St Peter's Catholic Church, Surry Hills, NSW seeks a Director of Music to lead our parish choir, comprised of semi-professional volunteer singers, at our vibrant and welcoming inner-city parish.
Key responsibilities
* Plan and organise music for Sunday Mass, including chant, hymns, and choral motets.
* Direct the choir during Sunday Mass.
* Coordinate with the Parish Priest to plan music according to the Liturgical season.
* Maintain the parish music library.
* Recruit, train, and foster choristers.
Hours
The position will become available from mid-August 2026 but is negotiable for the right candidate.
Baseline hours: 7.5 hours a week.
* Sunday rehearsal and Mass: 2h 15min
* Weekly music preparation: 3h 30 min
Additional hours:
* Available for other commitments throughout the year including (but not limited to) Easter Triduum, concerts, special Masses, and charity events.
Wages will be paid according to Federal Award rates, and will depend in part on the successful candidate's experience.
* Practising Catholic with a collaborative team-based attitude.
* Strong musical performance skills and choral conducting / leadership ability.
* Experience with Catholic Liturgy and sacred music, including Gregorian chant and polyphony.
* Ability to motivate and train volunteer choristers and support parish life.
* Has or is willing to obtain a Working With Children Check and National Police Check.
Organ
* Ability to play organ is preferred but not essential.
* Candidates may apply for either or both roles (i.e. Choral Director and/or Parish Organist).
* About the parish organs: www.ohta.org.au/organs/organs/SurryHillsStPeters.html
Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be considered as they are received, and suitable candidates shortlisted.
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