Voice Tutor and Ensemble Leader

Penola Catholic College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 129,000; Part time

Job summary

Penola Catholic College in Melbourne's northern suburbs is seeking an enthusiastic Voice Tutor and Ensemble Leader for 2027. You will deliver weekly private and shared voice lessons to Years 7–12 across two campuses, lead ensembles, and support a diverse music program including guitar, piano, woodwinds, and strings.

The role is casual, approx 3 days per week, with lessons typically during school hours and some before/after-school rehearsals and 1–2 evening performances per term.

Qualifications

• Hold a current Working with Children Check or VIT registration.
• Tertiary qualification in music, music education or related discipline.
• Experience teaching voice to secondary students and leading an ensemble.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and deliver weekly private and shared voice lessons to Years 72012 across two campuses.
• Communicate progress and requirements with students, families and Performing Arts staff.
• Prepare students for performances and attend out-of-hours events 1d2 times per term.
• Lead weekly rehearsals for approximately two ensembles, supporting repertoire selection.
• Complete timetabling, attendance, repertoire records and invoicing.
• Travel between campuses as required and work with other instrumental tutors.

Job description

Penola Catholic College – Broadmeadows VIC

• A welcoming and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the development and lives of students

Penola Catholic College is a co-educational college for students from years 7-12 with two campuses in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne. College campuses are situated in Glenroy, which caters for years 7 and 8, and the senior campus in Broadmeadows that features years 9 to 12 and a total college enrolment of approximately 1,400 students.

We provide students with real life learning opportunities and experiences that will prepare them for the “business of living”.

Penola Catholic College is an equal opportunity employer that promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

About You

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Voice Tutor and Ensemble Leader to join our dynamic and passionate music team for the 2027 school year. Our music program includes:

• Music curriculum classes for years 7-10 and VCE Music Performance for years 11-12
• Private paid lessons in Guitar, Drumkit, Voice, Piano, Woodwind, Brass, and Strings
• A diverse Music Ensemble Program including vocal choirs, contemporary rock bands, and horn ensembles
• Purpose-built auditorium for music performances
• Instrument hire
• Ample performance opportunities for students including Battle of the Bands, the Performing Arts Showcase, outdoor lunchtime concerts, and College assemblies
  

The position offers approximately 3 days’ work each week delivering lessons for approximately 20 students across our two campuses. There is potential for teaching hours to increase dependent on student enrolments.

Voice lessons are 30-minutes once per week for most students, and 45-minutes each for Voice students enrolled in VCE Music. Voice lessons will be primarily 1-on-1, with some shared lessons of 2 students of similar age and experience.

We are flexible with the selection of your teaching days and occasional day swaps; however, applicants are asked to commit to consistent days and times each week.

You will also have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling and delivering weekly private and shared voice lessons to secondary students in Years 7–12. Lessons operate across all four school terms.
• Communicating with students, families and relevant Performing Arts staff regarding student progress, lesson requirements and absences.
• Preparing students for performances and attending out-of-hours school events (approximately 1–2 per term), including Battle of the Bands, Performing Arts Showcases and VCE Music assessment evenings. Events take place in the evening following the school day.
• Leading weekly rehearsals for approximately two small ensembles, which may include choirs and/or rock bands. Responsibilities include supporting students with repertoire selection and sourcing music. Tutors may be allocated an existing ensemble or propose a new ensemble based on student interest.
• Completing administrative tasks, including timetabling lessons, monitoring student attendance, maintaining repertoire records and preparing invoices.
• Working collaboratively with other instrumental music tutors and classroom music teachers.
• Travelling between our two campuses as required.

The successful applicant will:

Hold a current Working with Children Check or VIT registration.

Hold a tertiary qualification in music, music education or a related discipline.

Be a skilled musician and educator, with the ability to engage and work effectively with students of varying abilities and experience.

Have experience preparing voice students for VCE Music Performance examinations.

Have experience leading an ensemble, band or choir.

Be confident working independently and managing their own workload.

Have experience with, or a willingness to learn, the technical set-up requirements for gigs and concerts.

Have reliable transport and be able to travel between our two campuses.

Have experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook and Excel.

Have consistent availability during school hours on 3-4 days each week.

Have consistent availability on at least one day per week before or after school to lead ensemble rehearsals (see Position Details for rehearsal times).

Applicants must have a current Working with Children’s Check and Police Check (or willing to obtain) or a VIT registration.

Position Details

-Casual Contract- Late-Jan through Early-December 2027

-$80/hour for lessons, administration, and performances; $80 per rehearsal for ensemble rehearsals

Working hours

-Private and shared voice lessons take place between 8:52 am and 3:02 pm on school days.

-Some band and ensemble rehearsals take place before school (7:45–8:30 am) or after school (3:15–4:00 pm).

-Additional out-of-hours commitments include approximately 1-2 evening performances per term.