Co-curricular Music Teacher – Piano, Siena Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools, SIPPY DOWNS

Job Reference 23049_04/10/24
Closing date October 24, 2024
Location 60 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs Queensland, Australia 4556
Status Permanent

About this job


Estimated start date: 
Commencing Term 1, 2025

Position tenure:  Part Time/Continuing

Weeks worked:  School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)

Tenure duration (where Fixed Term)

Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: Approximately 4 days (based on enrolments)

Salary level, range or hourly rate: $51.11 per hour + super(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)

Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement


Siena Catholic Primary School is located in Sippy Downs, in close proximity to the beaches of the Sunshine Coast. We are a co-educational, Catholic primary school catering for approximate 630 students. Siena Catholic Primary school inspires students with a love of learning and a heart of hope, empowering them to shape and enrich our world.

As a community of faith we build respectful relationships, valuing and embracing all. We strive for excellence, developing the knowledge, attitudes and skills essential for our students to reach their potential as learners.The school began in 2002 and has rapidly grown to its full capacity and is guided by the principles and teachings of St Catherine of Siena.  Explore our school website to learn more about us. 



Desirable characteristics:

  1. Ability to teach pair and individual lessons
  2. Knowledge of, and a willingness to prepare students for external music examinations is required (AMEB and / or Trinity)
  3. Additional highly desirable skills include – accompanists for choirs and instrumentalist

The successful applicant will be:

  • Qualified (with a degree in music and / or education) and / or have appropriate teaching experience within a school environment
  • Pro-active, enthusiastic and have skills to inspire and nurture the musical aspirations of motivated students from Year 2 to Year 12
  • Skilled to teach in a variety of musical styles appropriate to the instrument
  • Literate with technology, show initiative, be organised, prepared and accountable
  • Willing to connect, contribute and work as part of a team
  • The ability to teach music theory and any other musical instruments would be an advantage

The program at Siena is administered by school staff who support all teachers and ensure continued growth, while allowing individual teachers the independence to facilitate lessons based on their area of expertise and style of teaching. Tuition fees are collected by the school and the successful applicant will be guided by the conditions outlined in the BCE position description, school position statement and school officer award. Performances, meetings, reporting, extra-curricular activities and involvement with school ensembles irequired. The school has modern, well resourced, air-conditioned teaching studios and all students are taught as individuals or in pairs during school hours and before or after school.

The successful applicant will require a current QLD Working with Children Blue Card (or have current QLD teacher registration) and comply with various Brisbane Catholic Education policies (including Student Protection and Code of Conduct). The latter requires the completion of online training modules prior to commencing the position.

For further information or to apply for this position, please forward a brief application letter (no more than one page) and a current CV (no more than one page) to -Todd Wynyard (twynyard@bne.catholic.edu.au)


To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

  • hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
  • be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
  • have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.

Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.


Contact:   Todd Wynyard (twynyard@bne.catholic.edu.au)

Contact number:   53763500

Contact email:   twynyard@bne.catholic.edu.au

Closing date:     23-Oct-2024