Head of Cocurricular Music

St Rita's College; Albion; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

St Rita's College is seeking an accomplished music educator to lead and develop the Cocurricular Music Program across Years 5–12. You will provide strategic direction, artistic leadership and mentor a team of staff, tutors and conductors to foster musical excellence and inclusion.

The role involves overseeing instrumental, choral and musical theatre pathways, concerts, festivals and the College Musical, while building strong relationships with families and external organisations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent meeting Queensland registration requirements.
• Proven experience leading or coordinating a school music program or similar.
• Advanced musical expertise, including ensemble leadership, conducting and performance direction.
• Strong knowledge of instrumental and choral music education and contemporary teaching practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and develop staff and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cocurricular Music Program's strategic development and delivery across instrumental, choral and musical theatre pathways.
• Provide artistic and educational leadership through high-quality conducting, teaching and performance practice.
• Lead, mentor and develop music staff to build a high-performing, collaborative team.
• Oversee concerts, festivals, tours, competitions and the College Musical.
• Build strong relationships with students, families, staff and external music organisations.
• Manage program operations, resources and budgets to support sustainable growth and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Ensemble leadership

Conducting

Performance direction

Instrumental knowledge

Choral education knowledge

Catholic ethos alignment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent (Queensland registration)

Job description

Inspire creativity. Lead musical excellence. Make a difference.

St Rita's College is seeking an accomplished and passionate music educator to lead and develop our vibrant Cocurricular Music Program.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic and artistic leadership across instrumental and choral music, ensembles and musical theatre, creating outstanding opportunities for students to develop their musical talents, creativity and confidence.

About the Role

Reporting to the Deputy Principal, the Head of Cocurricular Music is responsible for the strategic direction, leadership and management of the College's Cocurricular Music Program across Years 5 - 12.

Leading a team of music staff, tutors and conductors, you will foster a culture of musical excellence, collaboration and inclusion while ensuring the program delivers exceptional student experiences and outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the strategic development and delivery of the Cocurricular Music Program, including instrumental, choral and musical theatre pathways.

Providing artistic and educational leadership through high-quality conducting, teaching and performance practice.

Leading, mentoring and developing music staff to build a high-performing and collaborative team.

Overseeing concerts, festivals, tours, competitions and the College Musical.

Building strong relationships with students, families, staff and external music organisations.

Managing program operations, resources and budgets to support sustainable growth and continuous improvement.

About You

You are an accomplished music educator and inspiring leader with the vision and expertise to build a dynamic, inclusive and high-achieving music program.

You will bring:

A Bachelor’s degree in Education or an equivalent qualification meeting Queensland registration requirements.

Proven experience leading or coordinating a school music program or similar.

Advanced musical expertise, including ensemble leadership, conducting and performance direction.

Strong knowledge of instrumental and choral music education and contemporary teaching practices.

Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and develop staff and drive continuous improvement.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

You will also demonstrate a genuine commitment to the Catholic ethos and values of St Rita's College and the holistic education, safety and wellbeing of young people.

Additional Requirements

• Provide two professional references (landline numbers preferred).

The position description is available on the College website.