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.
Senior Event Coordinator – City Of Melbourne
Permanent full-time – Melbourne, VIC
You’ll be “responsible for providing high level event coordination and delivering components of the events across the Events Melbourne Branch” in this job, “programming and curating, operations, production and delivery, financial monitoring, stakeholder management, Council liaison and provision of input into marketing and commercial”.
You’ll have the chance to work on some of the city’s awesome music-related events like Melbourne Music Week, the New Year’s Eve celebrations, Moomba, and more.
Publicity and Communications Manager – MTV Australia
12 month contract – Sydney, NSW
Join MTV Australia for the next year, and you’ll be working on “the strategy, development and implementation of all publicity and communications activities to generate nationwide coverage on trade and consumer PR campaigns for the following Viacom brands: MTV, MTV music channels, Spike and Comedy Central across Australia and New Zealand.”
Casual Music Teacher – Box Hill Institute
Casual – Melbourne, VIC
Want to teach music? Box Hill are looking for people who can provide “high quality, professional, client-centric teaching and learning to BHI Group students to ensure support for student success in Music courses to improve their employment and/or academic pathways.”
Promo Producer, Arts and Music – Foxtel
Full-time – Sydney, NSW
Are you able to write, edit, direct and produce video? Foxtel are hiring. “You will need a great conceptual mind, skills on the edit decks and the cool composure to work with Artists and Musicians – no one likes a punisher. Behind the camera experience would be a bonus.”
Business Coordinator, Music And Events – ABC
Full-time – Sydney, NSW
Only keen jugglers need apply for this one, as “this role requires previous business, finance and accounting experience, ideally with a good knowledge and interest of the Australian and International music industry.”
Head Of Digital Content – Australian Music Vault
Full-time – Melbourne, VIC
Want to curate music and tell a story? This is a great opportunity. “As the Head of Digital Content, you will lead the development and delivery of a user-centric curatorial content strategy for the Australian Music Vault and Arts Centre Melbourne’s Collections for online, mobile and in exhibition contexts.”
Online Fulfillment Assistant Manager, Milperra – Sanity
Full-time – Milperra, NSW
Yep, people still order plenty of physical music online, and Aussie stalwart Sanity is there to deliver it to them. For this one, you’ll need “great communication skills to successfully communicate with a range of stakeholders,” and “strong business acumen and reporting skills.”
Booking Agent – 123 Agency
Full-time – Melbourne, VIC
“123 Agency is one of Australia’s fastest growing music agencies. Established in 2014 with over 70+ acts and boasting some of the best artists in the country, we are looking for a sharp, competent go-getter agent who wants a great environment to work in and achieve great heights.
“You’ll have unparalleled support from the 123 directors, support from on-ground team at 123 Agency and get to work with some of the best agents in the country!! We’re looking for someone to join our awesome team here in Melbourne and have long-lasting career. If you have an existing roster or just looking for a change we are here to help. Lets talk… ”
To apply for this one, email [email protected]
Senior Digital Campaign Manager – Australian Radio Network
Full-time – Sydney, NSW
If you’re looking to move into radio, ARN are looking for “a motivated and experienced Senior Digital Campaign Manager to be responsible for managing the campaign workflow and to work with partners to ensure effective campaign delivery.”
Music Coordinator – Big Bang And Fuzz
Full-time – Sydney, NSW
“You know the tunes you hear in film, television, commercials, and web videos? Big Bang & Fuzz is a Sydney-based distributor of production music. You’ve probably already heard our stuff a few times this week.
“We’re a tight team of music fanatics, and we’re looking to add one more. As a Music Coordinator, your primary job would be to help our team with pretty much every aspect of serving customers and looking after our library.”
Technology Engineer – Southern Cross Austereo
Permanent – Adelaide, SA
Finally, one for the tech heads – and a music job in Adelaide, for once! “Working with a team of both broadcast and it engineers, your key focus will be to efficiently provide technology solutions and to maintain studios and broadcast systems to a high standard,” as you head into the world of radio.
