POSITION DESCRIPTION
Title: Development Coordinator
Office Location: Haymarket, Sydney NSW
Final Report: Head of Business Development and Fundraising
Period of Contract: Part time 3 days per week
Remuneration: $39,000 + super + holiday ($65,000 per annum pro-rata + super)
ORGANISATIONAL OVERVIEW
Piano+ is an exciting new presentation and production company emerging from the almost 50-year-old Sydney International Piano Competition (The Sydney).
Since 1977, The Sydney has been in the international keyboard spotlight and has nurtured the very best of young international and Australian pianists. It has provided opportunities for Australian audiences to hear great talent, not only in Sydney, but in many places around the country. Now, Piano+ will take on those responsibilities, offering a diverse program of musical experiences annually, as well as presenting The Sydney itself on a quadrennial basis.
Piano+ ‘s annual program features an International Recital Series, national tours for emerging artists, regional piano festivals, site-specific piano events, and piano education and outreach programs.
Piano+ is open to exploring opportunities that have the piano as a central feature. It will venture beyond solo classical music recitals and masterclasses to include keyboardists from other musical genres or cross-art form collaborations.
Piano+ Education builds on the organisation’s depth of engagement and established partnerships with key learning institutions. The 2024 Autumn Piano School in partnership with the New England Conservatorium of Music launches an intensive piano course located in the picturesque regional setting of Armidale in the north of NSW, giving students of the piano, from youngsters to adults, an immersive and memorable experience.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Development Coordinator supports the Head of Business Development and Fundraising: specifically in cultivation and stewardship of donor relationships; coordination and delivery of high-quality events; tracking and supporting partner deliverables; undertaking research and analysis for funding applications; and maintaining accurate stakeholder records.
This new role is vital to support the organisation’s aspirations for growth and the successful candidate will play an integral role in a small collaborative and motivated team, helping to shape and build Piano+’s philanthropic and partnership programs. This is a great opportunity for a motivated person with a passion for music and the arts who is interested in a career in arts administration, to gain experience in developing diverse income streams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word and Excel is essential and experience with Tessitura database is preferred.
WORK SPECIFICS
3 days per week. Piano+ can be flexible with regular days. Attendance at special events outside regular days may be required with time in lieu applied according to company policy in those circumstances.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Data Management – Tessitura
Research
Stakeholder Communications
Partner Benefits
Event support
SELECTION CRITERIA
THE ORGANISATION
Health, Safety and Wellbeing and Employment Equity:
Piano+ is committed to high standards of performance in relation to work Health, Safety and Wellbeing and the provision of Equal Employment Opportunity. All employees are expected to participate in maintaining safe working conditions and practices, as well as promoting and upholding the principle of fair and equitable access to employment/promotion, personal development and training and the elimination of workplace harassment and discrimination.
Work Conditions
This position is a flexible workplace position, both, working from the office as well as from home as required. Normal hours of work will be 9.30am to 5.30pm with a daily lunch break of one hour. There will be work outside of business hours of which no additional payment is granted though there is a time in lieu policy in place. Hours of work will include weekend and on-call response during the lead up to and throughout the Sydney International Piano Competition in 2026 and associated activities and events from time to time.
Annual and Sick leave
Subject to the terms and conditions of the employment contract, the Employee will be entitled to holiday leave accrued proportionally at the rate of four weeks annual leave for every 52 weeks worked. No leave loading will be paid.
Applications
Piano+ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
TO APPLY
NB: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Applications for the role should include the following:
Curriculum Vitae
A curriculum vitae should be submitted, that includes:
Candidate’s Statement
A statement of no more than 2 pages that outlines your motivations for applying for the position, how your experience and expertise are relevant to Piano+ and to the role, and how these will contribute to Piano+ realising its mission to provide an essential resource for pianists, music education and concert goers nationally.
Referees
Full contact details of three referees who you feel will be able to attest to your credibility and suitability for the role.
Referees will be contacted only after prior consultation with you, and it is your responsibility to ensure that the referees are willing to provide reports when contacted.
Date of commencement
An indication of the earliest date on which you would be available to commence.
Applications should be sent by email to:
Tony Grierson
AEGEUS Executive Search
E: pianoplus@aegeus.asia
T: +61 (2) 9053 6156