PACA Brass Tutor

Calvary Education Group; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-Award pay

Flare Employee Benefits App

Strand Fitness discounts

Job summary

Calvary Christian College in Townsville invites applications for a Casual Brass Tutor to support and inspire our student musicians from Term 1, 2027. This role values strong ensemble leadership and a love of teaching brass.

We offer above-Award pay, flexible casual hours, and access to employee benefits. Applicants must have a current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and relevant brass teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Brass tutor and music educator with ensemble leadership experience.
• Good music literacy and ability to arrange music when required.
• Experience leading bands/ensembles and coordinating performances.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ensembles for college performances and events.
• Lead and direct student brass groups and choirs as needed.
• Collaborate with the Creative Arts Coordinator on performance planning.
• Maintain effective communication with students, parents and staff.

Skills

Brass tutor

Music educator

Band directing

Communication

Organisational skills

Team player

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

If you are passionate about shaping the future a growing instrumental music program and make a lasting impact on young musician, we would love to hear from you!

We are seeking a PACA Casual - Brass Tutor

About us...

Calvary Christian College is a co-educational independent Christian school providing excellence in education to more than 1,100 students from Early Learning through to Year 12. We are committed to helping students reach their full potential intellectually, physically, spiritually and socially within a culture of excellence, faith and community.

As part of our growing Performing Arts and Co-Curricular Activities (PACA) program, this opportunity offers a rewarding role for a dedicated music educator who is passionate about developing young musicians and fostering a vibrant musical culture.

Why you will love working with us...

A caring, values-based workplace: Be part of a warm and collaborative College Team committed to our core values of; Excellence, Perseverance, Goodness, Faithfulness, and Generosity.

Above-Award pay: Enjoy competitive, above-Award hourly rates.

Amazing perks: Access to the Flare Employee Benefits App, and corporate rates at Strand Fitness to help maximise your take-home pay.

About the role...

At Calvary Christian College, music is highly valued as an important part of student life, this is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and skilled Casual Brass Tutor to support and inspire our student musicians commencing from Term 1, 2027

Please find the Position Description for the role here.

Salary and Benefits...

As a Casual Brass Tutor, you will receive a competitive above-Award hourly rate of $62.50 per hour, based on your qualifications and relevant experience.

You will also receive:

• Regular team celebrations and social events that promote a positive and connected workplace culture
• A comprehensive Employee Benefits Package, including exclusive discounts and subsidised gym membership
• Extensive professional development opportunities to support your continuous growth and career progression

Please view our entire Employee Benefits Package here.

What we are looking for?

It this role it is essential that you hold a current positive Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and relevant experience

You will also have:

• Be an experienced brass tutor and music educator.
• Demonstrate strong musicianship, including music literacy and the ability to adapt or arrange music where required.
• Have experience in leading and directing bands and ensembles
• Possess excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Work collaboratively and positively within a team environment.
• Be reliable, professional and punctual.
• Be passionate about developing students' confidence, skills and enjoyment of music.
• Share a commitment to supporting and expanding a thriving performing arts culture within the College.
• Conduct ensembles for College performances and events.
• Collaborate with the Creative Arts Coordinator regarding performance planning.
• Proven ability to work in a cooperative, flexible and professional manner with children, parents and other team members
• Satisfactory level of computer literacy with proven capacity in MS Office Suite, and other software/programs in common use for education.
• Current First Aid and CPR.
• As a Christian College, we seek applicants who actively support our Christian mission - as a preference, our ideal candidate will be able to provide a Pastoral Reference.

Calvary Christian College has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Applications close 30 September 2026 unless filled prior.