Education Project Coordinator

Job Title: Education Projects Coordinator

Reports to: Director of Education

Location of Job: Perth

Appointment type: Full-time Permanent

Musica Viva Australia exists to create and support a vibrant chamber music sector which is accessible to people of all backgrounds across Australia.

To enrich communities across Australia by making live chamber music accessible to everyone.

An Australia where chamber music thrives and where people of all ages, cultures and communities have access to, and learn to appreciate, the vital role of music in building a stronger, more creative world.

Purpose of position

Musica Viva Australia’s Education programs are developed mainly for a primary school audience and are comprised of live performance, digital resources, and teacher professional development.

The Education Projects Coordinator is a member of the Education team, supporting the Director of Education and wider team with administration and logistical support for a broad range of special projects.

Reporting/working relationships

The role reports to the Director of Education and has close working relationships with the Education team as well as key staff in the State Offices, Marketing, Operations and Finance departments.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction and guidance of the Director of Education, this role has the following duties and responsibilities:

Provide administrative support to the Director of Education in the management of internal and external stakeholder relationships, including but not limited to the preparation of Education reports, research for internal and external presentations and the collation of information for funding applications

Support national colleagues to review program impact and prepare Annual Review document

Oversee ethical and safe record keeping of social and impact studies undertaken for all Education programs including the National Residency program

Support the WA Team with project management support of the National Music Education Residency Program

In consultation with the Director of Education to execute key strategies and oversee associated change management

Liaise with Operations and Artist Manager, Education to manage project requests with State Managers and teams including Equal Music

Coordinate logistics for Director of Education including travel, stakeholder communications, reporting, expenses, accounts, run sheets, Education department annual calendar and other

Support Director of Education, Education and Marketing team with campaign management and customer experience including TESS systems

Assist the Creative Producer and Program Coordinator with special digital content projects as required

Organisational Responsibilities

Maintain healthy work relationships with volunteers and other staff

Attend meetings as

Contribute to regular and ongoing quality improvement and funder-required accreditation

Participate in professional and performance development activities and remain up-to-date on current knowledge and skills related to the

Take reasonable care for their own health and safety and for the health and safety of anyone else who may be affected by their acts or omissions at the

Hold a valid Working with Children MVA will cover the cost of obtaining or renewing the check.

Maintain the highest ethical standards, confidentiality and cultural awareness when dealing with

Adhere to workplace policies, procedures and systems, as amended from time to time, in particular those that address workplace health and safety, anti-discrimination, bullying and harassment and privacy.

Contribute to the overall well-being of the organisation and avoid participation in any activity that might be harmful to the good operation, health, or reputation of the

In addition to the duties outlined above, the position holder is also required to perform such other duties as may be directed, provided these are within their competency or training from time to

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Abilities:

Demonstrated experience in an administration position within a not-for-profit, arts-based or similar organisation

Strong time management and superior organisation skills

Experience coordinating projects, data analysis and

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated strong customer service and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team

Experience across PC operating systems and software and proficiency in CRM programs (Tessitura or similar) desirable

Knowledge of music, music education and/or the broader music industry and how schools operate internally desirable.

Due to the nature of our work and potential for contact with vulnerable people, it is a requirement that you be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as well as up to date with any recommended booster shots.

To apply:

Send your resume and a letter (maximum 2 pages) introducing yourself and addressing the knowledge, skills, qualifications and abilities detailed above to [email protected] .

Note: In the subject of the email add the following code EPCC23 and your full name. Applications not including this code may not be correctly processed.

Please include a well written and appropriately detailed covering letter, as applications lacking appropriate information may not be considered. Please ensure the application is sent straight to our jobs email address [email protected] with the correct job code quoted in the email subject line.

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 from people 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.