Career Opportunities 


With a vibrant working environment, Shalom College provides excellent benefits for staff including professional and career development opportunities that build personal and organisational capability. We celebrate diversity in our workforce, and value the knowledge and skills that a diverse range of employees bring to the workplace. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and we have an emphasis on caring and supporting teachers and staff in both their vocation of working in a school and other aspects of their lives.


Instrumental Music Tutor (Strings)

With a vibrant working environment, Shalom College, Bundaberg (Year 7 – Year 12) provides excellent benefits for staff including professional and career development opportunities that build personal and organisational capability. We celebrate diversity in our workforce, and value the knowledge and skills that a diverse range of employees bring to the workplace. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and we have an emphasis on caring and supporting teachers and staff in both their vocation of working in a school and other aspects of their lives.

An exciting opportunity currently exists within the Shalom College Music team. We are seeking a term-time Instrumental Music Tutor in Lower Strings for 19 hours per week, to commence in January 2024. The ability to also teach Piano would be advantageous. 

Specific Duties

  • Facilitate Instrumental Music lessons for Lower Strings at Catholic Secondary Colleges and Catholic Primary Schools in Bundaberg.
  • 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.

What we offer

  • Competitive salary - School Officer Level 6 ($40.25 - $49.00/hour)
  • Superannuation up to 12.75%
  • Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
  • Deferred Salary Scheme
  • Access to corporate health insurance cover with Bupa and Westfund
  • Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
  • Induction, professional development, and learning opportunities

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.

Mandatory Criteria

  • Australian work rights
  • 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.

For more information, please view the Position Description


Further Information

  • For a confidential conversation please contact Elizabeth Austin-Campbell, Deputy Principal, Shalom College Rockhampton, 4155 8111.
  • For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au
  • Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential. 

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Applications close Monday, 8 January 2024 (unless filled prior).

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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