CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER- QMUSIC (Brisbane)
QMusic, best known for the internationally-acclaimed BIGSOUND Festival, is seeking an entrepreneurial and visionary individual to fill the role of Chief Executive Officer.
Skills Required:
- Ability to strategically develop events and brands
- Knowledge of and/or experience in philanthropic fundraising, corporate sponsorship and government funding
- Established networks, or the ability to establish networks in the Queensland business and government sectors
- Established networks, or the ability to establish networks in the music industry
- Strong financial acumen, or capacity to develop from a good starting base
- Deep understanding of current trends in festival and conference experience design
- Highly developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Ability to manage and mentor a team
- Understanding of organisational development processes and good governance
Tasks Include:
- Develop and monitor the strategic plan in conjunction with the QMusic management committee
- Provide overall leadership for the creative and strategic development of the QMusic family of brands/experiences, including acting as Executive Producer for BIGSOUND Festival
- Represent the organisation and its events/programs to all stakeholders and the media
- Ensure the overall financial sustainability of the organisation by managing the annual budget and being actively involved in fundraising, corporate sponsorship and government grant acquisition
- Directly manage the organisation’s six senior staff/contractors to ensure a positive, progressive and outward looking team culture and the continuing improvement and diversification of all our activities
If you think you’re ready for a CEO throne, forward a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability to [email protected] by 5pm Monday December 24.
MUSIC MENTOR – MUSICIANS MAKING A DIFFERENCE (Sydney)
Musicians Making A Difference (MMAD) is looking for a skilled, passionate and dedicated part time team member to join their MMAD family in 2019 as a Music Mentor in Gosford. MMAD is an Australian charity that exists to change young lives through the creative arts.
Skills Required:
- Previous experience in Youth Work and working with challenging behaviours
- Previous experience in delivering creative mentoring programs
- Ability to write, sing & perform songs
- Passion for changing young lives through music
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Current NSW Working With Children Check
- Current NSW driver’s license
Tasks Include:
- Ensure policy, procedures and safe work practices are followed
- Engage young people and the wider community through networking, promotions and relationship building
- Support program coordinator to facilitate holistic youth development by delivering established MMAD programs (outreach, events, group initiatives and 1:1 mentoring sessions)
- Assist to coordinate and manage community events each term together with young people
- Report program outcomes & continuously improve all areas within your role
- Assist in generating support for our charitable programs
Want to make a difference? Fill out an application form here.
HEAD OF TOUR OPERATIONS – SECRET SOUNDS (Sydney)
Secret Sounds, one of Australia’s most dynamic and far-reaching music groups, is looking for a new Head of Tour Operations to join their team on a full-time basis.
Skills Required:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role within the music industry, ticketing, artist management, production or agency preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge and passion of the live music industry
- Self-motived and results driven with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Experience and understanding of tour budgets and Australian tour circuit
- Exposure in ticketing builds and pricing
- Able to work to tight deadlines
- Exceptional ability in managing a team, workload and prioritizing tasks
- Excellent communication, written and interpersonal skills
- Strong computer literacy – proficiency across Outlook, Word and an in-depth knowledge of Excel
- Ability to communicate effectively in a manner consistent with the culture and across all levels
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, sensitive to relationships and situations
- Excellent communication, written and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong leadership qualities and interpersonal skills
Tasks Include:
- Management of tour operations team, workflow and workload
- Oversee all aspects of tour operations as the link between GM/promoter/coordinator and international/domestic agents
- Point of contact for artist’s management, agencies, venues and ticketing company personnel
- Manage ticketing builds and pricing
- Assisting promoters with budget creation and forecasting
- Oversee and approve final routings, budgets, tour offers, contracts and settlements
- Obtain approval on press releases, marketing plans and artwork
- Liaise with labels on plans/ticket buy/marketing
- Topline marketing and PR strategy
- Development& implementation of operational procedures, processes and policies
- Stay updated and informed on any compliance and LPA policies changes
- Management and implantation of special projects and new initiatives for the touring team
If you think you’re up to the challenge, send your CV with a cover letter telling Secret Sounds how your skills and experience match the requirements to Rachel via [email protected] by Sunday December 23.
Image via Israel Palacio.