Instrumental Music - Piano

government schools; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Brauer College in Warrnambool, Victoria, invites applications for an Instrumental Music Teacher (Piano) within the Brauer College Music Academy. The role focuses on delivering engaging piano lessons, developing technique, repertoire, sight-reading and performance confidence for students across ages and abilities.

The successful candidate will contribute to a dynamic program, coordinate with staff, and uphold child-safety standards while fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience and skills in teaching Instrumental Music to students and in particular Piano.
• Strong communication and collaboration with students, parents and academy staff.
• Ability to supervise other support staff and implement procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging individual piano lessons to students of varying ages and abilities.
• Plan and teach lessons focused on technique, musicianship, repertoire, sight-reading, aural skills, and performance confidence.
• Set learning goals and provide ongoing feedback to support progress.
• Maintain progress notes and communicate with parents and academy staff.
• Prepare students for performances and academy events, and support practice routines.
• Create a positive learning environment and liaise with school staff regarding timetables and events.
• Ensure lessons run on schedule and manage attendance and equipment care.
• Adhere to child safety and school policies and participate in academy meetings.

Skills

Piano teaching

Music education

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor or Diploma in Music Education

Job description

Occupation: Education and training

Location: Barwon South West - Warrnambool

Reference: 1551836

Location Profile

Brauer College is a large co-educational secondary school with a population of approximately 850 students offering an extensive academic and co-curricular program. At a time of exciting growth and continuous school improvement, this is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, dynamic professional to be part of our team.

Brauer College promotes excellence in every individual. Student learning and individual student growth is our core educative purpose with values of respect, responsibility and participation underpinning our work. The dynamic learning environment enables all students to develop academically, socially, physically and emotionally.

Brauer College is located inWarrnambool City, located on the Great South West Coast of Victoria and is a vibrant and growing city with a population of approximately 39,000.Warrnambool, with spectacular stretches of coastline, fantastic beaches and ocean views, beautiful parks and gardens, seaside walking and bike trails, visiting whales, notorious shipwrecks, unique volcanoes, great food, exhilarating sports and a thriving city centre, Warrnambool has something for everyone.

There is a strong focus on student leadership and students lead activities in the College and student achievements are regularly celebrated. Students have an extensive co-curricular program to engage them, including a highly acclaimed Music program, an extensive array of sporting academies, public speaking and leadership opportunities. There is significant interest in our post compulsory programs with strong enrolments in VM and University courses offered through our Tertiary Partnerships.

Student support is provided through a strong and positive pastoral care program, Disability and Inclusion team and a student Wellbeing team. This support is among the many social and emotional development programs implemented to ensure that students remain resilient, happy individuals who feel connected to their school and community.

The challenges of becoming a lifelong learner, pursuing further study, successfully entering the workplace and being a responsible member of society face all students. The school assists students and staff to meet these challenges and be not only responsible individuals who are able to relate to family, friends and colleagues, but informed citizens, who understand and can contribute to the community in which they live and the wider world around them.

• SC1Demonstrated experience and skills in teaching Instrumental Music to students and in particular Piano.
• SC2Demonstrated capacity to supervise the work of other support staff and to develop procedures and guidelines relating to the work area.
• SC3Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills.
• SC4Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
• SC5Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management in respect to the work area.
• SC6Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

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

The responsibilities of this position will be:

Instrumental Music Teacher (Piano) role

(Brauer College Music Academy,

• Deliver engaging individual piano lessons to students of varying ages and abilities
• Plan and teach lessons focused on technique, musicianship, repertoire, sight-reading, aural skills, and performance confidence
• Set clear learning goals for each student and provide ongoing feedback to support progress
• Maintain brief student progress notes and communicate progress with parents/carers and/or the academy as required
• Prepare students for performances, concerts, and school/academy events (where applicable)
• Support students with practice habits, including providing guidance on home practice routines
• Create a positive, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment that supports student wellbeing and confidence
• Liaise professionally with school staff and academy administration regarding timetables, rooming, student attendance, and event coordination
• Ensure lessons run to schedule and manage attendance and punctuality in line with academy processes
• Maintain a professional standard of care for school facilities and equipment (e.g., piano/keyboard use, room setup/pack-down)
• Comply with all relevant child safety, duty of care, and Victorian school-based policies/procedures (including required Police checks and reporting obligations)
• Participate in reasonable academy meetings, planning, and communication to support smooth program delivery

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:

• 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.

Applications close Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 11.59pm