Director, Arts Learning

About us

The Song Room is a purpose driven organisation that levels the learning playing field for children experiencing disadvantage through an impactful, sustainable and scalable approach to Arts Learning. In working for The Song Room, you directly contribute to addressing the educational equity gap for vulnerable young Australians. 

Please visit our website for more information – https://www.songroom.org.au/

About the role

The Director, Arts Learning leads The Song Room’s education programs and is responsible for designing a suite of best practice arts education programs, leading the high-quality delivery of Song Room Arts Learning programs including in-class, hybrid and digital initiatives, and advocating for best practice arts education in Australian education settings. 

This role reports to the CEO and has two direct reports, a team comprising of 5-8 Arts Learning Program Managers / Coordinators and approximately 40-80 contract Teaching Artists. 

Visit our website for the full Position Description – https://www.songroom.org.au/about/employment/

What we can offer

As well as an opportunity to work with a fun and energetic team, The Song Room offers the following: 

• Flexible and hybrid working conditions  
• Not-for-profit salary packaging with an option for novated lease arrangements  
• Learning and development opportunities that will support you to thrive in your role  
• You will experience and contribute to the delivery of The Song Room’s vision to allow young people the opportunity to participate in music and the arts to enhance their education, personal development and community involvement.  

If you have questions about this role or The Song Room, please contact Alice Gerlach, CEO via enquiries@songroom.org.au using the subject line ‘Director, Arts Learning’ or call 03 9521 3990. 

How to apply 

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and cover letter discussing how your skills and experience align to the Outcomes and Essential Capabilities identified in the position description.

Applications close 5pm 30 June, 2024.  

We will interview candidates as suitable applications are received, and may progress the recruitment process prior to the close date. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.