Regional Touring Manager

Musica Viva Australia is passionate about sharing outstanding music and artists with regional communities. Whether you’re in Tyalgum, Bermagui, Wagga Wagga, or anywhere in between, we are delighted to be presenting over 40 events with our NSW presenting partners. 

We are looking for a Sydney-based arts generalist for this full-time fixed term position until August 2025, who loves both spreadsheets and speaking with people all over NSW and Australia. The Manager for Special Project & Regional Touring position is the lynchpin for our NSW regional touring program, working with regional presenters, Australian musicians, and Musica Viva Australia colleagues, and also with performing artists and cultural partners in Sydney, especially users of our rehearsal space, the Janette Hamilton Studio. 

With demonstrated experience in scheduling and tour logistics, managing relationships, and strong organisational skills, ideally gained in the arts or the broader not for profit sector, the successful candidate will display excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an attention to detail, and be a confident driver. The ideal candidate will have a high degree of understanding of the pressures on regional communities, at least two years’ experience in presenting classical music performances with the ability to talk confidently and collaboratively with peers in this area, and in marketing or audience development. An interest in and/or knowledge performance lighting or audio systems is desired. 

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements are available.

To apply: We are actively assessing applications as they arrive for a start asap. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity—apply now! 

Send your resume and a letter (maximum 2 pages) introducing yourself and addressing the position requirements to jobs@musicaviva.com.au.

Note: In the subject of the email add the following code SPART1124 and your full name. Applications not including this code may not be correctly processed.

For an informal chat about the roles and MVA please contact Katherine Kemp by email kkemp@musicaviva.com.au or Jennifer McCleary People & Culture Manager by email jmccleary@musicaviva.com.au.

Musica Viva Australia is a family friendly and flexible employer committed to equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from First Nations people and people from diverse cultural and regional communities.  We welcome applications from people who identify as having a disability. If at any stage of the recruitment process, you require any accommodation due to a disability please let us know.

Applications: We are actively assessing applications as they arrive for a start asap. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity—apply now! 

Full details of the responsibilities of the role and a copy of the job description are available on our wesite https://www.musicaviva.com.au/our-story/employment/