Director of Music and Performance

Ambrose Treacy College; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catholic faith-based workplace

Supportive professional environment

Collaborative leadership culture

Job summary

Ambrose Treacy College in Indooroopilly invites an exceptional leader to develop, lead and elevate a contemporary, high‑performing music program for Years 4–12. The role focuses on ensembles, performances, tours and partnerships that enhance student engagement across Brisbane and Queensland.

The Director will drive strategic direction, mentor a team of conductors and tutors, oversee calendars and budgets, and foster a vibrant culture of musical excellence while ensuring student wellbeing and

Qualifications

• Hold current Queensland College of Teachers registration.
• Experience directing ensembles and orchestras.
• Ability to lead and develop a music program with a calendar of rehearsals, performances, competitions and showcases.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and evolution of the music and performance program with a focus on student excellence.
• Direct and conduct ensembles and orchestras; oversee rehearsals, performances, tours and events.
• Foster partnerships with schools, universities, performance organisations and industry experts.
• Lead and mentor a team of conductors, tutors and support staff to deliver high-quality student experiences.
• Drive student recruitment, retention and community engagement through a high-impact music program.
• Oversee program resources, facilities, instruments and budgets with accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Music direction

Ensembles & orchestras

Strategic vision

Partnerships

Budget management

Staff mentoring

Student wellbeing focus

Education

Teaching registration (QCT)

Job description

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).

Applications must be submitted via SEEK only.

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.

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

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