Project Officer, Music Australia

Creative Australia

Creative Australia is the Australian Government’s principal arts investment and advisory body. With artists at the heart of what we do, we invest in creative talent and stimulate the market for Australian stories to be told on a national and international scale, sharing our rich culture with the world. We do this because art and creativity define us, recording what we have been and what we might yet become. As a nation, creativity connects us and benefits us all.

Our Purpose

We champion and invest in arts and creativity for a dynamic, creative Australia.

Workplace Culture

We are proud to have been named an Inclusive Employer for the third consecutive time by Diversity Council Australia. This achievement reflects our commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Our people are passionate and dedicated to the delivery of our strategy Creativity Connects Us. We strive to establish and sustain a diverse and inclusive workforce, fostering a culturally safe and supportive environment where everyone can bring their authentic self to work.

Your role

• Are you passionate about music and making a lasting impact on the Australian contemporary music sector? Look no further! As our Project Officer, you’ll be the backbone of our initiatives, providing crucial administrative and project management support. Your responsibilities will include,
• Providing high level administrative and project delivery support to bring Music Australia’s initiatives to life
• Supporting the preparation required for Music Australia Council meetings
• Preparing briefings and presentations relevant to Music Australia’s activities
• Maintaining and coordinating schedules for Director Music Australia
• Assisting in managing the department’s project-related expenditures
• Collaborating with key stakeholders to deliver impactful project outcomes

What’s in it for you

• 2-year opportunity (full-time)
• Location: Sydney
• Salary of $71,869 per annum + 15.4% superannuation
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid work arrangement (two days’ work from home and three days on site)
• Paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• Cultural leave entitlements
• Wellbeing programs and corporate discounts
• Holistic employee assistance program for employees, their families, and kin

Application information

This opportunity is open for application until 16 June 2025 at 10am.

To apply and for further details about the job requirements, please see the full position description at Careers – Creative Australia.

If you need any support or have any questions about submitting your application, please contact Millie Millgate, Director Music Australia at millie.millgate@creative.gov.au and Human Resources at hrteam@creative.gov.au.

We’re hiring now! 

We are actively reviewing applications and scheduling interviews as they come in, so seize the opportunity and show us what you’ve got. 

This is not an Australian Public Service position.

Creative Australia is committed to equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, cultural and regional communities, including people with disability.