and performance.

Responsibilities

• Play a pivotal role in the collective leadership of the College, shaping the music program and its strategic direction.
• Lead and mentor a team of conductors, tutors and support staff to deliver high-quality student experiences.
• Direct and conduct ensembles and orchestras, including scheduling rehearsals, performances and showcase events.
• Provide students with opportunities to perform, tour and engage in immersive music experiences regionally, nationally and beyond.
• Foster strategic partnerships with other schools, universities and performance organisations.
• Drive student recruitment, retention and community engagement through a high-impact music program.
• Oversee resources, facilities, instruments and budgets with professionalism and accountability.
• Demonstrate energy, collaboration and a commitment to student wellbeing as a core leadership value.

Job description

Ambrose Treacy College – Indooroopilly QLD

Ambrose Treacy College (ATC) is a leading Catholic Years 4 – 12 boys school located in Indooroopilly with a cohort of 1,200 students. Founded in the Edmund Rice tradition, our deeply embedded values-led learning environment blends tradition with innovation to empower students to engage in contemporary learning and develop a strong sense of belonging.

This role is ideal for an exceptional leader who brings music and performance expertise, initiative and a collaborative spirit in understanding that leadership extends beyond managing a team and into shaping the broader opportunity for student artistic engagement across the College.

Director of Music and Performance Years 4 - 12

We seek an exceptional and visionary leader ready to make a meaningful contribution to develop, lead and elevate a contemporary, high-performing music program recognised for excellence across Brisbane and Queensland. The successful candidate will:

• Play a pivotal role in the collective leadership of the College, contributing to the strategic direction and ongoing evolution of our music and performance program, with a strong focus on excellence for our students.
• Develop and implement a strategic vision that positions the Music Program as a recognised centre of excellence.
• Exhibit demonstrated capacity to lead a vibrant culture of musical excellence, innovation and student participation.
• Demonstrate strong experience in directing and conducting ensembles and orchestras while overseeing an extensive calendar of rehearsals, performances, competitions and showcase events.
• Provide students with extraordinary opportunities to perform, tour and engage in music immersion experiences across regional, interstate and national settings, fostering excellence, confidence and lifelong connections to music.
• Foster strategic partnerships with leading schools, universities, performance organisations and industry experts.
• Lead and mentor a team of music conductors, tutors and support staff to rise and maintain an exceptionally high level of service to our students and the wider ATC community.
• Drive student recruitment, retention and community engagement through a high-impact music program that inspires participation, develops exceptional quality and unlocks extraordinary student potential.
• Actively manage program resources, facilities, instruments and budgets with professionalism and accountability.
• Bring energy, positivity, and a collaborative mindset to developing outstanding student music and performance opportunities.
• Show unwavering dedication to student wellbeing, recognising it as a core component of effective leadership.
• Hold current Queensland College of Teachers registration.

The successful candidate will be rewarded with:

• A Catholic faith-based creative, engaging, and welcoming workplace that nurtures professional curiosity, encourages innovation and supports lifelong leadership development within an Edmund Rice educational framework.
• A deeply supportive professional environment where ongoing growth, excellence and shared purpose are championed for the benefit of every learner and every leader.
• An inclusive and collaborative leadership culture where Middle Leaders work in genuine partnership to advance academic achievement and pastoral distinction across the College.

Applications for this position will close at 9.00am on Monday 16 November 2026.

Further information can be found on the College website (www.atc.qld.edu.au).

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Ambrose Treacy College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA's commitment to child protection policies and procedures.Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.