Lowanna College is a vibrant, well-resourced Victorian Government secondary school catering for students from Years 7 to 12. With an enrolment of approximately 1,100 students, the College is set in an attractive bushland environment in Newborough. As the only secondary school in the Moe¿Newborough community, Lowanna draws students from both the local area and surrounding rural townships.
Located around 130 kilometres east of Melbourne, Newborough lies in the heart of picturesque Gippsland. The region is surrounded by rolling hills and offers easy access to the snowfields of Mt Baw Baw and the South Gippsland coastline. A wide range of recreational and sporting opportunities are available locally, including football, netball, golf, basketball, soccer, mountain biking and water sports.
Staffing Profile
Lowanna College employs a dedicated and highly skilled team, including:
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Principal
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3 Assistant Principals
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5 Leading Teachers
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9 Learning Specialists
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Business Manager
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Finance & Operations Manager
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70.03 EFT teaching staff
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58.19 EFT Education Support staff
School Structure
The College is organised into three mini-schools of 300¿400 students:
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Junior School ¿ Years 7 & 8
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Middle School ¿ Years 9 & 10
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Senior School ¿ Years 11 & 12
Each mini-school is led by a team including a Leading Teacher, Student Advocate, Student Support Officer and Administrative Assistant. Working collaboratively with teaching staff, they are committed to supporting both the academic growth and wellbeing of every student.
Facilities
Lowanna College offers modern, purpose-built facilities that provide a stimulating and supportive learning environment. Key facilities include:
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580-seat auditorium
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Refurbished canteen and on-site cafeteria
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Two-court gymnasium
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Language Centre
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Year 12 Centre
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On-site Wellbeing Centre to support and re-engage students at risk
Curriculum and Programs
Lowanna provides a broad and diverse curriculum, complemented by extensive extra-curricular opportunities. The academic program includes:
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Junior School: core curriculum
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Middle School: core and elective program
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Senior School: VCE, VCAL and VETiS pathways
Year 10 students may accelerate their learning by undertaking VCE subjects.
Specialist learning opportunities extend across the Arts, Science, Technology, Physical Education and Food Studies. Students also benefit from:
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Lowanna Sports Academy
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Lowanna Institute of the Arts (launching in 2026)
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Longstanding Outdoor Education Program
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Access to the Gippsland Technical College, in partnership with other Latrobe Valley schools
The College also offers Italian and Indonesian, and maintains strong partnerships with Monash University, Federation University and Federation Training, providing students with clear pathways from Year 7 through to Year 12 and beyond.
Community and Partnerships
Lowanna College enjoys strong connections with other Latrobe Valley schools, particularly Kurnai College and Traralgon College. In 2014, these schools collaboratively established the Latrobe Valley Flexible Learning Option (LVFLO) to re-engage students and support their return to mainstream education.
The College also works closely with local feeder primary schools, hosting a range of transition events for staff, students and families.
Commitment and Values
The entire Lowanna College team is committed to continually improving student outcomes while fostering a strong sense of community.
At Lowanna, we proudly live by our values:
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Respect
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Integrity
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Determination
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Growth
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Excellence
We believe every student can achieve excellence.
KSC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including delivering instrumental music instruction and supporting students to develop their musical skills and performance capabilities.
KSC2 Demonstrated knowledge, experience and technical expertise in one or more of the following instruments: drums, piano, bass guitar and guitar.
KSC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents/carers, including high-level interpersonal and communication skills.
KSC4 Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with teaching staff and contribute to the planning and delivery of music programs, performances and related activities.
KSC5 A commitment to professional learning and continuous improvement, with the ability to support a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment for students.
No additional attendance is required for this position.
The Instrumental Music Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality instrumental music tuition to students in a supportive, engaging and inclusive learning environment. The successful applicant will provide instruction in one or more of the following areas: drums, piano, bass guitar and guitar, supporting students to develop their musical skills, confidence and performance capabilities.
Working as part of the College's broader music program, the Instrumental Music Instructor will deliver individual and small-group lessons, monitor student progress and encourage participation in performances, ensembles and other music-related activities where appropriate.
The role requires the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and families, fostering a learning environment that promotes student engagement, wellbeing and achievement. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with teaching staff and College leadership to support the delivery of a comprehensive and inclusive music program.
The Instrumental Music Instructor will maintain appropriate records of student participation and progress, contribute to the organisation of performances and events, and ensure that all activities are conducted in accordance with Department of Education policies, College procedures and child safety requirements.
This position provides an opportunity to inspire students through music education, support the development of lifelong musical skills and contribute to the cultural and co-curricular life of the College.
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Deliver instrumental music lessons to individual students and small groups in one or more of the following areas: drums, piano, bass guitar and guitar.
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Plan and implement learning activities that cater for students with varying levels of musical knowledge, skill and experience.
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Support students in developing instrumental technique, music literacy, performance skills and confidence.
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Monitor and provide feedback on student progress and communicate effectively with students, families and relevant staff.
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Encourage and support student participation in performances, ensembles, concerts and other music-related activities.
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Work collaboratively with College staff to support the delivery of the school's music program.
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Maintain accurate attendance and lesson records as required by the College.
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Assist with the preparation, organisation and maintenance of music resources and equipment.
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Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with Department of Education policies, Child Safe Standards and College procedures.
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Participate in relevant professional learning and contribute positively to the College community.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via
[email protected]
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
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Time fraction may be negotiated with the Principal for the successful applicant.
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All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
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Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
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A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
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Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
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All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
