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.
Bookkeeper at Secret Service Artist Management
Secret Service Artist Management are looking for an experienced bookkeeper to join their bustling finance department. To hear them tell it, it’s practically a dream job: working hours are flexible and you’ll get to play an important role at a company serving the music industry. The position is part time with a view to full time and will see you taking care of general bookkeeping duties, processing payroll and setting up new employees, and more. If you have experience with bookkeeping and advanced skills with MYOB, Xero, and Excel, this job is for you.
For more details and info on how to apply, head on over to Pedestrian.tv.
Label & Marketing Coordinator at Social Family Records
Do you have a passion for adult contemporary and classic rock music? Do you have at least two years’ experience in the music industry? Then Social Family Records wants you. They’re looking for a committed Label & Marketing Coordinator to help them take care of a diverse roster of talent, including Baby Animals, Noiseworks, David Campbell, Christine Anu, Steve Balbi, and more. They’ll need you to be a powerful coordinator with a keen interest in exploring new models and a keen eye for detail and proactive approach to work. Oh, and they’ll need you to start right away!
For more details and info on how to apply, head on over to Pedestrian.tv.
Director of Business Development, Education at Music Viva Australia
Musica Viva Australia presents over 2,000 live performances and educational programs annually to audiences of all ages across Australia and overseas. What’s going to help them take it to the next level? You. They’re looking for a Director of Business Development for their sterling education programs. Your extensive experience in managing multi-dimensional business units in the arts industry or similar, as well as your interest in the Aussie cultural and education environment will help you become a successful candidate in this unique and exciting role.
For more details and info on how to apply, head on over to LinkedIn.
Publicist at Opera Australia
This is one for the classical and opera aficionados, we know you’re out there. Looking to apply your passion to an exciting and fascinating publicity role? Well, it just so happens that Opera Australia are seeking a talented Publicist to drive publicity for Handa on Sydney Harbour 2015 – Aida. The successful applicant will be joining a small, busy PR team for the duration of the campaign, and will need to implement an existing plan with clear KPIs, while progressing new opportunities. This is a 20-week, in-house, full-time contract from early December 2014 – end April 2015.
For more details and info on how to apply, head on over to grapevinejobs.
General Manager at Music SA
Music SA, a non-profit organisation committed to promoting, supporting, and developing contemporary South Australian music, is going through a period of positive change and they need a new General Manager to help guide them through it. The GM will lead a small, committed team of individuals to provide programs and services to benefit the music industry in South Australia. This is a role for a manager with extensive entrepreneurial experience or an experienced Business Development Manager looking to step up to a GM role for a not-for-profit organsiation.
For more details and info on how to apply, head on over to The Music Network.
Music Assistant at Universal Music
You already know Universal Music, one of the world’s leading entertainment companies, but now you can actually work for the iconic organisation. They’re looking for a Music Assistant to join their Sydney team. With access to the world’s leading Production Music catalogue, the successful candidate will be eager for the opportunity to drive synchronisation revenue across a major client portfolio from the TV, Production, and Radio industries. Comprehensive musical knowledge and appreciation across all eras and genres is required, so no music snobs.
For more details and info on how to apply, head on over to Pedestrian.tv.
Label Relations Account Manager at Spotify
Use Spotify every day? See yourself as a dynamic, high-calibre individual looking to manage label relations efforts across Australia and New Zealand for one of the world’s most well-known digital music streaming services? Perfect. Spotify are looking for a Sydney-based Label Relations Account Manager, who will report to the Director of Label Relations Europe. The position will see you serving as the primary point of contact for record labels, distributors, and aggregators specifically in Australia and New Zealand, but also working with central international teams.
For more details and info on how to apply, head on over to LinkedIn.
