Contemporary Music Co-ordinator

About the Opportunity
Ignite Ambition through music. John Paul College is looking for a skilled and energetic musician-educator to lead our Contemporary Music program across the Primary and Secondary campuses. This is a permanent role, working term-time only, and commencing in January 2027.

On 33 hectares in Daisy Hill, John Paul College is a place where ambition is encouraged and creativity has room to grow. We are a co-educational College from Early Learning to Year 12, with purpose-built performing arts spaces and a community that celebrates every student’s talent.

About the Role
As Contemporary Music Co-ordinator, you will bring the vision of our Performing Arts Strategic Plan to life by leading our Contemporary Music program, including instrumental lessons, rock bands, jazz bands and Beginner Guitar program a from Year 4 to Year 12.

You will:

·         Oversee and direct contemporary ensembles, including auditions and student placement

·         Develop a Year 4 to 12 progression framework and an outcomes-based yearly plan with the Head of Performing Arts

·         Lead, mentor and support our specialist instrumental tutors in guitar, contemporary piano and drum kit, and help with their recruitment and induction

·         Co-ordinate the contemporary program calendar, rehearsal schedules, workshops and master-classes

·         Manage backline, stage plans and event set-up for internal and external performances

·         Oversee instrument inventory and loans, resources, AMCOS licensing and external examination processes (AMEB/Trinity)

·         Support a smooth transition for st…