Manager, Emerging Artists Programs

Musica Viva; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Job summary

Musica Viva Australia in Melbourne (Naarm) seeks an experienced Manager, Emerging Artists Programs to lead Strike A Chord, FutureMakers and a national masterclass program, developing talent and shaping Australian classical music.

You will manage projects and budgets, collaborate with leading musicians and educators, and guide a small team in a flexible, hybrid work environment. This role offers national reach and opportunities to advance arts education across Australia.

Qualifications

• Experience in arts, music or program management.
• Strong project and budget management skills.
• Passionate about artist development and classical music.
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder.
• Able to juggle multiple projects and stakeholders with ease.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Strike A Chord, FutureMakers and national masterclasses.
• Manage program budgets and build industry partnerships.
• Collaborate with leading musicians and educators.
• Oversee project portfolio and lead a small team.

Skills

Arts program mgmt

Budget mgmt

Artist development

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Job description

Salary $100,000 plus superannuation (negotiable based on experience)

Shape the Future of Australian Music

Are you passionate about developing the next generation of classical musicians?

Musica Viva Australia is seeking an experienced and energetic Manager, Emerging Artists Programs to lead the delivery of our nationally recognised artist development initiatives, including Strike A Chord, FutureMakers, and a national masterclass program.

In this exciting role, you'll manage impactful projects, collaborate with leading musicians and educators, oversee program budgets, build strong industry partnerships, and lead a small, dedicated team.

Musica Viva Australia | Melbourne (Naarm) | Permanent Full-Time | Hybrid & Flexible Working

About You

• Experienced in arts, music or program management

• Strong project and budget management skills

• Passionate about artist development and classical music

• Excellent communicator and relationship builder

• Able to juggle multiple projects and stakeholders with ease

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact on Australia's cultural future

• Work with a respected national arts organisation

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

• Collaborative and passionate team environment

Musica Viva Australia is a family friendly and flexible employer committed to equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from First Nations people and people from diverse cultural and regional communities.

We welcome applications frompeople who identify as having a disability. If at any stage of the recruitment process, you require any accommodation due to a disability please let us know.

Applications Close:20 November, 2026