Instrumental Music Tutor (Piano) St Patrick's College

Position:Instrumental Music Tutor (Piano)
Commencement Date:As soon as possible or as negotiated with the successful applicant
Employment Status:Term-time
Hours per week: 12hpw
Classification:School Officer Level 6
Applications Close: Friday 10 July 2026 (unless filled prior)

About us

St Patricks Collegeembraces its motto of Seek and Serve Christ. It enjoys a rich history built on the Sisters of Mercy and Christian Brothers St Patricks College is a co-education Catholic College with a combined current enrolment of approximately 1500 students. St Patricks College offers a unique experience for students consisting of a dual campus concept catering exclusively for Years 7 to 10 at the Mercy Campus and Years 11 to 12 at the Senior Campus. Our students are encouraged to excel in personal growth and faith development in a learning environment that offers a broad-based curriculum. Our staff work collaboratively with students and their families in an attempt to challenge students to become active learners to prepare them for success in a variety of pathways.

Mackay Queensland is located 970 kilometres north of Brisbane with a population of over 125000. Mackay is known as the sugar capital of Australia and for our beautiful beaches and close proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday Islands.

Your Role

An exciting opportunity currently exists within the St Patricks College Music team. We are seeking a term-time Instrumental Music Tutor in Piano for 12hpw to commence as soon as possible or as negotiated with the successful applicant. Experience with other instruments would also be welcome.

Specific Duties

• Facilitate Instrumental Music lessons for Piano and other instruments (subject to experience) at St Patricks College.
• Assist with the timetables for Instrumental Music lessons.
• Monitor student attendance at Instrumental Music lessons and notify parents when students are not attending regularly.
• Assist with the distribution of all information forms for the Instrumental Music Program under the guidance of the Instrumental Music Coordinator.
• Communicate with the Director: Instrumental Music regularly.
• Liaise with parents concerning enquiries about the students that they are responsible for in the Instrumental Music Program.
• Report on Instrumental Music students each Semester.
• Keep accurate rolls for the purposes of accounts to parents.
• Ensure clear communication channels with the Ensemble Directors.
• Assist with the Ensemble Program including Ensemble directing conducting camps and other activities when required.

For more information please review thePosition Description.

About you

The successful applicant will have relevant experience and an understanding of and a commitment to the ethos of Catholic addition you will have excellent time management skills well developed interpersonal skills and a high proficiency of computer skills.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range -School Officer Level 6 ($42.70 - $51.98/hour)
• Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
• Induction professional development and learning opportunities
• Modern facilities and resources

Mandatory Requirements

• A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
• Australian work rights

How to Apply

Please review ourHow To Apply Online Guide

• Complete theapplication below
• Applicants must read understand and accept as an explicit term of contract the requirements of theStatement of Principlesfor employment inCatholic Schools
• Upload acurrent resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) ofthree (3) professional referees
• Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc .docx) PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg .jpeg .png) file formats.

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Scott McSherry Deputy Principal St Patricks College Mackay on.
• For further information regarding the remuneration package please contact Employee Support Services
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications Close: Friday 10 July 2026 (unless filled prior).

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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