Music Department | Whole School
Join one of Australia's most ambitious school music programmes
Bring exceptional organisation to a creative and high-performing team
Full-time, ongoing position, primarily worked during term time
About the Role
Behind every outstanding rehearsal, lesson and performance is a team that brings the details together.
Canberra Grammar School is seeking a highly organised and service-focused Music Administrator to help deliver the day-to‐day operations of CGS Music across the Primary and Senior Schools.
Working as part of the Music administration team, you will be at the centre of a vibrant programme encompassing instrumental tuition, ensembles, concerts, events and performances.
You will coordinate communications, maintain student and programme records, support instrumental tuition, manage music resources and assist with financial, purchasing and operational processes.
This is a varied and rewarding opportunity for an accomplished administrator who enjoys working with people, managing competing priorities and contributing to a creative environment where no two days are quite the same.
The position is full-time and ongoing, with hours primarily worked during school terms and occasional days during term breaks to support programme requirements.
About You
You are a proactive and dependable administrator who takes pride in creating order, anticipating needs and helping others succeed.
Calm under pressure and attentive to detail, you bring warmth, professionalism and a genuine commitment to excellent service.
You will bring:
experience in a busy administrative, educational, performing arts or customer-service environment
robust organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
experience maintaining accurate records, databases, schedules and filing systems
excellent written and verbal communication skills
the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, employees, contractors and external stakeholders
sound judgement,



discretion and an understanding of confidentiality
confidence working independently within established procedures while contributing positively to a team
strong digital literacy, including proficiency across Microsoft Office applications
experience supporting events, purchasing, budgets, asset registers or programme administration
An interest in music, or previous experience within a music, education or performing arts environment, would be highly regarded
All team members at CGS are required to have:
Appropriate qualifications
Excellent written English and effective interpersonal communication skills
Solid technological literacy across a range of applications
A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card
A current National Police Check
Full working rights within Australia
Benefits for you
As a CGS team member, you have access to a range of additional benefits, including:
A competitive salary and superannuation of 13.5% (for permanent team members)
Employee awards program and generous professional development funding
Attractive salary packaging arrangements
Complimentary daily barista-made coffee
Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
Access to the onsite health clinic
24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
14 weeks of paid parental leave
School fee concessions (for permanent team members)
Convenient onsite parking
Working at CGS
At Canberra Grammar School, music is central to the student experience.
It builds confidence, discipline, creativity and belonging while enriching the cultural life of the entire School community.
You will join a welcoming, forward‐thinking workplace where people are encouraged to contribute ideas, develop professionally and make a meaningful difference.
In this role, your organisation and care will help students, educators and musicians bring ambitious programmes and memorable performances to life.
If you are ready to combine your administrative expertise with the energy and creativity of a thriving music environment, we would love to hear from you.
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📌 Administrative Assistant Music (Canberra)
🏢 Canberra Grammar School
📍 Canberra