Working at the Tamworth Regional Conservatorium of Music (TRCM) means joining a professional community committed to high-quality music education, artistic excellence, and meaningful regional impact. We seek musicians and educators who value collaboration, reflective practice, and the opportunity to make a sustained contribution to students, schools, and communities across North West NSW.
TRCM exists to provide leadership, resources, and expertise that support lifelong learning and the pursuit of excellence in music education and performance. Our role is to deliver inclusive, high-quality music education that enriches individual lives and strengthens the cultural life of the region. This mission is realised through individual tuition, ensemble programs, community performances, and deep partnerships with schools and cultural organisations.
Our work is guided by fairness, openness, honesty, and trust; respect for all; cooperation with local, state, and national partners; and a strong commitment to diversity, integrity, and continuous improvement. These values shape how we teach, collaborate, and engage with students, families, colleagues, and partner institutions. Staff are expected to uphold high professional standards, contribute positively to team culture, and pursue excellence in both educational and artistic practice.
TRCM is an active participant in the NSW Conservatorium of Music Education Programs, working in close alignment with the NSW Department of Education. Through government-supported programs, we deliver instrumental and vocal tuition, in-school ensembles, musicianship and theory, early childhood music, and targeted programs for diverse learning needs. Our teachers regularly work within NSW public schools, supporting curriculum-aligned learning and extending access to specialist music education for students in regional, rural, and remote contexts.
A flagship example of this partnership is CAPERS, a large-scale, department-led performance initiative connecting public schools across the region. TRCM plays a central artistic and educational role in CAPERS, with many of our students participating alongside school ensembles. This work reflects our broader commitment to coordination, leadership, and artistic excellence within the public education system.
As a regional conservatorium, TRCM works across Tamworth and surrounding communities including Attunga, Barraba, Bendemeer, Carroll, Currabubula, Duri, Kootingal, Manilla, Moonbi, Nemingha, Nundle, Quirindi, Somerton, Spring Ridge, Tintinhull Wallabadah, Werris Creek, and Willow Tree. We collaborate with local councils, venues, and arts organisations to present performances, rehearsals, and outreach activities that strengthen regional cultural life. Staff are encouraged to engage with community events and contribute to programs that extend music education beyond the studio.
TRCM aligns its practice with NSW child safe legislation and the Child Safe Standards under the Children’s Guardian Act 2019. We are committed to providing a safe, respectful learning environment and expect all staff to uphold child safe principles, professional boundaries, and mandatory training requirements. Child safety, wellbeing, and ethical conduct are core professional responsibilities.
Working at TRCM offers opportunities for ongoing professional development, artistic collaboration, and leadership within a respected regional institution. Current vacancies are advertised separately, but all roles share a common expectation: a commitment to students, schools, and the transformative power of music education.
Tamworth is a major regional centre in the New England region of NSW, positioned on the Inland Corridor route, approximately 389 km from Sydney and 574 km from Brisbane. It combines the amenity of a substantial city with the professional scope of a diverse regional economy spanning retail, services, tourism and a strong agricultural base.
The Tamworth Regional Council area has an estimated resident population of over 65,000 (2024 ERP), with Tamworth's urban area at over 43,000 people (2021 Census).
Tamworth is known as the Country Music Capital of Australia and is home of the Country Music Festival and Awards and the Big Golden Guitar. It is also home to the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre (AELEC), which hosts 50+ events annually and attracts thousands of competitors and animals.