Work with us
Work with Musica Viva Australia
Join us! We’re always striving to create a culturally vibrant Australia where people of all ages, backgrounds, and communities have access to brilliant music.
We exist to create and support a vibrant chamber music sector which is accessible to people of all backgrounds across Australia.
At the heart of this mission is our people – our wonderful staff members and volunteers. If you have a passion for the arts and classical music, take a look at our positions below.
Current opportunities
ACT & GOVERNMENT ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Reports to: ACT & Government Engagement Manager
Location of Office: Canberra on Ngunnawal Country
Appointment type: Part-time 0.8 FTE (30 hours per week)
Annual Base Salary: $50,000 + super (30 hours per week)
Workplace: Hybrid & flexible options available
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Musica Viva Australia (MVA) is seeking a highly organised and motivated early-career arts administrator to support our ACT education and concert programs and national government engagement initiatives.
If you’re brimming with enthusiasm about the impact of music education on young people’s lives and passionate about the arts in Australia in general, you’ll love working with us. 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 and have a centrally located office in Braddon.
This role is ideal for someone with a great eye for detail and process, strong administrative skills and an active interest in the arts, government and education. Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinate education and professional development activities across ACT schools;
- Support stakeholder engagement and fundraising initiatives;
- Assist with concert delivery in Canberra;
- Maintain accurate records and assist with government communications.
If you’re passionate about the arts and enjoy working in a fast-paced, creative environment, you’ll love working with us.
Apply now - we are actively assessing applications as we receive them for a start asap
Applications close: Friday 17 October 2025
For more information, view full job description here.
For an informal chat about the roles and MVA please contact Leah Blankendaal, ACT and Government Engagement Manager, by email: lblankendaal@musicaviva.com.au or Jennifer McCleary, People & Culture Manager, by email: jmccleary@musicaviva.com.au
Volunteer Positions - Get in touch!
Our volunteers have played an integral role with Musica Viva Australia since its founding in 1945, when European refugees volunteered their time to see their cultural roots flourish in their new country. Today, our volunteers donate their time to roles on committees, administration, and providing specialty services, and we’re hugely grateful for their contributions.
If you’ve got skills and time to share with us, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply here.