Employment
The WA Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO) offers employment in a range of disciplines. We seek enthusiastic, passionate people, committed to helping us expand our presence in the community.
If you see an employment opportunity you like and believe you can make a difference to our organisation, we encourage you to submit an application.
Please note that WAYJO is located in Western Australia, and all advertised times are in Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) – also known as GMT+8 or UTC+8.
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Office Staff
Business Development Manager
Position Description
This role will work with WAYJO’s Executive Team and Board to create a Business Development Plan and then deliver the plan. The aim is to deliver sustainable income streams and build and nurture philanthropic and corporate partnerships. There will be a focus on generating sustainable forms of income through benefaction, partnerships, grants, foundations and trusts, and meeting financial targets in a competitive environment. This key role will be responsible for securing funds and supporting organisational initiatives, cultivating leads, identifying opportunities and developing WAYJO’s supporter base.
The position is currently part-time – 2 to 3 days a week.
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Events and Program Manager
Position Description
Lead the coordination of our performances, rehearsals, regional tours, and guest artist programs. This hands-on role is perfect for an organised and energetic professional with experience in event management, production, or arts administration.
The position is currently part-time.
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Please send through your CVs and a letters addressing the skills and knowledge requirements to the General Manager, Monique Douglas – monique.douglas@wayjo.com.
Musical Career Programs
Performers
WAYJO offers training in big band jazz and improvised modern music across three big bands to musicians aged 14 to 25 years.
PLEASE NOTE: Band members do not hold paid positions, however some paid opportunities are available for band members with professional level ensembles through private, community and corporate events.
Registrations for band members are not currently open.
Conductors
WAYJO Assistant Musical Director
Experienced, music reading musicians aged 18 to 35 years are invited on an annual basis to apply for this paid 12-month trainee position.
Applications for WAYJO’s Assistant Music Director position are not currently open.
Composers
2024 WAYJO Composer-in-Residence
Through its Composer-in-Residence programs, WAYJO annually supports emerging composers under 30 years of age to develop new works by offering commissions, artistic mentorship, plus professionally recorded audio and video content for their portfolio.
Applications for WAYJO’s Composer-in-Residence program are not currently open.