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What this job is
A Music Director leads orchestras, choirs, bands, or other musical ensembles in Australian concert halls, theatres, broadcast studios, or educational institutions, shaping artistic interpretation and performance standards. They conduct rehearsals and live performances using baton technique and gestural communication to control tempo, dynamics, and ensemble balance. They also select repertoire, arrange or commission musical works, and mentor musicians to achieve high-quality artistic outcomes.
Pay
A$1,766 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Active Listeningcore
- Adaptability and Flexibilitycore
- Conduct musical ensemblescore
- Conflict Resolutioncore
- Empathy and Emotional Intelligencecore
- Goal Setting and Planningcore
- Group Facilitationcore
- Negotiationcore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
- Digital Literacy
- Inclusive Practice
- Process Improvement Identification
- Report Writing
- Research and Analysis
- Workload Self-Management