Band Member

**Special Constable Police Band**:

- **Ongoing Full-Time**:

- **Stanmore**

**About us**

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

**About the role**

We have an opportunity for a **Band Member - Musician (Drum Kit & Percussion) **to be part of our New South Wales Police Band, Public Affairs Branch team. The Band Member contributes to the positive promotion of the NSWPF through community engagement by performing as a musician in the NSW Police Band (a Wind Orchestra) and its various ensembles.
- This position attracts an allowance for doubling on a second musical instrument as well as a weekly laundry allowance._

For more information on this role (e.g. essential requirements, key accountabilities and capabilities required for the role), **click here** to view the role description.

**What we can offer you**

At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:

- competitive salary;
- flexible work options;
- opportunity to purchase leave;
- annual leave loading;
- corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;
- free annual influenza vaccination;
- salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease;
- convenient location for public transport and to shops etc; and
- in-house gym facilities.

**How to Apply**

Applications can only be submitted electronically via the I Work for NSW website.

To be considered for this role, attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this role.

Please do not attach copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than what has been requested) - you can bring these if called for interview.

**Target Question 1**:
In addition to consistent and ongoing professional skills on your primary instrument, Musicians in the NSW Police Band are expected to perform in our full Wind Band, Parade Band and smaller ensembles. Musicians are expected to be punctual, well groomed, accountable and able to take directions from management, as well as be able to perform in a wide range of situations.

Please demonstrate how your experiences can successfully adapt to our needs.

**Target Question 2**:
It is highly desirable that our musicians possess additional skills that can be adapted to contribute to the functions of the Band. These skills may include doubling/secondary instruments, singing, arranging, use of Music Software, Medium/Heavy Vehicle Driving and Social Media.

Please outline any additional skills and experiences, you may have, that could contribute to the success of the Band.
- an Australian Citizen;
- a permanent resident of Australia; or
- a New Zealand citizen.

**Our commitment to Diversity**

The NSW Police Force is a proud employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees. Differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.