<p><strong>About the role</strong></p> <p>St Dominic's College invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced teachers for the position of Music KLA Coordinator. This is a promotional role carrying a 2 point coordinator allowance, appointed for an initial period of three (3) years with the opportunity for a further three (3) years pending review.</p> <p>The underlying teaching position is full-time and permanent. The coordinator appointment is temporary in nature and subject to the College's review process at the conclusion of each appointment period.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide educational leadership across the Music KLA, driving curriculum quality and student outcomes&nbsp;</li> <li>Lead, support and mentor Music teaching staff&nbsp;</li> <li>Oversee the development, implementation and review of Music curriculum programs aligned with NESA requirements&nbsp;</li> <li>Coordinate co-curricular music programs and whole-school music events&nbsp;</li> <li>Coordinate the College Band program, including organising rehearsals, directing performances, and supporting student musicians (note: this may involve work outside normal school hours)</li> <li>Lead and support student musicians in preparation for internal and external performances</li> <li>Liaise with staff and external providers (where required) to support the delivery of high quality music performances&nbsp;</li> <li>Manage KLA resources, budgets and administrative requirements&nbsp;</li> <li>Build and maintain strong relationships with students, staff, and families.</li> <li>Support the delivery of College pastoral initiatives, assemblies, and events.</li> <li>Model and promote the College’s Catholic values and the Edmund Rice Charism.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A strong commitment to Catholic values, morals, and faith in the Edmund Rice tradition&nbsp;</li> <li>Current NESA accreditation at Proficient Teacher level or above&nbsp;</li> <li>Tertiary qualifications in Music Education or a relevant discipline recognised by NESA&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrated excellence as a classroom practitioner in Music across multiple Stages in a secondary setting&nbsp;</li> <li>Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire, support and mentor colleagues within a KLA or faculty context&nbsp;</li> <li>Sound knowledge of NESA Music syllabus requirements, assessment design and reporting obligations&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills with the ability to work collaboratively with staff, students and parents</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Highly Desirable Criteria:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience in a coordinator, head teacher or similar promotional role&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrated experience developing and reviewing KLA curriculum programs and assessment schedules&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience coordinating or leading co-curricular music programs and whole-school music events&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to differentiate curriculum and cater to diverse learning needs</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Salary and Conditions&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Teachers at St Dominic’s College are employed under the NSW Catholic Independent Schools (Teachers – Model B) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2023 and may attract higher levels of remuneration.</p> <p>This leadership position attracts an additional 2-point Coordinator Allowance.</p> <p>The salary will be reflective of NESA accreditation level and teaching experience, with an estimated annual salary between $115 889 and $157 237</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The College offers a variety of benefits for staff including:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>25% College fees discount for staff</li> <li>Professional development and accreditation support.&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Counselling Service.&nbsp;</li> <li>Annual influenza vaccinations provided by the College.&nbsp;</li> <li>Catered weekly morning teas.&nbsp;</li> <li>Catered staff development and networking days.&nbsp;</li> <li>Free street parking.&nbsp;</li> <li>Free use of College gym.&nbsp;</li> <li>College provided laptops.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Application Process</strong></p> <p>Applicants are encouraged to visit the College website&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stdominics.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow">www.stdominics.nsw.edu.au</a>&nbsp;for further information about the College. For enquiries please contact the Human Resources Manager, Melissa Gorham, via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:hr@stdominics.nsw.edu.au?subject=Music%20KLA%202%20Point%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>hr@stdominics.nsw.edu.au</a>?subject=Music%20KLA%202%20Point%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:hr@stdominics.nsw.edu.au?subject=Music%20KLA%202%20Point%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">hr@stdominics.nsw.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Please Note:&nbsp;</strong>Applicants may be shortlisted, interviewed and appointed prior to the closing date.</p> <p>To apply, please submit your application to the College Principal, Ms N Devenish, via email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:hr@stdominics.nsw.edu.au?subject=Music%20KLA%202%20Point%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>hr@stdominics.nsw.edu.au</a>?subject=Music%20KLA%202%20Point%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:hr@stdominics.nsw.edu.au?subject=Music%20KLA%202%20Point%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">hr@stdominics.nsw.edu.au</a> by 9am Monday 29th June 2026.</p> <p>Applications should include:</p> <ul> <li>A covering letter addressing the highly desirable and essential criteria (2 page maximum).</li> <li>NSW Working With Children Clearance number and date of birth.</li> <li>Teacher Accreditation Summary report from NESA.</li> <li>Current curriculum vitae, detailing professional qualifications.</li> <li>Name and contact details for three (3) referees, including your current employer (where applicable).</li> </ul> <p><strong>Privacy Statement</strong></p> <p>St Dominic's College collects personal information about applicants in order to process applications for employment. More information about how the College collects, uses and discloses personal information is available in our Privacy Policy: <a href="https://ereansw.csassurance.com/refdoc_atts/182aff80-f5bc-013d-6ebc-0a58a9feac02" rel="nofollow">EREA NSW Colleges Privacy Policy</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Child Safeguarding Statement</strong></p> <p><i>At St Dominic's College we are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices create a safe and supportive environment for all students. To this end in addition to our general Recruitment and Selection Procedures, we have established Child Safeguarding policies and procedures for recruiting School Board members, Staff, including members of the Executive Team, Direct Contact and Regular Volunteers and Regular Contractors, and for assessing their suitability to work with children.</i></p> <p><i>We recognise that children and young people are to be valued and respected and we expect all employees, volunteers and contractors to demonstrate an ongoing and proactive commitment to the safety and wellbeing of all persons with a specific focus on the safeguarding of children. Moreover, it is the expectation of St Dominic's College that the successful applicant has an understating of children and young people’s diverse needs and unique experience and that all interactions with children and young people foster and demonstrate a commitment to a child safe culture.</i></p> <p><i>The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.</i></p>