Our Lady of Sion College adheres to the Statement of Principles regarding Catholic Education as set out by Catholic Education Melbourne. All staff in a Catholic school have a vital role to play in supporting the full flourishing of students.

It is expected of all employed in a Catholic school that they:

• accept and support the Catholic education philosophy of the school
• develop and maintain an adequate understanding of those aspects of Catholic teaching that touch upon their subject areas and other aspects of their work
• strive to help students to understand, accept and appreciate Catholic teaching and values, through their teaching and other work, and by personal example
• avoid, through word, action or lifestyle, influence upon students that is contrary to the teaching and values of the Church community in whose name they act
• be committed to regular on-going professional development
• have and maintain any qualifications required for their employment.

All staff of Our Lady of Sion College are expected to:

• actively co-operate with members of the Sion College community to create an atmosphere, structures and curriculum which enact the special charism of Our Lady of Sion College
• implement the aims of Our Lady of Sion College
• strive to help students to understand, accept and appreciate Catholic teaching and values, through their teaching and other work and by personal example
• be committed to the shared Vision of the College as contained in the College Handbook.
• understand and support the College’s Learning and Teaching Charter
• act proactively in ensuring the highest standards of Child Safety are met and maintained.

Our Lady of Sion College is a child safe employer and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all students. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the School's Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct. Applicants will be required to provide a current Working With Children Check and National Criminal History Check.

To view our Staff Recruitment Policy, please click here.

If you have any questions about employment at Our Lady of Sion College, please contact HR@sion.catholic.edu.au

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Vacancies:

Our Lady of Sion College, located in the heart of Box Hill, is a Catholic College for girls that holds a deep commitment to nurturing both academic excellence and the spiritual growth of our students. Inspired by the teachings of the Church and the Sisters of Our Lady of Sion, we encourage our students to know God, inherit the traditions of the Church, and actively seek to transform the world.

Teaching

‍Classroom Music Teacher

Our Lady of Sion College is dedicated to providing our students with excellence in Music and Performing Arts education. To this end, we are seeking to employ an inspiring classroom music teacher (FTE 1.0 – full time, brass and/or woodwind specialist preferred) for a Term 1, 2026 leave replacement position commencing on 27 January 2026 and concluding 17 April 2026.

Responsibilities include:

• Classroom music teaching in the junior and middle school.
• Teaching small group brass and/or woodwind lessons in the beginner Year 7 Music Program
• Ensemble direction (Senior and Junior Concert Bands)
• Teaching in our Year 6 ‘Sion First’ Music program

Candidates must have current full VIT registration.

To view a detailed role description, please click here.

‍Application Instructions:

Applicants are required to:

• Complete the Application for Employment form
• Provide a current CV and covering letter.

Applications and enquiries to be submitted to hr@sion.catholic.edu.au.

Only complete applications sent to the college email address will be considered.

Applications close on Friday, 14 November 2025 at 9.00 am.

Please feel free to contact Marty Macaulay, Head of Music, on mmacaulay@sion.catholic.edu.au directly for further information.

Kindly note that applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews will commence asap.

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Upper Strings Violin and Viola Instructor

We are seeking to employ an inspiring and experienced teacher of Violin/Viola for approximately one day per week, (Thursdays preferred) to teach individual and small group lessons at secondary school level.

This is a casual position commencing in Term 1, 2026 and working during the school term only.

Working within the Our Lady of Sion Music Department, the Violin/Viola Instructor will be part of a team of instrumental specialists, providing instruction across a broad range of styles. The successful candidate will build the enrolments of players, enhance the opportunities for upper string students to take part in the activities of the Music Department and work in conjunction with the Head of Music in a team of instrumental instructors.

Candidates must be familiar with VCE and AMEB syllabus requirements and must be either VIT registered or have a current Working with Children’s card.

For further information regarding this position, please see the attached Role Description.

Applicants are required to:

• Complete the Application for Employment form
• Provide a current CV and covering letter.

Applications and enquiries to be submitted to hr@sion.catholic.edu.au.

Only complete applications sent to the college email address will be considered.

Applications close Friday, 28 November 2025 at 9.00 am.

For further information, please contact Marty Macaulay (Head of Music) at mmacaulay@sion.catholic.edu.au 

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Non Teaching

There are currently no opportunities.

‍Our Lady of Sion College promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all students.