Manager, Music

We’re excited to announce that we are recruiting for a Manager, Music

Creative Australia 

Creative Australia is the Australian Government’s principal arts investment and advisory body. With artists at the heart of what we do, we invest in creative talent and stimulate the market for Australian stories to be told on a national and international scale, sharing our rich culture with the world. We do this because art and creativity define us, recording what we have been and what we might yet become. As a nation, creativity connects us and benefits us all. 

Our Purpose 

We champion and invest in arts and creativity for a dynamic, creative Australia. 

Our Culture 

We are proud to have been named an Inclusive Employer for the 4th consecutive time by Diversity Council Australia. This achievement reflects our commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We strive to establish and sustain a diverse and inclusive workforce, fostering a culturally safe and supportive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work. 

Your role 

As our Manager, Music, you will grow and build the long-term sustainability of the music sector by shaping policy and implementing strategies across investment programs and key initiatives and provide expert guidance across music, to inform sector engagement and strategic priorities that reflect Creative Australia’s strategic objectives.  

What you’ll be doing

• Providing expert advice in music practice to shape and influence program development, partnership delivery models and sector initiatives, ensuring decisions reflect and align with sector priorities
• Providing subject matter expertise in music in the assessment of applications that informs program delivery and investment decisions that align with strategic objectives
• Cultivating relationships with a varied range of stakeholders to remain responsive to current trends, challenges and opportunities in music practice and approaches
• Managing relationships with music organisations receiving multi-year investment through the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework, Four Year Investment, and Delivery Partners, providing advice and insights to help shape their programs and artistic and organisational plans
• Partnering with key stakeholders in the Arts Investment division as well as other artform experts to highlight priorities, development opportunities and environmental considerations
• Identifying, assessing and managing risks in relevant programs and decisions, ensuring mitigation strategies are embedded in the planning and delivery stages
• Working with the Public Affairs team to inform political advocacy activities at local, state and federal levels
• Preparing relevant briefings, reports, and presentation for a diverse range of stakeholders including the other government departments and agencies as required
• Undertaking continuous scoping, planning, refinements of programs and projects, providing recommendations to the Director Multi-Year Investment.
• Collaborating with the Evaluation team to measure and report on impact and outcomes of relevant project and programs

What this means for you 

• Part-time opportunity (3 days per week)
• Fixed Term of 2 years
• Office Location: Sydney or Melbourne (Hybrid)
• Salary of $132,090 + 12% superannuation
• Flexible working hours 
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Paid leave between Christmas and New Year 
• Paid cultural leave to attend religious or cultural obligations 
• Wellbeing programs and corporate discounts 
• Holistic employee assistance program for employees, their families, and kin 

How to apply 

We recognise that exceptional talent comes in various forms. We welcome and celebrate candidates from all backgrounds, believing that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and drive our success. Submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the job requirements at Creative Australia careers page.

If you need any support or have any questions about submitting your application, please reach out to Andy Donovan, Director Multi-Year Investment at [email protected] and People and Culture at [email protected].

Applications close 9 January 2026 at 11:59pm. 

This is not an Australian Public Service position. 

Creative Australia is committed to equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, cultural and regional communities, including people with disability.