Program Leader

Upbeat Arts is looking for a special person to lead Upbeat Arts in Bundaberg and organise all elements of our newest choir program. (from early 2026) You’d be playing an active role in making a difference to the lives of the new members of the choir, and your own life will be enriched too This is a unique and exciting part-time role, and we encourage you to read on to see if you might just be the person we’re looking for.

At Upbeat Arts, each choir has three paid positions:

- Program Leader – to manage the choir and all elements relating to that (Permanent part-time 8 – 12 hours per week)
- Choir Conductor – to conduct the choir and be responsible for the musical outcomes (Sessional – 3 hours per week)
- Choir Accompanist – to play piano and work alongside the Conductor (Sessional – 3 hours per week)

This is the Program Leader position. It is as described below:

Your Role

As the Program Leader, you’ll facilitate Upbeat Arts in Bundaberg and the new choir. No two days will be the same, as you bring together and then oversee our team – Conductor and Accompanist, volunteers and members. The role includes managing all elements of the choir – from communications, recruitment and venue liaison to events, rostering, conflict resolution, networking, social media, administration etc. Our Position Description tells the whole story, ask us for a copy if you don’t already have it.

You’ll be responsible for the activities of the choir and be fully supported by Upbeat Arts and the successful model already in place.

This is a part-time role, where you can work from home (or the local coffee shop) when not at the choir’s weekly rehearsal and your time commitment will be built around the agreed day and time of the weekly choir rehearsal.

- Rehearsal day to be determined, but will be during the day, during the week.
- Rehearsals will commence in April 2026

This is a flexible part-time role, where you can work from home (or the local coffee shop) when not at the choir’s weekly rehearsal and your time commitment will be built around the agreed day and time of the weekly choir rehearsal.

- It is preferable that the successful candidate resides in Bundaberg.
- The rate of pay will be discussed during initial conversations with short-listed candidates.

What you'll bring

- A passion for the arts and mental health recovery, and you’ll be caring, resourceful, organised and proactive.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications are desirable but not mandatory.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with a diverse client group including people experiencing mental illness, and their carers/families.
- Demonstrated experience in a leadership role within the mental health sector (desirable).
- Well-developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, and the demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- You’ll be computer literate, and proficient in the Microsoft Suite of programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Outlook etc.

How to apply

If you are excited about the prospect of working with us, we encourage you to apply.

- Apply through ‘Ethical Jobs ‘. Your application must include:

- A two-page resume detailing your relevant experience and qualifications

- A cover letter addressing the following questions:

- Why do you want to work with Upbeat Arts?

- What aspects of the Upbeat Arts choir model excites you?

- How do your skills and experience make you a great fit for this role?

- Ensurethat either your resume or cover letter specifically addresses the ‘Qualifications and Experience’ criteria outlined in the Position Description.

Short listed applicants will undergo interviews and be asked to provide references.

There is currently no closing date for applications. We will review applications as they come in.

Thank you for your interest in joining the Upbeat Arts team. We look forward to discovering how you can bring your unique talents to Upbeat Arts and help us continue our mission of enhancing lives through music

Contact Information

For more details, please message us via our ‘Contact Us’ page.

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