Instrumental Music Tutor - Brass and/or Woodwind
Fixed Term, Part Time
Damascus College is seeking an experienced Brass and/or Woodwind Instrumental Music Tutor to join the Instrumental Music Department from Term 3. This is a fixed term contract position for the remainder of the 2026 school year.
The successful candidate will be engaged for a minimum of 4 hours up to 8 hours of tutoring per week during the school term. Students in the program are enrolled for half hour lessons on a rotational basis, during school hours each week and are charged for eight lessons per term.
The Instrumental Tutor will deliver high quality individual and small group instrumental lessons to students across Years 7–12, fostering a love of music and a commitment to developing their skills and confidence as performers.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
We are looking for an experienced tutor who can demonstrate:
- The ability to teach classical and/or contemporary technique in the relevant instrument/s.
- Strong knowledge of music literacy, including the reading and writing of music.
- Experience teaching, or the capacity to teach, within the VCE Music and/or AMEB syllabuses would be highly regarded.
- The ability to differentiate instruction to support students with diverse learning needs.
- Excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills, including the ability to manage priorities and contribute positively within a collaborative school environment.
- A current Working with Children Check (WWCC) and willingness to comply with annual Child Safe requirements.
It is preferable for applicants to have the ability to work, communicate with and educate students of varying skill levels (from complete beginner with no music experience to intermediate students with a good knowledge of music theory and techniques)
Why Join Damascus College
At Damascus College, we are committed to fostering curiosity, innovation, and community. Grounded in the Mercy tradition, we support students to grow into capable, compassionate, and confident individuals.
As part of our team, you will:
- Join a collaborative and professional workplace within a welcoming and inspiring environment
- Enjoy a culture that values staff wellbeing and work life balance
- Participate in an active Staff Association with regular social events and activities
- Access confidential counselling and wellbeing services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
How to Apply
For an application to be considered, applicants will be expected to provide and complete:
(1) a Cover Letter
(2) a Key Selection Statement (please refer to the position description for the full list of key selection criteria)
(3) a detailed resume and
(4) a completed College Application Form
For a confidential, no-obligation conversation contact the People & Culture Team on (03) 5337 2222.
Applications close 9am Monday 13 July 2026.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Damascus College is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people. All employees and volunteers to the college must be committed to providing the highest level of safety and care.
Damascus College acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land the Wadawurrung people. We pay respect to Elders past, present, and emerging.
As Ballarat’s only Catholic co-educational secondary college, Damascus College offers innovative and progressive learning and teaching that inspires and challenges students to be their best and to contribute confidently to the global community.
Our diverse curriculum caters for various post-secondary pathways, providing young people with a solid foundation on which to build their lives, by an education that focuses on the development of the whole person.
We understand that each student has individual learning needs and we aim to provide classroom activities that differentiate their abilities and learning styles. Students are encouraged to participate in all activities available at the College, regardless of their skill level, as we firmly believe that a well-rounded education provides young people with the agency to be their best.
We are fortunate at Damascus College to be able to offer our students a contemporary learning environment only 7km from the Ballarat CBD, with access to innovative technology, flexible and modern classrooms and lots of open spaces and bushland. Students graduate from Damascus College with a strong sense of their own identity and worth, and an appreciation of Christianity in the Catholic tradition.
