Instrumental Music Instructor - Lower Strings & Brass

Resources; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Doncaster Secondary College invites an enthusiastic Instrumental Music Teacher to join our vibrant music program. The role focuses on teaching Cello, Double Bass, Trombone, Eb Tuba, Electric Bass Guitar, and Guitar, and on using sound and lighting in our Performance Centre.

The successful applicant will deliver outstanding individual and group instruction, conduct and arrange for String Orchestra and Concert Bands, and work closely with the Instrumental Music Coordinator and other staff.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide individual and small group instruction from beginner to advanced levels.
• Demonstrated capacity to build positive relationships with students, parents/carers and staff, while fostering student engagement, confidence and participation in the instrumental music program and performances.
• Demonstrated ability to assess student progress, maintain accurate records, provide constructive feedback and work collaboratively with the Head of Music and classroom teachers to support student learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional learning, continuous improvement and active contribution to the broader music and performing arts program of the College, including performances, ensembles, camps and community events.

Responsibilities

• Teach Cello, Double Bass, Trombone, Eb Tuba, Electric Bass Guitar, and Guitar; also be competent in using sound and lighting in our Performance Centre.
• Provide high-level conducting and arranging experience for String Orchestra and Concert Bands.
• Participation in College concerts, workshops, and other music events (as directed by the Instrumental Music Coordinator).
• Work collaboratively with a team of skilled instrumental teachers to grow low strings and brass enrolments, engage students through rich performance opportunities, encourage pathway transition into elective music subjects, and contribute to the continued success of the Music program.

Skills

Individual instruction

Small group instruction

Relationship building

Student engagement

Assessment & feedback

Music conducting

Arranging for strings

Team collaboration

Tools

Sound system

Job description

Occupation: Education and training

Reference: 1553360

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated ability to provide individual and small group instruction ranging from beginner to advanced levels.

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to develop positive and supportive relationships with students, parents/carers and staff, while fostering student engagement, confidence and participation in the instrumental music program and performances.

SC3 Demonstrated ability to assess student progress, maintain accurate records, provide constructive feedback and work collaboratively with the Head of Music and classroom teachers to support student learning outcomes.

SC5 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning, continuous improvement and active contribution to the broader music and performing arts program of the College, including performances, ensembles, camps and community events.

What is your understanding of the standards and how can you support the implementation in your role?

Role

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

Doncaster Secondary College is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and dedicated Instrumental Music Teacher. They must specialise in teaching Cello, Double Bass, Trombone, Eb Tuba, Electric Bass Guitar, Guitar, and also be competent in using sound and lighting in our Performance Centre. This position is ES 0.4 FTE.

The successful candidate will bring exceptional expertise in delivering individual and group instruction, alongside high-level conducting and arranging experience for String Orchestra and Concert Bands.

Participation in College concerts, workshops, and other music events (as directed by the Instrumental Music Coordinator) will be required. The instrumental teacher will work collaboratively with a team of skilled instrumental teachers to grow low strings and brass enrolments, engage students through rich performance opportunities, encourage pathway transition into elective music subjects, and contribute to the continued success of the Music program.

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 [e-mail]

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:

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:

A cover sheet providing your name, home address and telephone contact details;

Please provide evidence of your eligibility to work in Australia. (i.e. copy of passport)

A specific one-page response to each of the selection criteria with regard to the position advertised;

A summary of experience and qualifications;

Names, contact details, nature of relationship to you, mobile number and email addresses of three (3) referees who can provide information regarding your application in relation to the key selection criteria. Please note that referees other than those nominated may also be contacted.

Location Profile

Information about Doncaster Secondary College, its ethos, programs and the Strategic Plan 2026-2029, Vision, Values and Mission Statement can be obtained at our website www.doncastersc.vic.edu.au

Applications close Thursday 26 November 2026 at 11.59pm