Work with us
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.
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
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Reports to: CEO
Location: Sydney (Warrane) or Melbourne (Naarm)
Appointment type: Full‑time, permanent (Hybrid & flexible)
More information and how to apply, please request a candidate pack from stewari@musicaviva.com.au or tludgate@musicaviva.com.au
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For 80 years, Musica Viva Australia (MVA) has shaped Australia’s cultural landscape — bringing world‑class chamber music to concert halls, classrooms, and communities across the nation. As one of the world’s leading presenters of chamber music, we continue to evolve, and we are now seeking an exceptional marketing and communications leader to help guide our next chapter.
Reporting directly to the CEO and joining the senior leadership team, this role holds stewardship of MVA’s brand, voice, and audience growth across concerts, education, and emerging artists. You will lead a contemporary, insight‑driven marketing function — aligning creativity with strategy, tradition with innovation — and influence how our music, artists, and stories are experienced across Australia.
This is a rare opportunity to combine strategic leadership with cultural impact, shaping the public identity of an organisation where artistry, purpose, and performance meet.
Help ensure Australia’s music legacy continues to resonate — clearly, confidently, and boldly.
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For an informal chat about the role and MVA please contact Anne Frankenberg, by email: afrankenberg@musicaviva.com.au or Jennifer McCleary, People & Culture Manager, by email: jmccleary@musicaviva.com.au
Applications close: Sunday 10 May
First and second round interviews: late May
PHILANTHROPY COORDINATOR
Reports to: Individual Giving Manager
Location of Job: Sydney on Gadigal Land
Appointment type: Full-time Permanent (Hybrid & Flexible working available)
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The Development team now seeks a Philanthropy Coordinator who will play crucial role in supporting Musica Viva Australia’s philanthropic activities through donor engagement, database support, communications, and administrative duties.
With demonstrated experience in written communication, managing relationships, and strong organisational skills, ideally gained in the arts or the broader not for profit sector, the successful candidate will display excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an attention to detail, and high emotional intelligence. The ideal candidate will be highly effective at engaging with stakeholders both internal and external in supporting the organisation’s philanthropic agenda. Knowledge of the arts sector, classical music and music education is desirable.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your philanthropy and development skills
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Matthew Westwood Individual Giving Manager mwestwood@musicaviva.com.au or Jennifer McCleary People & Culture Manager jmccleary@musicaviva.com.au.
Applications close: Thursday 30 April
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Reports to: Director of Education
Supervises: Professional Development Coordinator
Location of Job: Zetland on Gadigal Land
Appointment type: Permanent Part-time 0.8FTE (hybrid & flexible arrangements available)
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Musica Viva Australia is seeking an experienced Professional Development Manager to lead and shape high‑quality teacher professional development as part of our national Musica Viva Australia in Schools (MVAIS) program.
Reporting to the Director of Education, this senior educator role combines strategic planning, people leadership, and creative input to ensure our professional development programs and education resources are engaging, curriculum‑aligned, and of the highest artistic and educational standard. You will work closely with artists, educators, and internal teams to deliver face‑to‑face and online professional learning for teachers across Australia.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on music education, supporting teachers and inspiring young people through the power of music.
For an informal discussion, contact Cassandra Lake, Director of Education, at clake@musicaviva.com.au or Jennifer McCleary, People and Culture Manager, at jmccleary@musicaviva.com.au.
Applications close: Thursday 7 May
SA STATE COORDINATOR (PARENTAL LEAVE COVER)
Reports to: SA State Manager
Location of Job: Adelaide on Kaurna Land
Appointment type: 12 month contract; part-time (this role can be offered at either 0.6 (22.6 hours) or 0.8 FTE (30 hours per week). Hybrid position.
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If you’re an experienced coordinator or administrator who thrives on variety, enjoys building strong relationships and is inspired by music, arts and education, you’ll love working with us. You’ll join a supportive, collaborative team that values flexibility, positive culture and hybrid ways of working.
We’re excited to welcome applications for the role of SA State Coordinator (Parental Leave Cover) — a rewarding part‑time opportunity to play a hands‑on role in delivering Musica Viva Australia’s programs to communities across South Australia.
Reporting to the SA State Manager and working closely with the SA Administration Coordinator and national colleagues, this role supports the delivery of Musica Viva Australia’s activities in South Australia across Concerts, Education and Emerging Artist programs.
For an informal chat about the role and MVA, please contact Sandra Taylor, SA Manager, by email staylor@musicaviva.com.au or Shubha Tewari, People and Culture Coordinator, by email stewari@musicaviva.com.au
Applications Close: Monday 4 May
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.