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Work with Musica Viva Australia

Join us! We’re always striving to create a culturally vibrant Australia where people of all ages, backgrounds, and communities have access to brilliant music.

We exist to create and support a vibrant chamber music sector which is accessible to people of all backgrounds across Australia.  

We work together to help create an Australia where chamber music thrives and where people of all ages, cultures and communities have access to, and learn to appreciate, the vital role of music in building a stronger, more creative world.

At the heart of this mission is our people – our wonderful staff members and volunteers. If you have a passion for the arts and classical music, take a look at our positions below.

Current opportunities

Musica Viva Australia (MVA) is recruiting a number of key positions in our Marketing department to deliver our Strategic Plans from 2025 and beyond. This team works across MVA nationally, delivering a brand strategy which actively promotes engagement in concerts and education work, as well as emerging artists.    

 Our primary purpose to make music feel extraordinary for everyone. We have the conviction that great music and musicians make the world a better place. And we’re in the business of creating truly memorable experiences for people of all ages and from all backgrounds.   

 At their core, all roles connect artists with people across Australia – whether in classrooms, on concert stages or online. We’re looking for people who can deliver creative, data-driven plans and initiatives to continue to increase MVA’s reach. You’re likely to have marketing experience in the arts and cultural/ NFP sector, be digitally-savvy and be driven by making positive impacts.  

There are roles across the brand, including:

Digital Marketing Executive

We're looking for a Digital Marketing Executive who can develop, plan and implement effective digital content across MVA (Concerts, Education and Emerging Artists) to build and maximise MVA’s brand digitally and beyond, delivering a new brand strategy. 

Applications close: Monday 11 December 2023

Full details of the responsibilities of the position are available in the Job Description here.

Marketing Manager, Concerts

Can you lead marketing and audience development campaigns for innovative, world-class concerts?  

  • A stunning interpretation (The Times (UK) on A Winter’s Journey)  
  • If theatres and concert halls are to lure audiences from their screens, this type of cross-genre storytelling is certainly one way to try it (Chopin’s Piano, ArtsHub)  
  • 4½ stars: "An enjoyable, eclectic evening of awe-inspiring musicianship with an unlikely instrumental trio." (Silk, Metal Wood — Limelight)  
  • Musica Viva has imaginatively looked beyond a stand and deliver presentation and opened up a fascinating vista of artistic and emotional discovery (Age/SMH)  

Applications close: Wednesday 6 December 2023 

Full details of the responsibilities of the position are available in the Job Description here. 

 

Education Project Coordinator

Musica Viva Australia’s Education programs are developed mainly for a primary school audience and are comprised of live performance, digital resources, and teacher professional development.

The Education Projects Coordinator is a member of the Education team, supporting the Director of Education and wider team with administration and logistical support for a broad range of special projects.

Applications close: Wednesday 6 December 2023 

Full details of the responsibilities of the position are available in the Job Description here.

 

Queensland Administration Coordinator

The position reports to the Queensland State Manager and works closely with the Queensland State Coordinator. The team is the face of Musica Viva Australia (MVA) in Queensland and this position is expected to develop and sustain working relationships with stakeholders including teachers, subscribers, donors, and artists in the delivery of MVA programs in Queensland.

The team also works in consultation with the Marketing, Concerts, Education, Finance and Development teams in the national office and this role plays a vital part in building and maintaining productive and trusted professional relationships with individuals from those teams.

Applications close: Monday 4 December 2023 

Full details of the responsibilities of the position are available in the Job Description here.

 

Touring & Operations Manager, Concerts

This is an exceptional opportunity for someone passionate about live performance with experience in tour management, artist liaison and logistical and administrative support. This role works with top international and Australian chamber musicians, enabling them to perform at their best for audiences in major cities across the country.

Applications close: Sunday 26 November 2023 

Full details of the responsibilities of the position are available in the Job Description here.

 

Teaching Artists - Expression of Interest Invitation for NSW

Musica Viva Australia Music Education Residency Program

We are seeking expressions of interest from practicing musicians who are also experienced music educators based in Sydney, to lead the Music Education Residency Programs in our schools. Click here for the position description and details on how to apply.

 

Teaching Artists - Expression of Interest Invitation for WA and SA

Musica Viva Australia National Music Residency Program

We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced music educators in WA and SA to lead the music residency programs in our schools. Click here for the position description and details on how to apply.

 

Casual Pool Position

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for skilled and motivated individuals to join our casual pool to help with customer care calls to teachers who book Musica Viva Australia in Schools programs and to provide occasional administrative support, as required, in either of our offices in Sydney or Brisbane.

Volunteer Positions - Get in touch!

Our volunteers have played an integral role with Musica Viva Australia since its founding in 1945, when European refugees volunteered their time to see their cultural roots flourish in their new country. Today, our volunteers donate their time to roles on committees, administration, and providing specialty services, and we’re hugely grateful for their contributions.

If you’ve got skills and time to share with us, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply here.