Head of Music

St Joseph's College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Professional development opportunities

Weekly yoga sessions

Complimentary lunch provided daily

Job summary

St Joseph’s College in Sydney, NSW seeks an outstanding Head of Music to lead and innovate across all music programs. The role is a full-time, fixed-term contract commencing at the start of Term 1, 2027, reporting to the Director of Teaching and Learning.

The Head of Music will work with the Head of Performing Arts to integrate curricular and co-curricular music activities. The successful candidate will lead the department in curriculum development, drive excellence in teaching, and contribute

Qualifications

• Outstanding and experienced leader with a vision for excellence and innovation in music education.
• Experience in curriculum development aligned with NSW Education Standards Authority requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the development and quality of the music curriculum and teaching.
• Oversee the elective instrumental program, co-curricular activities, and liturgical life as part of the College.

Job description

Founded in 1881 by theMaristBrothers, St Joseph’s College is a boarding and day secondary boys school, whose Catholic identity is shaped by Maristspirituality andtraditions. Governed by Marist Schools Australia, the College enrolmentis 1,100 students.

Head of Music

Full time, fixed term contract commencing at the start of Term 1, 2027

The College seeks to appoint an outstanding and experienced leader with a vision for excellence and innovation in music education. The Head of Music will work to consolidate and further advance current programs in the well-resourced and vibrant Brother Louis Music Centre.

The Head of Music is a member of the middle leaders and the Teaching and Learning Team. Heads of Department carry the primary responsibility for the ongoing development and supervision of the curriculum and the quality of teaching and learning that is provided for each student.

Reporting to the Director of Teaching and Learning, the Head of Department exercises leadership and management of their Department, which is responsible for the development and implementation of the relevant subject based curricular in line with the College’s Learning Framework and the NSW Education Standard Authority requirements.

The successful applicant will work alongside the Head of Performing Arts, who is directly responsible for the management and running of a comprehensive elective instrumental program as well as co-curricular and liturgical life of the College.

The successful applicant will work in a modern work environment, with a very positive and supportive culture, located close to public transport and free parking. Some of the benefits include a competitive salary with salary packaging options, professional development opportunities, weekly yoga sessions, complimentary lunch provided daily and many other employee benefits.

Monday 12 October 2026

Child Protection screening procedures apply.

About

Joeys

The spirit of St Joseph’s College is undoubtedly Marist.

The students are at the heart of everything we do as a Catholic school. We are here to help boys, entrusted to us by their parents, to find genuine fulfilment, happiness and security in their lives.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.