Upbeat Arts is looking for a warm, organised and community minded person to lead our Sunshine Coast choir, based in Buderim.
This is a wonderful opportunity to step into a program that has been running for two and a half years and has grown into something genuinely special. There is a dedicated volunteer team, an experienced Conductor and Accompanist, and a loyal and engaged membership already in place. Your role is to sustain those foundations and continue building on the program’s success.
Your own life will be enriched too. This is the kind of work that stays with you, bringing meaning, joy and a sense of community and belonging well beyond the working day.
We encourage you to read on to see if you might just be the person we are looking for.
About the Role
At Upbeat Arts, each choir has three paid positions:
- Program Leader, to manage the choir and all elements relating to it. Part time, approximately 10 to 12 hours per week
- Choir Conductor, to conduct the choir and be responsible for the musical outcomes. Sessional, 3 hours per week
- Choir Accompanist, to play piano and work alongside the Conductor. Sessional, 3 hours per week
This vacancy is the Program Leader position.
As Program Leader, you will coordinate and lead the Sunshine Coast choir, working alongside the Conductor, Accompanist, volunteers and members to make sure the program continues to thrive. The role includes member support and communications, volunteer coordination, venue liaison, community networking, rostering, administration and supporting performances in the local community.
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Work details
- Part time, approximately 10 to 12 hours per week
- Rehearsals are held on Thursday mornings. You will need to be available from 9am to approx 1:30pm each Thursday
- The role also includes supporting local community performances and two annual events held in Brisbane on Saturdays
- At times, particularly around events and performances, additional hours may be needed. We offer full flexibility around this
- Work can be done from home, or the local coffee shop, when you are not at rehearsal or attending meetings and community activities
- The rate of pay will be discussed during initial conversations with short listed candidates
What you will bring
- A passion for the arts and mental wellbeing, and a warm, caring, resourceful and organised approach to your work
- Experience working with diverse communities, including people living with mental illness or experiencing social isolation
- Strong leadership, coordination or community development experience
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Confidence using Microsoft 365 including Outlook, Word, Excel, OneDrive and Teams
- Relevant qualifications are welcome but not essential
- Experience within the mental health, community services, arts or not for profit sectors will be highly regarded
How to apply
PLEASE NOTE: We are no longer accepting applications for this position.
Short listed applicants have been invited to interview.
Thank you for your interest in joining the Upbeat Arts team. We look forward to hearing from you.
Contact Information
For any questions about the role, please contact the General Manager, Susan Gilmartin, susan.gilmartin@upbeatarts.org.au