Director, Conservatorium of Music
Director, Conservatorium of Music
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Job Description
The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.
- Lead the revitalisation of Tasmanias Conservatorium of Music driving innovation and statewide impact.
- Forge strong partnerships with government industry and community to shape a flourishing academic music program.
- Foster a collaborative high-performing culture where teamwork is valued and individuals are supported to grow and succeed together.
The Opportunity
In this once-in-a-career opportunity youll shape an academic music program at the leading edge of high-performance and innovation both for Tasmania and nationally. The Conservatorium enables tight focus on highly specialised music curriculum while building strong lasting connections between government creative industry cultural organisations and the University.
In reinstating the Conservatorium youll strengthen partnerships with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra and music organisations statewide nurturing classical music traditions while fostering contemporary music production and culture.
This position offers a unique opportunity for an exceptional leader to bring vision and deep management capability to shaping the Conservatoriums future and enabling its contribution to excellence impact and sustainability. Youll join the Arts and Society leadership team helping build and maintain a collegial culture of collaboration within the University and across government business and community - bringing the best of the University to every aspect of our mission.
Whats Required
The Director provides strategic academic and operational leadership to deliver high-quality education and research foster a thriving and safe organisational culture and drive impactful community engagement. You will play a key leadership role in ensuring the Universitys offerings are high quality distinct and aligned to strategic goals regulatory obligations and sustainability targets. You will bring to the role:
- Demonstrated experience in providing high-quality strategic and operational leadership of a music-focused organisation and an understanding of the academic context of the University of Tasmania Conservatorium of Music.
- A strong vision and practical capability to deliver high-quality distinctive and sustainable music education including the ability for innovative leadership in the design and delivery of a compelling high-quality and sustainable Bachelor of Music.
- Experience in leadership anchored in a national profile in Music including a record of successful collaboration and facility to secure external funding.
- Sound financial and resource management capabilities including budget development forecasting and efficient deployment of people and assets.
- Strong understanding of governance compliance and regulatory frameworks relevant to higher education research and risk management.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships with industry government and community stakeholders to enhance the Academic Units profile and impact.
About the Portfolio
The University of Tasmania is entering a pivotal phase of growth and renewal guided by its refreshed Strategic Plan. This plan positions the University as a key enabler of Tasmanias transition across education health productivity climate resilience and cultural identity by 2025.
Central to this vision is the Conservatorium of Music which reflects this distinctive advantage and enacts our commitment to ensuring a vibrant future for music in Tasmania. The University greatly values the countless ways music enables individuals and communities to build and express their creative identityacross all modes of participation including creation education performance recording and reception.
The Conservatorium is pivotal to a flourishing music ecology reaching all corners of the stateconnecting regions and ensuring the immeasurable benefits of making and experiencing music are available to all Tasmanians.
Whats on Offer
This is a full-time position based in Hobart return for your experience youll have access an array of staff benefits and discounts including.
- 26 Weeks paid parental leave for primary care givers
- 17% Superannuation contribution
- Health and fitness membership options
- Accommodation and Car Hire discounts
- Health Insurance and Banking
- Novated Leasing
How to Apply
If this role is of interest we look forward to hearing from you.
- Please provide your up-to-date resume
- A 1-2 page cover letter outlining your motivation for the role
- Please address the selection criteria outlined in the role specific skills knowledge and experience section of the PD and how your skills and experience align
- For further information about this position please contact
- Applications for this role will close 11:55pm Sunday 14th September 2025
Director Conservatorium of Music Position Description August
To be eligible for this position you are required to have Australian citizenship permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfill the requirements of this role.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
