Manager, Special Projects and Regional Touring

Help bring exceptional live music to communities across Australia through regional touring and special projects.

Manager, Special Projects & Regional Touring

Musica Viva AustraliaZetland, Sydney NSW | Hybrid & Flexible Working AvailablePermanent Full-Time

Help bring extraordinary music experiences to communities across Australia

Musica Viva Australia(MVA)is seeking a Manager, Special Projects & Regional Touring to lead our regional touring program, manage special performance projects, and oversee the Janette Hamilton Studio at our Zetland headquarters.

Reporting to the Director of Concerts and Communities, you’ll work closely with artists, presenters, partners, and internal teams to deliver high-quality musical experiences that connect communities across Australia.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage regional touring programs and special performance projects.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with regional presenters and partners.

• Coordinate artist engagement, tour logistics, contracts, budgets, and reporting.

• Identify and develop new touring opportunities and partnerships.

• Oversee the day-to-day management and strategic development of the Janette Hamilton Studio.

• Collaborate across Artistic, Marketing, Operations, Development, and State teams.

About You

You will bring:

• Experience in project management, event coordination, touring logistics, or arts administration.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Experience working within the performing arts sector, ideally classical music.

• Strong Microsoft Office/365 skills.

• A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel as required.

• Understanding of regional communities and audiences.

• Experience in audience development or arts marketing.

• Experience with performance lighting or audio systems.

• Excellent knowledge of classical music (including at least two years’ professional experience)

Why Join Us?

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

• Work with a passionate and collaborative team.

• Make a meaningful impact through music and community engagement.

• Be part of Australia’s leading chamber music organisation.

If you’re passionate about the arts and enjoy delivering projects that connect communities through music, we’d love to hear from you.

To Apply:

Send your resume and a letter (maximum 2 pages) introducing yourself and addressing the knowledge, skills, qualifications and abilities to job•@musicaviva.com.au.

Note: In the subject of the email add the following code SPART26 and your full name. Applications not including this code may not be correctly processed.

For questions about the role and MVA please contact Katherine Kemp, Director of Concerts and Communities by email [email protected] or Yen Sharratt, Senior People & Culture Business Partner by email [email protected]

Musica Viva Australia is a family friendly and flexible employer committed to equity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people who identify as having disability, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If at any stage of the process you require any adjustments due to disability or having access needs please let us know.

For a copy of the full position description please click here https://www.musicaviva.com.au/our-story/work-for-us/

Applications close: 29 July 2026

We are actively assessing applications as they arrive for a start asap. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity—apply now!