Arts and Music Administrator Full Time NEW

Position: Arts and Music Administrator

Employer: David Platz Music Australia Pty Ltd

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: $90,000 plus superannuation per annum

Location: Sydney NSW 2000 (Work from Home Position)

The Company

David Platz Music Australia Pty Ltd established in 1981 is the Australian subsidiary of Bucks Music Group, one of the UK’s leading independent music publishers with over 50 years of heritage in the industry. They represent a diverse catalogue of songwriters, composers and musical works across multiple genres, managing music repertoire and collaborating with artists, performers and cultural organisations globally. Their company is dedicated to promoting artistic and cultural excellence while supporting the creative community through professional rights management and industry leadership.

The role

We are looking for an Arts and Music Administrator to plan, organise, coordinate and promote artistic and cultural policies, programs and services. You will manage their music repertoire, develop relationships with artists and cultural organisations, and ensure their catalogue operations align with industry standards and best practices.

The candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Lead the team managing daily workflow, performance oversight and staff development
• Plan and develop artistic and cultural policies and programs for music repertoire management
• Negotiate with artists, songwriters, composers and performers regarding contracts and agreements
• Collaborate with sub-publishers, global affiliates and cultural organisations to streamline processes
• Oversee catalogue maintenance, agreement data and registrations across collection societies
• Act as senior point of contact for complex enquiries from writers, local collection societies, international partners
• Oversee international licensing arrangements, including sub-publishing relationships, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate must be enthusiastic and highly motivated and have the following skills and experience:

• Master’s degree in Music Business Management, Arts Administration or related field
• At least three (3) years of recent experience in music publishing, arts administration or cultural management
• Demonstrated success managing artistic repertoire and leading teams
• Strong knowledge of music industry structures, artist agreements and cultural policies
• Excellent negotiation and collaboration skills with artists and cultural organisations
• Proven ability to manage budgets and financial records
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Ability to work with limited supervision and lead team operations

Benefits:

• Permanent Full-Time Position in a well-established international music publishing company
• Excellent pay rate
• Work from home flexibility with online office environment
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Opportunities to work with diverse artists and cultural organisations
• A supportive and dynamic work environment
• Professional development opportunities in the global music industry.

Location and Amenities

This is a remote position based in Sydney, offering full work from home flexibility. You will have access to our online office platform enabling seamless collaboration with the global team and international partners. Flexible working hours allow you to manage your schedule while maintaining strong communication with artists, cultural organisations and colleagues across different time zones.