Description:
Salary: Level 3, $137,428 - $150,385 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
This is a permanent part-time (0.5FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2025
Instrumental Music School Services (IMSS) enhances student learning in music through the provision of instrumental music tuition in schools and school clusters across WA. IMSS provides quality teaching, diverse and stimulating performance and enrichment opportunities, supporting every instrumental music student to realise their full potential.
Instrumental Music School Services (IMSS) is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Program Coordinator – Brass.
The successful applicant will ideally be a motivated, highly skilled, and innovative educator to join the Senior Leadership Team. In collaboration with the principal and members of the executive team they provide educational leadership in the school and the community by developing and promoting the school vision.
Central to this position will be the ability to provide educational leadership guided by the IMSS Pedagogical Framework and School Plan. This includes the quality of Brass teaching, administrative supervision, and performance development of staff. You will also liaise with the Executive and allied professional on the management of resources for Brass instruction, including suitable staff deployment and instrument management.
The successful applicant should ideally use effective change strategies to lead the school community to accept and develop opportunities for improved performance in the relevant area of responsibility. A key part of this role is participation in decision making processes, and actively promoting the educational policies and strategies of the Department of Education and the IMSS to instrumental music teachers, school-based administrators, staff and the general community.
The Program Coordinator models a culture of self-reflection and improvement providing coaching and mentoring as they promote professional growth and leadership capabilities within teams and in others. They should possess excellent organization, communication and public relation skills that allow them to build and maintain collaborative and respectful partnerships across our school community. We value creative thinking that leads to better solutions and outcomes for our students.
The successful applicant will ideally bring to the role a strong sense of passion and motivation in music education through the Brass Learning Area. A high level of teaching competence in the Arts, Music area of Brass teaching and an understanding of the stylistic requirements of the context will be well regarded. A knowledge of specific instrumental pedagogy including music literacy, and general curriculum trends in music education is also advantageous.
Some regional travel may be required for this role. This will be negotiated with the IMSS executive team.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
- A statement of up to four (4) pages addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 41***for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SA950164
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 17 March 2025
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