Director, Conservatorium of Music

Job no: 501413

Work type: Full time

Location: Hobart

Categories: Management

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

• Lead the revitalisation of Tasmania's Conservatorium of Music, driving innovation and statewide impact.
• Forge strong partnerships with government, industry and community to shape a flourishing academic music program.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture where teamwork is valued, and individuals are supported to grow and succeed together.

The Opportunity

In this once-in-a-career opportunity, you'll shape an academic music program at the leading edge of high-performance and innovation, both for Tasmania and nationally. The Conservatorium enables tight focus on highly specialised music curriculum while building strong, lasting connections between government, creative industry, cultural organisations and the University.

In reinstating the Conservatorium, you'll strengthen partnerships with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra and music organisations statewide, nurturing classical music traditions while fostering contemporary music production and culture.

This position offers a unique opportunity for an exceptional leader to bring vision and deep management capability to shaping the Conservatorium's future and enabling its contribution to excellence, impact and sustainability. You'll join the Arts and Society leadership team, helping build and maintain a collegial culture of collaboration within the University and across government, business and community - bringing the best of the University to every aspect of our mission.

What's Required

The Director provides strategic, academic, and operational leadership to deliver high-quality education and research, foster a thriving and safe organisational culture, and drive impactful community engagement. You will play a key leadership role in ensuring the University's offerings are high quality, distinct and aligned to strategic goals, regulatory obligations, and sustainability targets. You will bring to the role:

• Demonstrated experience in providing high-quality strategic and operational leadership of a music-focused organisation and an understanding of the academic context of the University of Tasmania Conservatorium of Music.
• A strong vision and practical capability to deliver high-quality, distinctive, and sustainable music education, including the ability for innovative leadership in the design and delivery of a compelling, high-quality and sustainable Bachelor of Music.
• Experience in leadership anchored in a national profile in Music, including a record of successful collaboration, and facility to secure external funding.
• Sound financial and resource management capabilities, including budget development, forecasting, and efficient deployment of people and assets.
• Strong understanding of governance, compliance, and regulatory frameworks relevant to higher education, research, and risk management.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships with industry, government, and community stakeholders to enhance the Academic Unit's profile and impact.

About the Portfolio

The University of Tasmania is entering a pivotal phase of growth and renewal, guided by its refreshed Strategic Plan. This plan positions the University as a key enabler of Tasmania's transition across education, health, productivity, climate resilience, and cultural identity by 2025.

Central to this vision is the Conservatorium of Music which reflects this distinctive advantage and enacts our commitment to ensuring a vibrant future for music in Tasmania. The University greatly values the countless ways music enables individuals and communities to build and express their creative identity—across all modes of participation including creation, education, performance, recording, and reception.

The Conservatorium is pivotal to a flourishing music ecology reaching all corners of the state—connecting regions and ensuring the immeasurable benefits of making and experiencing music are available to all Tasmanians.

What's on Offer?

This is a full-time position based in Hobart, Tasmania. In return for your experience, you'll have access an array of staff benefits and discounts including.

• 26 Weeks paid parental leave for primary care givers
• 17% Superannuation contribution
• Health and fitness membership options
• Accommodation and Car Hire discounts
• Health Insurance and Banking
• Novated Leasing

How to Apply?

If this role is of interest, we look forward to hearing from you.

• Please provide your up-to-date resume,
• A 1-2 page cover letter outlining your motivation for the role
• Please address the selection criteria outlined in the role specific skills, knowledge and experience section of the PD and how your skills and experience align
• For further information about this position, please contact
• Applications for this role will close 11:55pm Sunday 14th September 2025

Director, Conservatorium of Music Position Description August

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfill the requirements of this role.

Advertised: 26 Aug 2025 Tasmania Standard Time

Applications close: 14 Sep 2025 Tasmania Standard Time