• School of Music

• Full-time, fixed-term position for up to 5 months.

• Base salary will be in the range $80,523 - $89,505 p.a. + 17% superannuation (HEW Level 5)  

• Based at our St Lucia Campus 

About This Opportunity  

We are seeking a dynamic and highly organised Concerts and Ensembles Officer to enhance the music student experience and elevate the public-facing activities of the School of Music.

In this role, you will be at the heart of planning, organising, coordinating, and promoting rehearsals, concerts, and various events. Reporting to the School Manager, you will be responsible for delivering a diverse range of administrative processes to support these exciting outcomes.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Schedule and administer concerts and events, liaising with artists, agents, and external venues. Ensure front and back of house arrangements, including equipment setup and piano tuning.

• Create and support promotional materials, including concert programs and competition entry forms. Update web and social media content for the School of Music.

• Assist with recording and live streaming events, including public lectures and examination recitals.

• Ensure all materials reflect the UQ brand and publication standards. Collaborate with the HASS Marketing and Engagement Team and the HASS Advancement Director on events and initiatives.

• Attend functions outside normal business hours, including weekly student ensemble rehearsals during semester on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.

About UQ 

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.  

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. 

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as: 

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave 

• 17% superannuation contributions 

• 17.5% annual leave loading 

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options and flexible start/finish times

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family 

• UQ Study for Staff 

• On campus childcare options 

• Affordable parking (from just $5.75 a day) 

• Salary packaging options 

About You:

• A relevant degree or diploma or a degree or diploma with subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education training.

• Demonstrated experience in managing events and coordinating activities.

• Demonstrated skills in providing a high level of client service, including effective interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated high level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

• Effective organisational, time management and problem solving skills.

• Experience working as a team member in a busy environment.

• Working knowledge of University administrative systems, policies and procedures or the capacity to rapidly acquire this knowledge.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia.  

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.  

Questions?  

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Gary Johnson via musicmanager@uq.edu.au.  For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the