Canberra Grammar School · Australian Capital Territory
Director of CGS Music
SecondaryHead of Faculty / Department / Music
Canberra Grammar School in the ACT seeks a full-time, fixed-term Director of CGS Music to lead its Pre-School to Year 12 programme, including curriculum, ensembles, tuition, performance and Snow Concert Hall. The hands-on role suits an accomplished musician-educator with large-programme leadership experience and includes regular out-of-hours commitments; applicants need Australian work rights and required safeguarding checks.
- Leads curriculum, ensembles, tuition and performance
- Oversees Snow Concert Hall
- Regular out-of-hours concert commitments
- ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card required
Closes today
Applications close 19 Sept 2026.
Read the full listing and applyOpens Teachers On Net, where the school takes applications.
About the role
Lead the school-wide music programme from Pre-School to Year 12, covering classroom teaching, ensembles, individual tuition, performances and the Snow Concert Hall. This is a full-time, fixed-term leadership role combining strategic planning with hands-on musical direction, including conducting, programming and staff development. Regular evening and weekend commitments are required for concerts, rehearsals and ceremonial events.
What they’re looking for
- Successful leadership of a large, comprehensive P–12 music programme
- Strong conducting, ensemble direction and concert programming experience
- Experience mentoring and developing musician-educators
- Ability to manage facilities, budgets, schedules and operational systems
- Postgraduate qualification in music, education, conducting or related field
- Current ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card and National Police Check
About the school
Canberra Grammar School is an independent school in the Australian Capital Territory serving students from Pre-School to Year 12. Music is a central part of school life, with a broad programme spanning curriculum, performance, ensembles, tuition and a dedicated concert hall.
How to apply
Apply through Canberra Grammar School’s careers page, submitting a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and a resume or CV. Applications close on 19 September 2026, but may be reviewed and closed earlier if a suitable appointment is made.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Head of Faculty / Department
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Subjects
- Music
- Listed
- 18 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“We invite applications for a visionary Director of CGS Music to lead a world-class programme and shape the future of music at CGS. Shape the future of one of Australia’s most ambitious school music programmes Lead music across curriculum, performance…”
The school
- Address
- 40 Monaro Crescent, RED HILL, ACT