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.
National Promotions Manager At Caroline Australia
Caroline Australia is the label services arm of Universal Music, established just over two years ago to partner with independent artists and labels both locally and internationally. They’re on the look out for a Promotions Manager, who will have the responsibility of driving all aspects of promotional campaigns for artists via their label relationships including Fiction, Loma Vista, Communion, Spunk, Concord, Wolftone, Spinefarm, PMR and more.
The artists you’ll be working with include St. Vincent, Glass Animals, Highasakite, Joanna Newsom, Mac DeMarco, Catfish and The Bottlemen, Laura Marling, Ghost, The Maccabees and more. The successful applicant will have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a similar role in the music industry, and a proven track record in working on both the publicity and promotions aspects of indie music releases. This position is based in Universal Music Australia’s Sydney head office.
If this sounds like you head to Universal’s HR page to apply
Events Manager At Beach Road Bondi
One of Sydney’s exciting live music venues Beach Road Bondi are after a new manager. This casual ( approx 30 hours per week) role will focus on the upstairs bars of the venue. they host live music three nights – with functions and events on other days most weeks. This role will focus on our Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights with a focus on artist liaison, sound and lighting, venue set up and pack down, bar service and cocktails, general floor management.
You will also be the point of contact for Sound Tech, Music Agencies, Promoters and Management. the ideal candidate would ideally have a solid knowledge of music and entertainment, have a solid knowledge of cocktails and beverage service, be an all round legend and be able to lead a team.
If you know how to run the show email Ben Pearce at [email protected] to apply.
Digital Producer At ABC Classic FM
ABC Classic FM need a new Digital Producer to dvelop new content for the Classic FM website abc.net.au/classic. The main duties include developing skills within the ABC Classic FM team in digital content creation, ensuring that website content standards are maintained, and producing exclusive online content that increases user interactivity, builds audiences and enhances audience engagement.
If you know your classic tunes and the internet apply via the ABC careers site.
Digital Editor At MTV
Are you a pop culture junkie with a passion for music an online media? Well MTV Australia is on the hunt for a dynamic Digital Editor to join the mtv.com.au team in Darlinghurst, Sydney. The main roles include being responsible for overseeing the editorial workflow of a team of digital writers and freelancers.
Ideally they’d like someone with superb writing skills, a keen eye for detail, plenty of networks in the industry, and have an absolute passion for music and entertainment. If you have 4+ years experience in a similar role, excellent writing skills and a portfolio of published work, this could be your dream job.
Apply for this by emailing [email protected] with your resume, cover letter and portfolio of published work.
Breakfast Producer At Triple J
Triple J is looking for an outstanding radio maker to produce their Breakfast program. The successful candidate must have advanced production skills, really love early mornings and have experience in crafting the sound and direction of a high profile program for a young audience.
The main duties will be overseeing and co-ordinating the content and sound of triple J’s Breakfast program to create compelling, entertaining and engaging radio and working with the breakfast team to maintain the program’s content across all platforms, including websites and social media.
More more info on this killer gig and to apply visit the ABC Careers site.
Music Licensing and Publishing At Future Classic
One of Australia most exciting and progressive labels Future Classic are looking for an exceptional individual to assist with their music copyright master licensing and publishing management responsibilities. This is an office-based role that will require a hardworking, self-managing, detail-oriented and organized individual.
The successful candidate will have experience in Rights Management within a Record Label and/or Music Publisher or Music Law background. In return, you will join a fast growing and leading edge company, working with artists including Flume, Chet Faker, Flight Facilities, Ta-ku, Touch Sensitive, Hayden James and many more.
Send your application and all the convincing arguments why you are the right person to get this job to [email protected].
Musician At Australian Defence Force
This is a pretty interesting gig for any musos that want to get paid for their talents. The Australian Defence Force are looking for people to performs as professional musicians in an Army Band. Within an Army Band you have the opportunity to work in ensembles such as Concert Band, Marching Band, Big Band, Rock Band, Quintets and Jazz Ensemble.
These groups perform music that covers the full spectrum of musical genres from Classical to Jazz, Popular and Contemporary. Army Bands perform at Defence and Government ceremonial occasions, entertain soldiers both here in Australia and deployed overseas, and are a key component of the Army’s public relations program by supporting community events, educational programs and charity organisations. In the Australian Army Band (AAB) there are opportunities for full-time musicians in Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Townsville and Wagga Wagga. Part-time opportunities are avaiable in all the above locations, as well as Melbourne, Adelaide, Hobart, Perth and Darwin.
If you’re interested and want to know more contact Australian Army Band Headquarters on 02 6265 2928 or [email protected] for information on current full time and part time vacancies.
