Position: Instrumental Music Tutor (Guitar)
Commencement Date: As soon as possible or as negotiated with the successful applicant
Employment Status: Term-time
Hours per week: 35 hpw
Classification: School Officer Level 6 ($42.70 - $51.98/hour)
Applications Close: Friday, 4 September 2026
About us
Chanel College is a Catholic co-educational secondary school (7-12) that values learning, values people, and values diversity. Chanel College is committed to promoting the development of the whole person and to empowering each student to enjoy learning and to strive to achieve his/her personal best.
With a committed and proficient staff, excellent facilities, beautiful open spaces and expansive grounds, students at Chanel College have access to broad curriculum offerings and an array of learning opportunities. These include formal programs of study, co-curricular programs in the Arts, Music, cultural pursuits and sport. Students are also provided with opportunities to grow in knowledge and understanding of what it means to be people of faith who are called to live out the College motto, “To Live Justly.”
Your Role
An exciting opportunity currently exists within the Chanel College Music team. We are seeking a term-time Instrumental Music Tutor in Guitar for 35hpw 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 Guitar and other instruments (subject to experience) at Chanel 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 the Position Description.
About you
The successful applicant will have relevant experience and an understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic Education. In 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 our How To Apply Online Guide
- Complete the application below
- Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools
- Upload a current resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) of three (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 Danielle Hill, Finance Manager, Chanel College, Gladstone on 07 4994 8900.
- For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services [email protected]
- Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications Close: Friday, 4 September 2026
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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