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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.
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
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PRESENTERS / CONTRACTORS
- Expression of Interest Invitation for ACT, NT & TAS for 2026
Reports to: Professional Development Manager
Location: ACT, NT & TAS - multiple contracts available
Appointment type: Freelance Contract. Reliable internet access is required.
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Musica Viva Australia is proud to present a range of face-to-face and online professional development opportunities to support music teaching in Australian schools. The purpose of these sessions is to build teachers' capacity and confidence in their primary school music teaching and to encourage creativity and exploration in their classroom to enhance children’s appreciation of music and boost their creativity.
We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced music educators in ACT, NT and TAS to help create and present dynamic, interactive, and engaging 2-hour sessions of Face to Face and/or online PDs contractors as part of Musica Viva Australia’s professional development program. Existing PD Presenters in our program do not need to resubmit an EOI.
You will be expected to:
- Present high quality professional development sessions that are aligned with Musica Viva Australia’s vision and purpose.
- Help create interactive content and teaching examples for attendees at PD that align with state curriculum and syllabus.
- Collaborate with the PD Manager on content, delivery and style of presentation.
You will have:
- Bachelor of Music Education or Bachelor of Education qualification with significant music expertise qualifications or higher and at least five years of primary classroom teaching experience
- Demonstrated experience of presenting skills online including delivering peer mentoring or providing training to adults.
- High level written communication skills.
- Very good knowledge and understanding of Musica Viva in Schools program.
- Substantial knowledge of the relevant Music Syllabus/Curriculum for their respective state in which the course is being delivered (e.g. The Arts: Music strand in the Australian Curriculum)
- Orff Schulwerk or Kodaly qualifications (desirable but not essential)
Applications Close: Friday 14 November 2025
For more information, view full job description here.
Inquiries can be made by contacting Claudene Shoesmith pdmanagers@musicaviva.com.au or People & Culture Manager Jennifer McCleary by email at jmccleary@musicaviva.com.au
EMERGING ARTISTS PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Reports to: Manager, Emerging Artists Programs
Location: Melbourne on Wurundjeri Land
Appointment type: Full-time (Hybrid & Flexible working available)
Workplace: Hybrid & flexible options available
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Join Musica Viva Australia in supporting the next generation of chamber musicians! We’re seeking a proactive and organised Program Coordinator to help deliver our inspiring Emerging Artists programs — including Masterclasses, FutureMakers, and Competitions.
This role is ideal for someone who is friendly, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting young musicians. Experience in arts administration or event coordination is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate schedules, bookings, and logistics for national events
- Liaise with artists, partners, and internal teams
- Manage program databases, invoices, and reporting
- Provide frontline support for program enquiries
- Assist with event delivery across Australia
Applications Close: 3 November 2025
For more information, view full job description here.
For an informal chat about the role and MVA please contact Janet McKay jmckay@musicaviva.com.au or Jennifer McCleary People & Culture Manager jmccleary@musicaviva.com.au
ACT & GOVERNMENT ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Reports to: ACT & Government Engagement Manager
Location: Canberra on Ngunnawal Country
Appointment type: Part-time 0.8 FTE (30 hours per week)
Annual Base Salary: $50,000 + super (30 hours per week)
Workplace: Hybrid & flexible options available
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Musica Viva Australia (MVA) is seeking a highly organised and motivated early-career arts administrator to support our ACT education and concert programs and national government engagement initiatives.
If you’re brimming with enthusiasm about the impact of music education on young people’s lives and passionate about the arts in Australia in general, you’ll love working with us. We’re proud of our reputation for having a great work culture and helping to develop some of the most talented arts professionals in our sector. We provide hybrid and flexible working options and have a centrally located office in Braddon.
This role is ideal for someone with a great eye for detail and process, strong administrative skills and an active interest in the arts, government and education. Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinate education and professional development activities across ACT schools;
- Support stakeholder engagement and fundraising initiatives;
- Assist with concert delivery in Canberra;
- Maintain accurate records and assist with government communications.
If you’re passionate about the arts and enjoy working in a fast-paced, creative environment, you’ll love working with us.
Apply now - we are actively assessing applications as we receive them for a start asap
Applications close: Friday 17 October 2025
For more information, view full job description here.
For an informal chat about the roles and MVA please contact Leah Blankendaal, ACT and Government Engagement Manager, by email: lblankendaal@musicaviva.com.au or Jennifer McCleary, People & Culture Manager, by email: jmccleary@musicaviva.com.au
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.