Description:
St Patrick’s College is a Catholic day and boarding school for boys in Years 7 to 12. Located in Ballarat, the College is beautifully resourced and widely recognised for its strong sense of community, exceptional staff and vibrant culture. As a school in the Edmund Rice Tradition our mission is inspired by the Touchstones of Liberating Education, Gospel Spirituality, Justice and Solidarity, and Inclusive Community.
At the heart of our vision is the commitment of ‘educating hope-filled, compassionate and confident young men for their place in the world’. This vision is grounded in the College’s four pillars: Faith, Tradition, Excellence and Joy.
St Patrick’s College Ballarat is inviting expressions of interest for the following key Positions of Leadership within the College’s vibrant Performing Arts Program, commencing in 2026 for a four-year term:
- Head of Music Faculty
- Head of Drama Faculty
- Head of Performing Arts
- Head of Music Performance
These roles require passionate and dedicated educators who are committed to fostering a strong culture of artistic excellence, student engagement, and community within their discipline, while upholding the Catholic identity and values of the College.
Each successful applicant will bring demonstrated leadership experience, with strengths in curriculum innovation, performance direction, team collaboration, and strategic development. They will play a vital role in shaping the College’s creative vision, nurturing student talent, and contributing to the holistic formation of students through the performing arts.
As part of a dynamic and collegial arts team, these leaders will be instrumental in enhancing the profile of Music, Drama, and Performance across the College and broader community.
St Patrick's College reserves the right to appoint to positions at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the closing date for applications.
Application Process:
Step 1 - Application to be submitted
Applications must include:
- Cover letter outlining the following:
- Position of Leadership you are applying for
- your interest in applying for the role
- a broad outline of experience, and;
- responses to the Key Selection Criteria of the role
- Resume which sets out relevant work and study experience
Step 2: Panel Interview
- St Patrick's College will select applicants who will progress to panel interview stage
- Panel interview will be held at St Patrick's College
Step 3: Reference Checking
- Following panel interview, preferred candidates will be referenced checked
Step 4: Appointment
- Interviewed applicants to be notified of outcome by phone and email
To discuss this role further, please contact Human Resources on 03 5331 1688 or jobs@stpats.vic.edu.au.
St Patrick’s College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The College holds the care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people as a central and fundamental responsibility.
Head of Drama Faculty Position Description
Head of Music Faculty Position Description
Head of Music Performance Position Description
Head of Performing Arts Position Description