Instrumental Music Teacher (Itinerant, State-wide)

About the role

The Instrumental Music Program gives students the chance to learn band or orchestral instruments and join performance ensembles such as concert bands and orchestras. It is described as internationally recognised, with over 500 instrumental music teachers and more than 60,000 students. As an instrumental music teacher you will deliver the program's curriculum to students across the state as an itinerant teacher, directing ensembles and teaching instrument groups across a cluster of schools.

Required profile

• A degree in music or a relevant teaching qualification.
• For teachers working in Education and Care Services, an exemption card issued by Blue Card Services; instructors must hold a current Blue Card and pass a criminal history check.
• Working rights in Australia, or eligibility to obtain a valid Australian visa with work rights (unless already an Australian citizen or resident).
• Permanent teachers of the Department of Education must have their current principal's endorsement to apply.

Applications are made online through the Department of Education's application system. Applicants submit a brief resume with contact details for two referees who know their relevant work history, and a completed proficiency assessment form. Recruitment agencies are not accepted, and existing permanent teachers are encouraged to use the teacher transfer process, noting that relocation entitlements may not apply. Applications are encouraged to be submitted early, as the department may shorten the application period or withdraw the advert early.