The Role:
Full Time | Ongoing | commencing 2027

The Coordinator of Junior School Music provides educational, artistic and operational leadership for music learning and participation throughout the Junior School. The role is responsible for fostering a vibrant and inclusive music culture that encourages excellence, creativity and engagement for all students.

Working closely with the Director of Music and Junior School leadership, the Coordinator of Junior School Music oversees curriculum delivery, ensemble programs, performances, staff leadership and future program development. The position plays a key role in ensuring that classroom and co-curricular music experiences are connected, purposeful and aligned with the school's strategic priorities.
Your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

- Provide strategic leadership for all aspects of music education and musical engagement across the Junior School.
- Develop and champion a clear vision for music learning and participation from Prep to Year 6.
- Lead, mentor and support Junior School music staff to deliver outstanding teaching and learning outcomes.
- Foster a collaborative and cutting-edge team culture focused on excellence and continuous improvement.
- Oversee the planning, delivery and review of a contemporary, engaging and developmentally appropriate music curriculum.
- Monitor student achievement, engagement and participation data to drive program improvement and growth.
- Support and enhance the Junior School ensemble program, working collaboratively with instrumental faculties.
- Direct Junior School choirs and prepare high-quality repertoire for students from Prep to Year 6.
- Create and promote diverse ensemble, performance and musical learning opportunities for students.
- Lead the planning and delivery of major Junior School music events, including House Music, the Year 6 Musical, Celebration Morning and Graduation ceremonies.
- Collaborate with the Head of Junior School and Director of Music to contribute to whole-school music initiatives and future program development.
- Identify and implement innovative opportunities in music education, technology and performance practice to enhance student experience and program sustainability.

Closing date: 14 October 2026

The Role:
Full Time | Ongoing | commencing 2027





The Coordinator of Junior School Music provides educational, artistic and operational leadership for music learning and participation throughout the Junior School. The role is responsible for fostering a vibrant and inclusive music culture that encourages excellence, creativity and engagement for all students.

Working closely with the Director of Music and Junior School leadership, the Coordinator of Junior School Music oversees curriculum delivery, ensemble programs, performances, staff leadership and future program development. The position plays a key role in ensuring that classroom and co-curricular music experiences are connected, purposeful and aligned with the school's strategic priorities.
Your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

- Provide strategic leadership for all aspects of music education and musical engagement across the Junior School.
- Develop and champion a clear vision for music learning and participation from Prep to Year 6.
- Lead, mentor and support Junior School music staff to deliver outstanding teaching and learning outcomes.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture focused on excellence and continuous improvement.
- Oversee the planning, delivery and review of a contemporary, engaging and developmentally appropriate music curriculum.
- Monitor student achievement, engagement and participation data to drive program improvement and growth.
- Support and enhance the Junior School ensemble program, working collaboratively with instrumental faculties.
- Direct Junior School choirs and prepare high-quality repertoire for students from Prep to Year 6.
- Create and promote diverse ensemble, performance and musical learning opportunities for students.
- Lead the planning and delivery of major Junior School music events, including House Music, the Year 6 Musical, Celebration Morning and Graduation ceremonies.




- Collaborate with the Head of Junior School and Director of Music to contribute to whole-school music initiatives and future program development.
- Identify and implement innovative opportunities in music education, technology and performance practice to enhance student experience and program sustainability.

About MLC
MLC is a leading independent girls' day and boarding school in the inner east of Melbourne. Our unmatched breadth of learning and wellbeing experiences and environments inspires and supports MLC students to find and nurture their individual interests and talents and achieve their best.
Known for our commitment to excellence and innovation in education combined with the unmatched breadth of our curriculum, co-curricular activities, and College resources ensures our students discover their strengths and interests, nurture their talents, forge their own paths and achieve their best.
MLC students are empowered to be confident and resilient global citizens who possess the skills, knowledge and attitude to thrive throughout every stage of their schooling and in an ever-changing, globalised world.

What you will bring

- Music education qualification
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to student learning and wellbeing
- Extensive experience in a school setting
- Effective planning and organisational skills
- Proven competence with use of technology in a learning environment
- Strong musicianship and pedagogical expertise
- Capacity to lead change and foster innovation
- Professionally and appropriate maintenance of confidentiality
- Demonstrated expertise in relevant subject areas
- Current Victorian Institute of Teaching registration
- Right to work in Australia
- Adherence to all College policies and demonstration of behaviours in accordance with the Child Safe
- An understanding of the Victorian Child Safe Standards
- Experience in a similar role is desirable

MLC puts child safety at the forefront and are committed to providing a child secure environment. The safety of our students is paramount and is the responsibility of all of our staff.

Please be aware that while we make every effort to adhere to the stated closing dates, we may need to close the application process earlier if a significant number of qualified candidates are identified before the official deadline.

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📌 Music Coordinator - Junior School (Melbourne)
🏢 Methodist Ladies' College Melbourne
📍 Melbourne