Overview Reports to: Board through Board Chair
Employment type: Casual role - flexible hours (average 10 hours/week); salary dependent on experience
The Southern Highlands Symphony Orchestra (SHSO) was formed in 2014 to establish a symphony orchestra in the Southern Highlands. Semi-professional musicians and amateurs from the region perform in the orchestra. SHSO performs four concert series each year and seeks a mature-minded, experienced administrator with not-for-profit and Board experience. The ability to manage a flexible workload and contracted hours to ensure availability before and during weekend concert performances is required.
Primary purpose of the role
The Executive Officer (EO) will assist SHSO operations by performing tasks related to running orchestra operations. The EO reports to the Board through the Board Chair and will review policy and procedures, set up systems and databases, and manage compliance, risk, and operational assessment. The EO will support confidentiality of SHSO and the Board when dealing with internal and external partners and stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience
An outgoing, confident personality with good judgement, resourcefulness and discretion.
Strong organisational skills, focus, and follow-through.
Excellent written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders and strong attention to detail.
Ability to coordinate an operations team in a creative environment.
Flexibility with times leading up to and during each concert series (weekends).
Responsibilities
Regular updates to SHSO music assets register and assistance in setting up relevant systems and databases.
Fundraising experience and grant application preparation are positively regarded.
Coordinate ticket sales including subscriptions.
Assist in marketing and coordinate information for programs and flyers.
Manage and oversee website updates and develop social media content and presence.
Experience working with small not-for-profit organisations and a volunteer Board is positively regarded.
Demonstrated passion for arts, culture and classical music with understanding of the local arts scene.
Apply now
Website: Learn more at a covering letter and your CV by 28 September 2025 to:
Eligibility: SHSO is an equal opportunity employer; right to work in Australia; subject to a possible Police Check/WWC check prior to commencement.
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