Applications for the 2025 Assistant Music Director are now open!
Assistant Musical Director Program
Proudly supported by the Simon Lee Foundation, the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO) Assistant Musical Director program offers a mentoring traineeship for a young and emerging musical director.
The program offers the opportunity to develop skills in conducting a large orchestral band, programming repertoire for an 18-piece big band, and developing the leadership skills required to inspire and enhance the skills and experience of band members.
Based on the core values of inspire, nurture, connect, create and reflect, WAYJO’s vision is to provide unparalleled opportunities for emerging Australian jazz musicians and composers, equipping them with the skills and confidence to:
- Make great art;
- Be future innovators and leaders;
- Captivate and inspire audiences;
- Connect with and strengthen communities; and
- Invigorate and enrich society.
By offering artistic and industry expertise and world-class rehearsal and performance opportunities, we provide a framework for emerging jazz musicians and composers to become successful professionals.
Experienced, music reading musicians are invited to apply for this casual, paid, position which will be based at the WAYJO studio in Maylands, WA.
To apply for the role, please complete and submit this form including links to support materials by Monday 25 November 2024, 5pm AWST.
2025 Application Details:
Applicants are required to be aged between 18 and 35 years of age for the entire term – the contract runs from January to December 2025.
This position will require the applicant to provide a valid WA Working With Children Check.
The successful applicant will sign a one-year contract as an employee of WAYJO and will abide by all WAYJO policies as a member of staff.
WAYJO is happy to provide feedback regarding applications; however, decisions regarding the offer of the role are final and will not be reconsidered.
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact WAYJO during business hours on (08) 9471 1950, or email admin@wayjo.com