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.

Agency Account Manager – Native & Content Marketing at Seventh Street Media

Full time – Melbourne, Australia

“Seventh Street Media recently acquired Tone Deaf, The Brag and J Play and has launched The Industry Observer and Don’t Bore Us. It’s now further growing the Sydney team!

“The key responsibility of this position is account management and growth of media agency partnerships. You will build relationships with key agency decision makers and assist them with campaign solutions for their clients. You have the opportunity to be part of exciting advertising campaigns and become a face well known in the industry.”

Promotions Producer, triple j & Double J at ABC

Full time – Melbourne, Australia

“Australia’s national youth network is looking for a creative Promotions Producer who is immersed in music and popular culture, to write and produce on-air promos and campaigns to promote triple j and Double J’s programs, events and campaigns.

“We are looking for an experienced Promotions Producer to join our team. This is a busy and challenging role in a dynamic environment and requires a producer with technical flair, outstanding communication skills, ability to write great copy and a creative thinker.”

Head of Business Development at Eventbrite

Full time – Melbourne, Australia

“We’re looking for startup oriented candidates to bring their creative problem solving skills, excellent communication and competitive drive to the team. This individual will lead a team of Business Development Managers and Representatives, responsible for acquiring new business through operational expertise and execution.

“This team is focused on evangelizing our solution in market, acquiring customers, and further cementing our place as a market leader”

IT Business Alignment and Project Manager at Arts Centre Melbourne

Full time – Melbourne, Australia

“We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, versatile project professional to join the ‘Plan’ team, within IT Services at Arts Centre Melbourne. Reporting to the IT Planning Manager, this role contributes to IT / business alignment, manages IT projects and provides business analysis support to IT and to the business.

“This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of IT projects, including hardware and software upgrades, green-field system implementations and optimisation of existing systems.”

Partnerships Account Coordinator – General Licensing at APRA AMCOS

Full time – Sydney, NSW

“This role works closely with Industry Associations with whom APRA AMCOS has entered into Partnerships and the successful candidate will manage these partnerships and investigate new opportunities and communication requirements to external stakeholders.”

  • Working closely with Industry Associations to administer the Partnership agreements that have been negotiated
  • Engaging with those Associations to ensure that APRA AMCOS utilises the various benefits aligned with key initiatives as set out by the Director, General Licensing
  • Liaising with the in house Communications team to identify communication requirements and manage the process to achieve the end result
  • Identifying areas of opportunity for dedicated licensing campaigns

Presenter/Producer at ABC Radio

Three month contract – Bunbury, WA

“Have you got what it takes to present and producer a dynamic radio program for the ABC? We’re looking for an accomplished content maker to present and produce local programs.

“An experienced producer and presenter you will:

  • Present and produce local radio programs
  • Create content across a number of platforms and programs from radio production to digital media for local, state and national audiences
  • Identify and deliver regional stories to both the local and the national audience
  • Work across radio, online and social media
  • Develop contacts and break stories
  • Work to other programs as required

Senior Digital Content Producer at Australian Radio Network

Full time – Brisbane QLD

“ARN (Australian Radio Network) is one of Australia’s most progressive and dynamic media and entertainment companies with a portfolio of brands including the KIIS Network, Pure Gold Network and Edge radio brands as well as music streaming and internet radio platform iHeartRadio. ARN is wholly owned by Here, There and Everywhere (HT&E).

“Our Senior Digital Content Producer is an integral part of our Digital team – work closely with our breakfast show Bianca, Terry & Bob – Brisbane’s fresh and fun way to wake up, whilst extending our brands onto into the digital world, creating engaging and entertaining content and we’re on the search for the next great digital mind to work with our very talented on air teams.”

Operations Assistant at Nova

Full time – Sydney NSW

“This exciting role will see you collaborate with most areas of the business from inventory management, to sales and beyond, to ensure a smooth delivery of our sponsorships and marquee client partnerships. Your goal will be to ensure the highest quality in administrative support to best assist the commercial team to achieve ambitious revenue goals.

“The ideal candidate will be passionate about great client service, be a lover of process and have a natural flair for effective communication, both in writing and in person. They will be passionate about the media industry but even more passionate about working in a creative and dynamic environment with like-minded people.”

Digital & Social Producer – Arts & Music at Foxtel

Full time – Sydney NSW

“Are you our digital unicorn with a love of music, you know when Splendour in the Grass is and who sings Malibu? We need you to run our digital and social assets for [V] Hits, CMC, Smooth, MAX and Foxtel Arts (just to mix it up!).

“This is an autonomous role for a Digital & Social Producer with a solid understanding of the relevant genres to evolve and successfully execute the digital and social strategy for all 5 channels in an approach to build share and engagement. You will use this knowledge to plan and execute the editorial and social calendar leveraging customer segments, follow category trends, understand SEO principles, upload and maintain the websites via WordPress and create social assets via Avid and Adobe Photoshop.”

Brand and Social Media Manager at The World Bar

Full time – Sydney NSW

“This is a call out to any digital marketing gurus floating in the ether. The World Bar is on the lookout for a Digital & Brand Manager to join our creative family. The job requires you to love music, people and good times, but more than that, you need to be the world’s best at all things digital. You’ll be working with a small, friendly, hardworking team and report to the GM & Directors.”

Audio Content Creator at Nova

Freelance contest – Sydney NSW

“Podquest is an initiative designed to uncover new and emerging talent in the audio entertainment space. In an Australian first, NOVA Entertainment are inviting aspiring podcasters to share their style of storytelling and have their idea turned into a podcast series that will be available on our suite of digital platforms.

“Aspiring podcasters will be able to load a podcast on the […] website until Friday 19 May to be eligible to win. The winning podcaster will receive $5k cash plus $5k worth of studio and production time, and help from industry experts to bring a five part podcast series to life.”

Executive Assistant to MD/Office Manager at BMG

Full-time – Sydney NSW

“BMG Australia is seeking an Office Manager and Executive Assistant to the Managing Director. Based in our new Surry Hills HQ and reporting to the Managing Director, the role offers a unique opportunity to join the fastest growing music company in history

“BMG Australia launched Just over a year ago and in that time has secured the global publishing rights for Peking Duk, JET, SAFIA, Dead Letter Circus, Drapht, Wolfmother, LDRU, The Living End and Wave Racer and also acquired legendary Australian music company Alberts and a roster that includes Montaigne, Urthboy, Josh Pyke, Nicole Millar, San Cisco and The Cat Empire.”

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