Qld Administration Coordinator

MVA is looking for an experienced arts administrator with good organisational , admin and sales skills to join our Queensland team.

SUMMARY INFORMATION 

Job Title: Qld Administration Coordinator QLDADMIN22 

Reports to: Qld State Manager 

Location of Job: Brisbane, Meanjin, on Turrbal and Yuggera country 

Appointment type: Permanent Part time (0.6FTE) 

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

We work together to help create 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. We are seeking a part-time (3 days per week) arts management administrator to join our MVA team in Queensland. As the “face of Musica Viva Australia” in Queensland this position is expected to develop and sustain working relationships with stakeholders including teachers, subscribers, donors and artists in the delivery of MVA programs in Queensland. The role also has a telephone sales focus to promote, sell and coordinate Musica Viva Australia in Schools (MVAIS) programs in Queensland. 

We’re proud of our reputation for having a great work culture and helping to develop some of the most talented arts professionals in our sector. We provide hybrid and flexible working options. If you’re brimming with enthusiasm about reaching varied and diverse audiences and you’re passionate about live performance and the arts in Australia in general, you’ll love working with us. 

Assisting the State Manager and State Coordinator and working across all aspects of MVA including Concerts, Education and Emerging Artist programs, the qualities that will make you successful in this role include: 

• Good organisational and administration skills and excellent attention to detail, ideally with some experience using the Office suite of software.   

• Confident communication skills, with experience in customer service and telephone sales desirable. 

• Ability to follow processes with accuracy and complete tasks independently. 

• Experience in CRM programs (Tessitura or similar) is desirable – training will be provided.  

• Experience in, or understanding of, the arts and education sectors in Queensland is desirable. 

Full details of the responsibilities of the position are available in the Job Description on our website. https://www.musicaviva.com.au/our-story/employment/queensland-administration-coordinator/

To apply:  

Send your resume and a letter (maximum 2 pages) introducing yourself and addressing the essential and desirable qualities detailed above to jobs@musicaviva.com.au.  

Note: In the subject of the email add the following code QLDADMIN22 and your full name. Applications not including this code may not be correctly processed. 

For an informal chat about the roles and MVA please contact Paul McMahon (Queensland State Manager) by email pmcmahon@musicaviva.com.au or Jennifer McCleary (People & Culture Manager) by email jmccleary@musicaviva.com.au

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 jobs@musicaviva.com.au 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. 

Applications close: Monday 18 August 2025

Full details of the responsibilities of the position are available in the Job Description on our website.