Instrumental Music Tutor

St Patrick; Ballarat; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

St Patrick's College in Ballarat, Australia is seeking an Instrumental Music Tutor (IMT) who specialises in piano and/or vocal tutoring. The role involves delivering one-on-one lessons and preparing students for performances at college events, while coordinating timetables with the music administrator and communicating progress to families.

The IMT will also have the opportunity to direct ensemble activity within the college's ensemble program and contribute to a supportive, faith-centered

Qualifications

• Delivers one-on-one instrumental lessons.
• Specialises in piano and/or vocal techniques.
• Directs ensembles within the college ensemble program where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual music lessons to students.
• Prepare students for performances and events.
• Communicate timetable and progress to students, parents and the music administrator.

Skills

Piano

Vocal

Job description

St Patrick's College is a Catholic day and boarding school for boys in Year 7 to 12 in the Edmund Rice tradition. Founded in 1893, it is a beautifully resourced school in terms of its staff and facilities and is known for many things including its energy and sense of community.

The College's vision is centred around: "Educating hope-filled, compassionate and confident young men for their place in the world" and is inspired and informed by a commitment to its four pillars: Faith, Tradition, Excellence and Joy, which remain the bedrock of a St Patrick's education.

The Instrumental Music Tutor (IMT) will be responsible for delivering one-on-one individual music lessons and preparing students for a range performances or music events at our college. All IMT(s) are required to prepare and communicate their music timetable to their students, parents, and the music administrator. Where applicable, the IMT is responsible for directing ensemble(s) within our ensemble program.

We are currently recruiting for Instrumental Music Tutor/s who specialise in:

• Piano and/or
• Vocal/Singing

Applications via our website close Sunday, 15 November 2026.

St Patrick's College reserves the right to appoint to positions at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the closing date for applications.

St Patrick's College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The College holds the care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people as a central and fundamental responsibility.