Organisation : Music for Canberra
Location : Canberra (Braddon)
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Arts & Culture, Community Engagement, Disabilities, Education & Training
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : 70k per annum pro rata
Application closing date : 29 Oct, 2019
About the organisation
About the organisation
Music For Canberra believes in the positive social and personal benefits to be gained from learning music. We offer Canberra’s largest program of instrumental, choir, ensemble & orchestral tuition, musical experiences and workshops, and performance opportunities.
Opportunities are available for our members to perform at concerts and other community events including at the National Multicultural Festival, Floriade, the National Eisteddfod, and many other local festivals and events in Canberra and the surrounding regions.
We are an ACT Government Key Arts Organisation and registered charity.
About the role
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Organisation : Music for Canberra
Location : Canberra
Work type : Permanent Part-time (hours negotiable, up to 20 hours per week)
Profession : Artistic Director
Sector : Arts and culture, Community music, music education, children, disability, not for profit sector
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $70,000 per annum pro rata
Artistic Director to develop high quality, inspiring, innovative and diverse musical experiences for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds
About the role
As Artistic Director for Music for Canberra you will provide artistic leadership for a not-for-profit organisation with a community focus. MfC encourages people of all ages (starting as early as 18 months old in our ‘Music Play’ groups), all abilities (including ‘Mixed Ability’ music & drumming groups for people living with a disability) and all backgrounds to experience the benefits music can offer by taking up an instrument or singing.
You will work closely with the General Manager to support achievement of the organisation’s vision, mission and goals through developing and delivering appropriate programs. MfC programs comprise diverse streams, each with a clear purpose and target membership group. Each existing program and any new programs must be well designed for the target membership group, enriching for participants and delivered to high quality to benefit our members and community. You will play an active role in assisting the General Manager with sponsorship, business development and fundraising. You will prepare budgets, project plans and reports for the artistic programs. Artistic programs must be submitted for approval by the General Manager.
It is important that our Artist Director values relationships, has excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, and works well in small team environments. Tertiary qualifications in music are required along with practical experience with orchestras and/or choirs and understanding of music education, including for children and young adults. You will need to be up to date on current thinking and developments in the arts sector and more broadly.
How to apply for this role
Job Description:
https://musicforcanberra.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/AD-Job-Description-Public.pdf
This role is part-time, hours negotiable up to 20 hours per week. Flexible working hours will be available for the right candidate, so long as operational and strategic needs are met.
MfC is committed to equity and inclusion.
If you have the professional skills and personal drive to lead Music for Canberra and deliver the vision set by the Board, send your application (maximum 2 pages), CV and referee contact details to board@musicforcanberra.org.au
If you have any questions, please contact: harvey@asianfinancegroup.com or call David Harvey on 0431 665 373 for a confidential discussion.
Closing date: 29 October 2019
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