Manager, Programs

**Position**

Manager, Programs

**Status**

Full Time, The Push works a 9-day fortnight

(our office is closed every second Friday)

**Reports to**

Head of Programs

**Award and Classification**

Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, Level 5

**Contract Period**

Fixed-term (12-month) contract until April 2026

**Location**

The Push, Collingwood Yards

(with flexible hybrid working arrangements)

**Salary**

$97,377 - $101,788 + superannuation

**Commencement**

April 2025

**Position Overview**

The Push is looking for an experienced Manager, Programs to lead the implementation and delivery of a range of contemporary music programs, events, and professional development programs for young people. These programs are designed to increase access to contemporary music, fostering a pipeline for young people into the contemporary music sector as artists, audiences and industry practitioners, and positioning The Push as a leader in youth music across Australia.

Join The Push’s growing team of staff at this pivotal time, providing opportunities for young people in contemporary music across Australia.

About The Push

The Push is an Australian youth music organisation and registered charity based in Melbourne. Over three decades we have supported millions of young people with access to contemporary music programs and events. Our work is guided by our purpose of giving every young person the opportunity to thrive and participate in Australian music.

As an organisation, we believe in our principles of:

- First Nations culture and community are integral to the way we work with young people in music
- Young people are at the centre of everything we do
- We are representative of contemporary Australia
- Our work has impact, and we capture and measure our success
- We are responsive to challenges and new ideas and ways of working
- We work together respectfully and collaboratively towards a common purpose

**Position Responsibilities**

As guided by The Push 2022-2025 Strategy, the Manager, Programs will:

- Lead the development and delivery of key all-ages events, education and career pathway projects and audience development programs. This may include leading the delivery of the FReeZA Support Service. As well as managing All-Ages Events Teams for festivals such as Vivid Sydney, Queensland Music Festival and triple j One Night Stand as examples. It may also include managing professional development projects such as Music Careers Expo and Music Industry Mentoring program.
- Support The Push in delivering national research projects that advance opportunities for young people and strengthen the connection with the Australian music sector.
- Support the Head of Programs with the development of new programs and events that support young people’s access to contemporary music, and young people’s pathways into the contemporary music industry.
- Develop and manage individual project plans and budgets, within the scope of The Push’s annual budget and organisational targets.
- Undertake project reporting and acquittal obligations promptly for all programs and activities. This includes regular reporting requirements to stakeholders, funding bodies and The Push Board of Directors.
- Collaborate with the Manager, Communications and Engagement and Head of Partnerships and Engagement to develop targeted marketing strategies that effectively reach young audiences to achieve program deliverables and KPIs.
- Ensure risk management processes are completed thoroughly and ensure impact measurement and evaluation frameworks are embedded across all projects, effectively capturing the outcomes of all programs and events.
- Collaborate openly and effectively with the other members of the programming team to support program delivery, share networks and encourage shared learning and continuous improvement.
- Manage a small team, including contractors, workshop facilitators and industry practitioners across a range of projects and events, ensuring contract staff are supported and on track to implement and achieve project plans and deliverables.
- Lead the recruitment, engagement and management of young volunteers to take lead roles across The Push’s programs and events.
- Attend out-of-hours meetings and events, as well as undertake interstate travel, as required throughout the year.
- Other duties, as directed by the Head of Programs.

**Qualifications, Certificates and Licenses**
- Relevant tertiary qualification and/or practical experience in Music Industry, Arts Management, Youth Work, or other related disciplines
- Working with Children Check
- Victoria Police Background Check
- Full Australian Driver’s License
- First Aid Level 2 Certificate

**Key Selection Criteria**
- Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the Australian contemporary music and arts industry, as well as extensive networks and commitment to fostering a vibrant, inclusive music culture that supports young people.
- Demonstrated a