WASO CRESCENDO LEAD

WASO Holdings Limited; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

West Australian Symphony Orchestra seeks a Crescendo Lead to drive its Crescendo Program at Medina and North Parmelia Primary Schools. You will provide strategic and operational leadership, coordinating a team of teaching artists and delivering high-quality music education with a strong emphasis on student outcomes.

You will engage schools, families and community partners, manage scholarships and events, and ensure program reporting and continuous improvement, supporting young people to thrive

Qualifications

• Significant experience in music education or youth development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teaching artists.
• Strong program planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Experience working with diverse children and families.
• Commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Crescendo Teaching Artists and oversee all program delivery.
• Ensure high-quality musicianship and music education outcomes.
• Coordinate program planning, administration and reporting.
• Engage schools, families and community partners.
• Develop scholarship pathways and student development opportunities.
• Coordinate events, performances and program evaluation.

Skills

Music education

Leadership

Community engagement

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Music Education or related discipline

Job description

Join the West Australian Symphony Orchestra as Crescendo Lead and play a pivotal role in delivering one of Australia's most impactful community music programs. Working with students, schools, teaching artists and supporters, you will lead a program that develops musical excellence while creating positive social outcomes for children and families in the Kwinana community.

This is a unique opportunity to combine your passion for music education, leadership and community engagement with meaningful work that supports young people to thrive through access to high-quality music learning experiences.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director, Programming & Engagement and working closely with the Schools & Education Manager, the Crescendo Lead provides both strategic and operational leadership of WASO's Crescendo Program at Medina and North Parmelia Primary Schools.

You will lead and coordinate all aspects of the program, including:

• Leadership and development of a team of Crescendo Teaching Artists
• Delivery of high-quality musicianship and music education outcomes
• Program planning, administration and reporting
• Stakeholder engagement with schools, families and community partners
• Scholarship pathways and student development opportunities
• Event and performance coordination
• Program evaluation and continuous improvement
• Resource, instrument and budget coordination
• Health, safety and child safeguarding responsibilities

This is a highly rewarding role that combines educational leadership, relationship management and hands-on program delivery in a purpose-driven environment.

About You

You are an experienced music educator and people leader who is passionate about the positive impact that music can have on young people's lives. You excel at building relationships, inspiring teams and coordinating complex programs while maintaining a focus on educational excellence and student outcomes.

You bring:

• Significant experience in music education, youth development or community arts programs
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and support a teaching team
• Strong program planning and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Experience working with children and families from diverse backgrounds
• A collaborative, flexible and solutions-focused approach
• Strong administrative and reporting capabilities
• A commitment to child safety and wellbeing
• Tertiary qualifications in Music Education or a related discipline
• Knowledge of Kodály, El Sistema philosophy and community-based music education programs will be highly regarded.

Why Join WASO?

In addition to joining one of Australia's leading arts organisations, you will enjoy:

• The opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people and their communities
• The opportunity to work alongside exceptional musicians, educators and arts professionals
• Complimentary or discounted access to many WASO performances
• Professional development opportunities
• Salary packaging and novated leasing options
• Employee Assistance Program access
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• A supportive and collaborative workplace culture

Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to lead a program that uses music as a catalyst for confidence, connection, aspiration and social change.

About WASO

For almost a century, WASO has brought world-class musical experiences to Western Australians.

As the State Orchestra and the largest employer of performing artists in Western Australia, we connect with more than two million people each year through performances, education programs and community engagement initiatives.

We are passionate about creating exceptional experiences through music while fostering a workplace culture built on excellence, passion and teamwork.

Through collaboration, creativity and innovation, we connect communities, inspire future generations and enrich the cultural life of Western Australia.

Why This Role Matters

Crescendo is more than a music education program. It is a long-term investment in young people, their families and their communities.

As Crescendo Lead, you will play a critical role in ensuring students experience the transformative benefits of music education while helping WASO deliver meaningful educational and social outcomes.

Your leadership will directly influence program quality, participant engagement and the long-term success and sustainability of one of WASO's flagship community initiatives.

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Human Resources Manager

Only applicants with full Australian work rights will be considered for this position.

Your State Orchestra has provided the soundtrack to life in WA since 1928.

From concert halls to classrooms, hospitals to aged care, we bring joy, inspire learning, and nurture participation in our community, because everybody deserves the opportunity to experience live music.

We celebrate our rich classical music heritage with great musicians from all over the world and commission new repertoire to expand it.

The Orchestra collaborates widely with local arts companies and artists, performing opera to ballet, movies to musical, and jazz to rock for all West Australians to enjoy.

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