"Concerts and Ensembles Officer"

Job Description:

• School of Music
• This is a full-time, fixed term position up until 4 September 2026
• Base salary will be in the range $83,776 - $93,121 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5)
• Based at our St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity

Are you passionate about music, live performance and creating exceptional experiences for students and audiences alike? Join the dynamic team at the University of Queensland School of Music as our Concerts and Ensembles Officer and play a key role in bringing performances to life.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the student experience and the School’s vibrant public-facing program of rehearsals, concerts and events. From coordinating ensembles to ensuring seamless event delivery, you’ll be central to the creative heartbeat of the School.

Reporting to the School Manager, the role is responsible for delivering a wide range of administrative processes in support of these outcomes and your work will directly enhance the experience of our music students while strengthening the School’s engagement with the wider community.

If you’re ready to bring your administrative expertise into a vibrant, creative environment and play a pivotal role in shaping exceptional musical experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate scheduling and administration of concerts and events, liaising with artists, agents and external venues.
• Develop and manage promotional materials and collateral, including concert programs, competition entry forms, website and social media content, ensuring alignment with UQ brand standards.
• Oversee front and back of house arrangements, including venue setup, equipment movement, performer requirements and contractor coordination (e.g. piano tuning).
• Support event delivery through recording and live streaming of concerts, lectures and examination recitals.
• Collaborate with Faculty marketing and advancement teams on external-facing initiatives and attend rehearsals and events outside standard business hours as required.

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/paid primary care leave
• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, 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
• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
• On campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from just $6.40 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About You

Candidates require effective administration, coordination and interpersonal communication skills, effective organisational and time management skills and be committed to providing a high level of customer service. Additionally, you will demonstrate:

• 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.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

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 (School Manager) at musicmanager@uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Friday 13 March 2026, 11.00pm AEST (R-61687).