About the role
The Office Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Wesley Music Centre facilities, including the office and the performance spaces. The role is also responsible for developing and maintaining all systems for such management. You will manage all day-to-day activities of the Wesley Music Centre, including setting up and maintaining office, finance and marketing systems. You will liaise with music organizations from around Canberra and elsewhere, ensuring bookings for their events are dealt with in a qualified and timely manner. You will manage contractors and, with the support of the Director, other staff and volunteers. You will ensure that the building and facilities within the building
- including the large collection of keyboard instruments
- are maintained in good condition. You will work closely with the Director on creative projects and events.

Key responsibilities

- Establish and maintain office management systems including for data management. Development and maintenance of the website, email system, computer support and the data base.
- In association with the WMF Treasurer, develop and maintain all financial management for the Centre, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Design and maintain customer agreement processes and the timely response to requests for bookings.
- Manage the day-to-day background operations of the Music Centre, including the engagement and management of cleaners and other contractors, and the maintenance of the property management system. Ensure that all facilities within the Centre are maintained in good condition.
- Manage the day-to-day running of events, concerts and classes in the Music Centre.
- Support the Director in the management and maintenance of all musical instruments,



including the David Kinsela/David Evans harpsichord collection and the Church organ.
- Assist the Director and the nominated Board Member in the promotion of the Music Centre and the Music Foundation for the purpose of encouraging bequests, donations and offers of assistance.
- Assist the Director in the management and rostering of volunteers. About you
- Proven experience in computer-based management systems, including the design and maintenance of data bases and financial management systems.
- High level of attention to detail and the timely completion of tasks and projects.
- Confidence in your computer-based system and financial management skills, in managing a data base and website.
- Sound organizational skills, including a drive to ensure bookings and other detailed tasks are done in a timely manner.
- Communication skills that help you to liaise with a range of personalities and situations.
- Working with Vulnerable People registration (ACT).

About us
The Wesley Music Foundation is a community cultural organisation set up in 1999 by the Wesley Uniting Church. It was formed to promote music, music education and the enjoyment of music and to develop and maintain strong musical programs in perpetuity. It is listed on the Australian Government's Register of Cultural Organisations and is run by its own Board of Management. The Foundation is responsible for the operation of the Wesley Music Centre. The Centre hosts a wide diversity of activities including concerts, festivals, workshops, master classes, recording and music examinations and the regular teaching of organ, voice and other instruments. It provides scholarships and performance opportunities for young people studying music in tertiary institutions. It hosts the ACT Organ School and supports various concerts, performance and teaching projects. The Foundation operates a Public Fund which accepts donations.

📌 Office Manager (Barton)
🏢 Wesley Music Centre
📍 Barton