Voice Tutor & Ensemble Leader - Part Time, Multi-Campus

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

Job summary

Penola Catholic College in Melbourne is seeking a Voice Tutor and Ensemble Leader for 2027 to join our music team across two campuses. Our program includes vocal lessons, private instrument instruction, and diverse ensembles with performance opportunities.

The role offers a casual contract (0.80 FTE) with roughly three days of lessons per week, across two campuses, including evening performances and ensemble rehearsals. A WWC/VIT check and music qualification are required.

Qualifications

• 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 able to engage students.
• Have experience preparing voice students for VCE Music Performance.
• Have experience leading an ensemble, band or choir.
• Be confident working independently and managing workload.
• Have experience with, or willingness to learn, technical set-ups for gigs and concerts.
• Have reliable transport and travel between campuses.
• Have experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook and Excel.
• Have consistent availability during school hours on 3–4 days per week.
• Have consistent availability on at least one day per week before or after school to lead ensemble rehearsals.
• Applicants must have a current Working with Children’s Check and Police Check (or willing to obtain) or a VIT registration.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling and delivering weekly private and shared voice lessons to secondary students in Years 7–12.
• 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 (1–2 per term).
• Leading weekly rehearsals for approximately two small ensembles, which may include choirs and/or rock bands.
• 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.

Skills

Voice tutor

Ensemble leadership

Music education

Education

Tertiary qualification in music or related discipline

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel)

Job description

Penola Catholic College in Melbourne is seeking a Voice Tutor and Ensemble Leader for 2027 to join our music team across two campuses. Our program includes vocal lessons, private instrument instruction, and diverse ensembles with performance opportunities.

The role offers a casual contract (0.80 FTE) with roughly three days of lessons per week, across two campuses, including evening performances and ensemble rehearsals. A WWC/VIT check and music qualification are required.