Community Program Officer

• 1 Full-time, continuing position
• 2 Part time (0.6 FTE), Continuing positions. Working days open to negotiation
• The opportunity to support a learning environment catering for beginners right through to experienced musicians
• HEO6 Base Salary from $99,455 pro-rata plus 17% super

About the Opportunity

The Sydney Conservatorium of Music's Open Academy is seeking three Community Program Co-ordinators to provide administrative support for short courses, workshops and music lessons for children, students, musicians, music educators, and the community at large. Please note that this role may entail duties outside regular hours and on weekends.

The Open Academy is committed to promoting community music-making and offers numerous short courses and lessons designed to provide adults and children with the skills and knowledge to pursue their musical interests, curiosity, or find a creative outlet for their talents in a collaborative group learning or individual environment catering to beginners right through to experienced musicians.

The full time role and one part time role will administer the Short Courses, Workshops and Festivals program.

The second part time role will administer the program providing 1 : 1 lessons for the community, both adults and children. Please specify in your application which roles you are interested in.

Your key responsibilities

• coordinating classes, events and lessons, providing administration and production support for Open Academy short courses, workshops, festivals and individual lessons.
• undertaking promotion of Open Academy programs.
• addressing inquiries from staff, students, visitors, and the public through phone, email, and in-person interactions relating to courses and events.

About you

• strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a range of cultural events with varying requirements and timelines successfully
• an ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in handling a wide range of inquiries and providing excellent customer service
• advanced computer skills and experience including database management, Microsoft Office and Adobe Suites and CMS website management systems
• possess a music-related tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience in a community, performing arts, or adult education environment
• the ability to undertake some duties outside regular hours and on weekends
• have an interest in the promotion of community music education and music making.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Lena Jiang, Recruitment Operations by email to

The University of Sydney

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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Applications Close

Tuesday 02 September :59 PM

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