General

The National Children's Choir and Youth Chorale of Australia encourages expressions of interest to be emailed, faxed or mailed to Dawn Brewer, at any time. These are read and when a vacancy arises, interviews are arranged. Telephone calls are also welcome. (Generally, applicants are interviewed and auditioned in Term Three and Four each year, for employment in the following year.)

All staff are expected to be good musicians. Conductors are asked to cite their previous choral experience. Vocal skills are highly valued for those applying for conducting positions, however, accompanying skills are unnecessary. Conductors, performers, and primary and secondary music teachers are welcome to apply.

It is preferred, but not essential, that accompanists/repetiteurs are good sight readers. Music students wishing to gain experience may apply.

In addition to weekly rehearsals, occasional weekend work is required.

Employees are usually expected to commit for about 12 months, via an Employment Agreement (exceptions are occasionally made) and most are hired as part time employees with the benefits of paid sick leave, paid public holidays, paid annual leave (four weeks) and superannuation entitlements. (Our musicians usually work forty weeks or less each year.) Also, casual vacancies occur from time to time.

Only those who understand the qualities required by a highly skilled choir and understand the legal (and moral) obligations of a fixed term contract (when applicable) need apply. For the right people there is an abundance of administrative and other support, and numerous opportunities to learn from and mix with a wonderful team of musicians with similar interests.