Program Coordinator - Festivals and Showcase
Branch: Instrumental Music School Services
Division: South Metropolitan Education Region
Salary: Level 3, $141,551 - $154,896 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2026
Instrumental Music School Services (IMSS) partners with public schools across Western Australia to enrich students' musical education through practical music making. This service provides a holistic teaching and learning program in instrumental and vocal music to students from over 500 schools.
Students develop musical skills through a structured curriculum and pedagogical approach that supports individual growth and group collaboration. The program delivers high‐quality teaching and learning opportunities across the following Learning Areas: Brass, Classical Guitar, Contemporary Guitar & Bass, Percussion, Strings, Voice and Woodwind. Students develop creativity, expression, musical literacy and technical proficiency through their weekly lessons and via a range of context appropriate ensemble opportunities.
IMSS vision is to provide a rich environment where students have opportunities and pathways for inspiration, success in music and personal excellence. The events coordinator role is closely aligned to the mission statement which includes providing diverse and stimulating performance and extension opportunities.
The successful applicant will ideally have excellent interpersonal skills, knowledge and experience, as well as administrative experience in a high‐pressure environment. High level Information Technology skills such as working with excel, spreadsheets, office 365 and other functions are desirable for this position. The Program Coordinator, Festivals and Showcase should also have experience in performing in and directing instrumental ensembles and capacity to engage with the IMSS Whole School Teaching and learning plan.
Primary Responsibilities
* To participate in the decision‐making processes of IMSS, and to actively promote the educational policies and strategies of the Department of Education and IMSS to instrumental music teachers, school‐based administrators, staff and the general community.
* To provide educational leadership and support for all stakeholders in the Events space.
* To manage and produce all major IMSS Events for the school.
* To assist in the management of the IMSS website.
The successful applicant should be willing to work out of hours at events including weekends and evenings and be available "on‐call" as they occur.
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.
Additional Eligibility & Training Requirements
* 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
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.
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.
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