Some of the Australian music world’s biggest names often leave doors of opportunity ajar, just waiting for the right kind of professional music fan to come knocking.
Our regular Music Jobs column is the place where we’ll help you grab the proverbial handle and walk on through, as we take the pain out of scrolling through endless (and sometimes shady) job listings to provide you a selection of killer career opps in the music world.
No free work or internships here, just authentic chances to break into the music industry. So update your CV, brush up your cover letter writing chops, stop dreaming, and start doing what you love for a living.
Recorded Music Manager at Unified
Full-time / Melbourne, VIC
“UNIFIED is the soundtrack of good people working together to achieve extraordinary results. We exist as an artist services company; giving choice and freedom back to our artists on how they manage their career and music. One such way we achieve this is by creating artist owned and led record labels.
“The newly created position of Recorded Music Manager will oversee our artist led labels including ONETWO (Illy’s label), NLV Records (Nina Las Vegas’ label) and House of Beige (Remi’s label) as well as the other labels in our group – Hopeless Records and UNFD.”
More info can be found here.
Touring Coordinator at Unify Presents
Full-time / Melbourne, VIC
“UNIFIED’s newly created Touring Department, UNIFY Presents, was launched in 2016 and already boasts successful tours by artists like Bring Me The Horizon, Slipknot, The Amity Affliction, A Day To Remember, Northlane and many more.
“As the department expands, UNIFIED is looking to hire a co-ordinator to help operate its tours and build the brand awareness and social media strategy.”
More info can be found here.
Ecommerce Manager at Universal Music Australia
Full-time / Sydney, NSW
“As part of the wider eCommerce function, the eCommerce Manager champions an innovative and inclusive culture that seeks out new opportunities to develop digital marketing strategies to grow an engaged audience/fan base to maximise engagement.
“Plan, develop and deliver new online revenue generating opportunities across bespoke store plays along with ensuring existing online stores revenue/product development is maximized.”
More info can be found here.
Project Coordinator at Melbourne Uni (VCA & MCM)
Full-time / Melbourne, VIC
“The Faculty of the Victorian College of the Arts and Melbourne Conservatorium of Music (VCA & MCM) offers programs in music, visual arts, performing arts and film to emerging artistic practitioners in the midst of one of the world’s most vibrant arts precincts at Southbank.
“You will be responsible for identifying and leading a program of key projects and business improvement initiatives across the Faculty to deliver process and system improvements in priority areas. You will be the Faculty expert in process improvement and liaise with the University’s Continuous Improvement Centre to adopt and train staff across the Faculty in Agile and Lean Six Sigma solutions. You will also act as the Executive Assistant to the Faculty Executive Director.”
More info can be found here.
Director of Instrumental Music at Brisbane Girls Grammar School
Full-time / Brisbane, NSW
“Brisbane Girls Grammar School is a leading secondary school for young women in Australia. Established in 1875, it is one of the original Grammar Schools in Queensland with an outstanding reputation and enjoys a proud tradition of women’s achievements.
“The Instrumental music programme at Brisbane Girls Grammar School aspires to promote music education of the highest quality. It aims to balance traditional concepts with innovative musical experiences to instil a sense of purpose for the relevance of music education.
“Reporting to the Dean of Co-Curriculum the Director of Instrumental Music is responsible for developing and delivering a contemporary and innovative Instrumental Music programme supported by specialist Instrumental Music and Choral Teachers committed to producing high quality performances and standards.”
More info can be found here.
Head of Choral and Vocal Studies at Lauriston Girls’ School
Contract / Melbourne, VIC
“We are seeking a passionate musician and teaching professional to lead our choral department. Working closely with the Director of Music you will be responsible for the overall management and direction of our choral and vocal studies program.
“It is imperative the successful applicant will have a strong interest in developing opportunities for our students to perform with other schools and at Victorian, national and international choral events.”
More info can be found here.
Digital Strategy Manager at Southern Cross Austereo
Full-time / Sydney, NSW
“Southern Cross Austereo, one of Australia’s most exciting and innovative media companies is on the lookout for a passionate and committed person to join our Digital Sales team in the role of Digital Strategy Manager. Reporting directly to the National Digital Sales Manager, you will be responsible for the growth of strategic thinking within the digital team.
“The Digital Strategy Manager will be primarily responsible for interpreting client briefs and developing strategic direction that delivers the best outcome for clients investment delivered across SCA’s digital audience and assets. This role facilitates higher quality outcomes for Account Management and SCA’s integration unit, Studio.”
More info can be found here.
Country Finance Manager at SONOS
Full-time / Melbourne, VIC
“Our band is large. And while there’s plenty of room for all kinds of personalities and skill sets to succeed, there are certain qualities that will help you thrive here.
“Like a never-accept-less work ethic. An exceptionally low ego-to-talent ratio (none of the first, tons of the latter). A relentless craving to push past your limits and try new things. The smarts and the humble confidence to take on big challenges, make mistakes fast and early, embrace tough feedback, then recover quickly with fresh, startlingly perfect solutions. A fearless willingness to defend great work. And a tendency to totally geek out on music.”
More info can be found here.
Regional Drive Presenter at ABC
Contract / Brisbane, QLD
“ABC Regional provides a national voice for the one third of Australians who live outside our capital cities. At a time when the regional presence of commercial media is shrinking, the ABC’s role is more important than ever. ABC Regional’s more than 400 staff prepare and present almost 1,000 hours of live local programming every week, while linking the stories, people and conversations of regional communities to local, national and international audiences through broadcast, online and mobile services.
“ABC Regional in Queensland has a vacancy for a highly motivated content maker with the ability to thrive in a time critical environment. Working with the Regional Editor you will create engaging cross-media content for the audiences in six regional Queensland locations, and present the Regional Drive program but may be required to create content elsewhere.”
More info can be found here.
Regional Drive Producer at ABC
Contract / Brisbane, QLD
“Queensland Regional Radio has a vacancy for a highly motivated content maker to produce the Regional Drive program based at the ABC’s South Bank headquarters in Brisbane. Reporting to the Regional Editor, you must be able to create engaging cross-media content in a time-critical environment for a statewide audience.
“The successful applicant will be working initially on the regional Drive program but may be required to create content elsewhere. You will have a great news sense, enjoy creating innovative content and be able to thrive in a time critical environment.”
More info can be found here.
Campaign Manager at Pandora
Full-time / Sydney, NSW
“We are on the lookout for a passionate individual to provide seamless digital campaign execution while maintaining a high-level of client service support for assigned Advertisers and Agencies. Our ideal candidate will be a key contributor in the Advertising Operations team and will be responsible for planning, implementing, maintaining and enhancing digital and audio buys.
“Partnering with the assigned Sales Executives, this role will involve both pre and post-sale support of campaigns, including but not limited to pulling available inventory, developing and formulating media plans according to appropriate market metrics, providing advertising creative deadlines, technical specifications, reporting; and tracking and optimising campaign delivery.”
More info can be found here.
Digital Designer at Pandora
Full-time / Sydney, NSW
“The Creative Services function works closely with marketing, sales and the sales support teams to provide professional creative to a variety of advertising clients.
“Based in Sydney, Australia, the Digital Designer will report to the Head of Digital Design, and play a key role in growing the business in Australia and New Zealand. Our ideal candidate has a passion for designing effective creative that drives results and finds satisfaction in solving difficult visual problems in a fast-paced and high-volume environment.”
More info can be found here.
Industry Relations at Pandora
Full-time / Sydney, NSW
“The Music Maker Group is responsible for delivering on Pandora’s promise to strengthen the bonds between artists and their fans. Teams spanning Industry Relations, Custom Content, Events, Promotions, and Analytics work collaboratively to identify, source, and deliver compelling artist programs with their fans on Pandora.
“As a member of the Industry Relations team, you will be responsible for the campaigns and initiatives for major labels and Pandora. You will nurture professional relationships and constantly be on the lookout for new opportunities for Pandora to engage with labels. You will work in coordination with labels and other internal teams to ensure the seamless execution of artist-driven events, promotion, and custom content programs.”
More info can be found here.
