Instrumental Music Instructor Brass

Government schools; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Warrnambool College is seeking an Education Support Officer to support the school's music program and broader educational services. The role involves coordinating the instrumental music program, supervising the Brass ensemble, and delivering lessons under the Musical Director's guidance.

The position requires strong teamwork, high-level communication skills, and the ability to advise staff and contribute to the college's strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in instrumental music program delivery and coordination.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team to support school strategic objectives.
• High level written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Technical knowledge and expertise relevant to education support roles.
• Capacity to advise and support school management in the work area.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Musical Director, supervise Brass ensemble weekly.
• Deliver Brass lessons to Brass students.
• Instruments stocktake every term and maintenance of Brass instruments.
• Purchase of relevant supplies for instruments and keeping up with latest music publications.
• Liaise with Director of Bands and provide support to staff.
• Attend music team meetings and participate in rehearsals.
• Support the College band program and related activities.
• Other duties as directed by the principal.

Skills

Instrumental music program experience

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical knowledge relevant to the岗位

Job description

SC1 Demonstrated experience and skills in an Instrumental Music Program.

SC2 Demonstrated an ability to work co-operatively as part of a team, ensuring a productive and efficient workplace, working towards the objectives of the Warrnambool College Strategic Plan.

SC3 Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and high-level interpersonal skills, including a capacity to develop constructive relationships with students, parents and other staff.

SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management in respect to the work area.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated experience and skills in an Instrumental Music Program.

SC2 Demonstrated an ability to work co-operatively as part of a team, ensuring a productive and efficient workplace, working towards the objectives of the Warrnambool College Strategic Plan.

SC3 Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and high-level interpersonal skills, including a capacity to develop constructive relationships with students, parents and other staff.

SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management in respect to the work area.

Role

School holiday attendance is not a requirement for this position.

Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.

Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.

This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee’s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Musical Director, the incumbent will be responsible for:

• Supervision of Brass ensemble on a weekly basis (that will ordinarily involve more than 4 students)
• Brass students within the College through weekly lessons,
• Instruments stocktake every term
• Effective maintenance of Brass instruments
• Purchase of relevant supplies for the instruments
• Keeping on trend with latest music publications, to adhere to student’s needs
• Regularly liaise with Director of Bands
• Support fellow staff
• Keep a regular role of attendances or non-attendances
• Attend music team meetings
• Actively support the College band program
• Together with the Musical Director, conduct rehearsals with the College Brass Ensemble
• Attending Competitions/ Concerts
• Supporting the Musical Director
• Other duties as directed by the principal

This position description describes in general terms the normal duties which the Education Support Officer is expected to undertake. However, the duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the position.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.

The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via*******@education.vic.gov.au

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Conditions of Employment

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal

This position description describes in general terms the normal duties which the Education Support is expected to undertake. However, the duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the position.

Victorian Government Schools are child safe environments. Our school actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the Department's exemplar available at

http://education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx

Location Profile

Warrnambool College is a vibrant learning community, where your skills and contribution can make a real difference to our students and our future.

At Warrnambool College, we achieve success through Respect, Responsibility and Resilience. These core values underpin every aspect of our school culture and guide the way we work, learn and support one another. They are reflected in ¿The Warrnambool College Way¿, which shapes our shared expectations and approach to learning and community.

We offer a challenging and engaging curriculum, provide regular feedback to families, and foster a caring environment where students learn to support one another and the wider community.

Warrnambool College is a Years 7¿12 secondary school operating across two campuses in the City of Warrnambool, serving students from the city and surrounding rural districts. The College supports a diverse student community, with approximately 120 staff across leadership, teaching, wellbeing, education support and re-engagement roles.

We provide diverse learning pathways, including the SEAL Program, Sporting Pathway Program, a broad VCE offering, and the VCE Vocational Major, enabling students to pursue pathways suited to their strengths and future goals.

We are proud of our inclusive culture, supporting all students through programs such as the Stars and Clontarf Academies for Indigenous students, Rainbow Club and our Multicultural Leadership Group. Our strong music program features orchestras, rock bands, instrumental lessons, and regular performance opportunities, while sporting academies and a wide range of extracurricular activities allow students to develop skills beyond the classroom and build strong connections with their peers.