Music Teacher 2027

MacKillop Catholic College; Hobart; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MacKillop Catholic College in Mornington, Tasmania, invites an enthusiastic Music Teacher for an ongoing full-time role starting in 2027. The college emphasizes a holistic Catholic education with a broad curriculum and active co-curricular music programs.

The ideal candidate will lead bands and choirs, teach across year levels, and contribute to the college’s music program while upholding the values of Catholic Education Tasmania.

Qualifications

• Experience leading bands, ensembles, choirs or other performance groups considered a plus.
• Ability to teach in another learning area.
• Hold a teaching qualification with current Tasmania registration.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary music education and the Australian Curriculum.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and classroom management skills.
• Ability to foster student engagement and inspire a lifelong love of music.
• Commitment to Catholic Education values and mission.

Responsibilities

• Teach Music across secondary year levels.
• Inspire students with engaging, student-centred music education in a Catholic setting.
• Develop students' musical knowledge, skills, creativity and confidence through practical/theoretical work.
• Support the growth and development of the College's Music Program.
• Participate in performances, concerts and other co-curricular music activities.

Skills

Ensemble leadership

Choirs

Music education

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Education

Teaching qualification

Tasmania registration

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 30 November 2026

MacKillop Catholic College is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Music Teacher for an ongoing full-time role (part-time considered) commencing in 2027.

Have you ever thought about teaching at MacKillop?

If you have ever wondered what it would be like to teach at MacKillop, now might be the time to find out. We are growing with more families each year, expanding facilities, a broadening curriculum and that means we need amazing teachers to join the team.

MacKillop Catholic College is a co-educational Year 7 to 12 Catholic secondary college in Mornington. Our college community is built on strong values, and we strive to create an inclusive environment where all students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

Music Teacher in 2027

Ongoing Full Time – Part time considered

As our Music Department continue to grow, we are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Music Teacher to help shape the future of music education at MacKillop.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching Music across a range of secondary year levels.
• Inspiring students through engaging, student-centred music education within a Catholic learning environment.
• Developing students' musical knowledge, skills, creativity, and confidence through a variety of practical and theoretical experiences.
• Contributing to the ongoing growth and development of the College's Music Program.
• Supporting and participating in performances, concerts, and other co-curricular music activities.

The ideal candidate will:

• Experience leading bands, ensembles, choirs, or other performance groups will be highly regarded.
• Ability to teach in another learning area.
• Hold a relevant teaching qualification with current registration in Tasmania.
• Possess strong knowledge of contemporary music education and the Australian Curriculum.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, relationship-building, and classroom management skills.
• Have the ability to foster student engagement and inspire a lifelong appreciation of music.
• Be committed to igniting a passion for learning while embodying the values, mission, and principles of Catholic Education.

Join a college that recognises the direct connection between wellbeing, engagement and learning – for students and staff alike. With a broad curriculum suited to the needs, abilities and interests of our students, with encouragement for every teacher to bring their subject to life.

Catholic Education Tasmania (CET) supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment directed at ensuring their safety and wellbeing. The successful candidate will require satisfactory registrations relevant to child safety.

We demonstrate our commitment to reconciliation by encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed

740 Students
108 TeachingStaff
22 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Offers VET

Founded in 1994, MacKillop Catholic College is a co-educational Years 7 to12 Catholic secondary school of 809 students located in Mornington on Hobart’s Eastern Shore. As a Christ-centred community inspired by the charism of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop and the spirit of Blessed Edmund Rice, we are committed to a holistic Catholic education in faith, hope and love.