Vocal Specialist

1 week ago


Waratah West, New South Wales, Australia Catholic Schools Office Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Full time
Job Title: Vocal Specialist

The Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is seeking a casual Vocal Specialist to join the team.

About the Role

The Vocal Specialist will work under the direction of the ASPIRE Musical Director to develop young performers within the ASPIRE program. They will manage the rehearsal of vocalists and assist them in learning assigned choreography and dramatic elements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Utilize skills and knowledge of vocal technique and harmony to develop young performers
  • Manage the rehearsal of vocalists and assist them in learning assigned choreography and dramatic elements
  • Work under the direction of the ASPIRE Musical Director
Requirements
  • Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the church through Catholic schools
  • Experience as a performer in a vocal ensemble and as lead vocalist/soloist
  • Ability to read traditional notation and play piano for basic accompaniment and technical exercises
  • Deep understanding and experience teaching vocal technique including the areas of breathing, voice production, projection, diction, aural skills and singing harmonies
  • Studio teaching experience with the ability to identify technical problems then work with young performers to refine their own vocal technique
  • Ability to demonstrate and teach high quality performance practice skills including use of phrasing, technique, and movement for expression
  • Experience in teaching simple choreography for performance
  • Experience leading a variety of vocal ensembles
  • Music industry experience (Desirable)
  • Experience working with instrumentalists (Desirable)
  • Ability to play other instruments (Desirable)
Qualifications
  • Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
  • Tertiary qualification or equivalent in music
  • High level vocal proficiency of at least 6th Grade AMEB level
Benefits of Working with Us
  • A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Training and staff development programs
  • Paid parental leave for eligible employees
  • Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees

The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is a child safe organisation, committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable persons and has zero-tolerance of any abuse. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and comply with our Safeguarding Framework Policy and Codes of Conduct.


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