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NOW HIRING: REGIONAL MUSIC OFFICER FOR THE NEW ENGLAND NORTH WEST

March 19, 2021

OVERVIEW

MusicNSW’s Regional Music Officer (RMO) pilot program has been running across Southern NSW since early 2019. In its pilot phase, the program contracted three local music champions to be brokers within their regions on behalf of MusicNSW; to establish relationships between councils, venues, artists, schools and conservatoriums and build capacity in their local industries.

With the success of the pilot, the RMO Program is now ready to be rolled out in more regions across NSW, and MusicNSW is seeking four new Regional Music Officers for 2021. The new roles will be 3-days per week over a twelve month period, and will include training and support from MusicNSW.

Working with and reporting to MusicNSW, each RMO will provide advice, support and resources to artists and industry based in regional areas who might not otherwise have access to MusicNSW’s services.

If you’re based anywhere within in the Arts North West footprint, you can apply. View our footprint here.

OBJECTIVES

To empower, develop and connect regional musicians, industry and infrastructure

To ensure regional music communities have access to professional development and funding opportunities

Grow opportunities and activities for local music industry professionals

Develop and support existing regional touring networks

Ensure regional music communities have a voice and are connected to local, state and federal advocacy

Help grow access to live original music for young people (12-25)

Work with councils, venues, schools, conservatoriums, RADO’s and other organisations to increase performance opportunities for locals artists

KEY DATES

Applications Open: Tuesday 9 March

Applications Close: Sunday 28 March, 12am Midnight (AEDT)

RMO contract dates: 3 days per week (4 days for Arts North West), for a fixed term of 1 year April 2021 – March 2022

Successful candidates will be announced in April 2021

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Role:

Regional Music Officer

Hours:

3 days per week, for a total of 22.5 hours (4 days + 30 hrs for Arts North West).

This role will also require you to occasionally work during evenings and weekends. This will be part of your 22.5 hours.

Start date:

April 2021

Remuneration:

$65k, pro rata + superannuation.

Place of Work:

Each Officer will have a set geographic area to oversee. Officers will work between their RADO office (where one exists), and autonomously from a regional location (home office, share office or other agreed location).

Some travel is necessary as part of this role, both within the set geographic area, and possibly other areas of NSW (regional locations and Sydney).

All accommodation and travel expenses will be covered by MusicNSW, including modest per diems and petrol expenses. Travel dates will be scheduled in advance, and not total more than 12 overnight stays for the 12 month period.

KEY TASKS

Regional Music Officers will

Coordinate and deliver networking and professional development events for local industry and artists

In partnership with other RMOs, establish a touring network with local live music venues

Help to deliver core MusicNSW programs regionally, such as Sound Advice and the Regional Music Crawl

Build and maintain local industry and artist databases

Complete regular live music censuses for assigned areas

Facilitate community networking through recommendations, introductions and meet ’n’ greet events.

ELIGIBILITY

To apply you must:

Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident

Have lived in regional NSW for a minimum of 12 months. Preference will be given to candidates living in the nominated regions.

Have your full driver’s licence and regular easy access to a car

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential:

Experience working in creative industries (music, arts, theatre or other)

Demonstrated knowledge of the contemporary music sector

Demonstrated experience engaging and working with a wide range of stakeholders

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Existing knowledge and experience within your local music scene

Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment

Ability to work remotely and independently, with a diligent work ethic

Highly proficient computer skills

Ability to work to timelines and deadlines

Highly Desirable:

Experience with Google suite including G-Drive, Sheets and Docs

Experience with live-streaming events

Event coordination experience

Ability to host and lead workshops and masterclass sessions

Working with children check

Prior project management experience within an arts or music context

SUBMITTING AND EDITING

The application form can be edited before submission until Sunday 28 March 2021 12am MIDNIGHT when submissions close and no further submissions or edits will be accepted after this time.

ADVICE ON YOUR APPLICATION

If you have any further questions about the program you can email laura@musicnsw.com or call the office on (02) 9953 5279.

NOTIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION

All applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application by the end of April 2021

APPLY HERE
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