Bandsperson

How many places pay you a full-time wage to play music?

In the Queensland Police Pipes and Drums (QPP&D) you will perform and contribute to strengthening relationships between the Queensland Police Service (QPS) and the community through engagement and crime prevention initiatives.

A high level of integrity and professionalism is expected.

Based at the Old Museum Building, Gregory Terrace, Spring Hill, there is parking available onsite, cafï¿© and food options within walking distance.

The QPP&D are a professional Pipes and Drums band for official events and parades, but this versatile group also provide tuition to the Queensland Police Juvenile Pipes and Drums, facilitate basic workshops on guitar, bass and drums and a multi-instrumental program for schools

Bands persons also provide community safety information in public performances.

Predominantly travelling in South-East Queensland QPP&D can be briefly deployed to other areas Queensland.

The core capability requirements for this role are:

• Perform duties as a professional musician within the Queensland Police Pipes and Drums.
• Represent the QPS at internal and external forums and communicate effectively with members of the local community by providing advice on crime prevention initiatives.

Role Requirements:

Mandatory:

• Nil

Qualification:

• Nil

Technical/Operational/Educational Experience:

• Applicants who are highly competent or have the potential to perform competently and successfully on the Pipe Band Snare Drum, at a minimum Grade Three level of an International Pipe Band Standard will be given preference.
• Applicants who have: The ability to read music / drum scores; experience playing other instruments (guitar, bass guitar, drumkit); or have experience in tutoring Pipe Band Snare; would be highly regarded.

Other:

• Role requires wearing of a uniform, the role requires a degree of physical fitness the ability to march and stand and play for a period of time.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.