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 extended to Thursday 7 May
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
Music Educators Wanted – Inspire Music in Schools!
Reports to: SA State Manager as part of National Education Team
Location of Job: Adelaide on Kaurna Land
Appointment type: Contractor - multi-year contract 0.4 FTE (2 days) - 2026 teaching days Wed–Fri
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Musica Viva Australia is seeking passionate Primary Music Educators to lead our Music Education Residency Program in South Australia. Work alongside school communities to build joyful, sustainable music learning for children.
This is a contractor role (0.4 FTE / 2 days) with 2026 teaching days across Wed–Fri in Adelaide.
We’re looking for educators who are creative, collaborative, and committed to empowering teachers and students through high quality music making.
What you’ll need:
• Recent primary music teaching experience
• Strong music education background
• Confident classroom presence and mentoring skills
• Ability to connect with diverse communities
• Orff or Kodály training (desirable)
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Musica Viva Australia SA State Manager, Sandra Taylor staylor@musicaviva.com.au
For a copy of the job description and how to apply: Click here
Applications close: 4 June 2026
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
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.