Teaching Artist – National Music Education Residency Program

Expression of Interest (EOI) – South Australia
Adelaide, SA | Contractor (0.4 FTE – 2 days/week)

Musica Viva Australia invites expressions of interest from experienced and collaborative music educators to join our National Music Education Residency Program in South Australia.

In this rewarding role, you will work alongside primary school staff to deliver high-quality music learning and help build sustainable music programs. Through mentoring, classroom demonstration and professional learning, you will support teachers to build confidence and capability in music education.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and demonstrate classroom music teaching

• Mentor teachers and support lesson planning

• Support sequential music learning across all primary year levels

• Collaborate with schools to prepare performances

• Contribute to professional learning for school staff

About You

• Recent experience in primary music teaching

• Strong background in music education and program delivery

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to work with diverse school communities

Desirable:

• Orff Schulwerk or Kodály qualifications

• Experience delivering professional development for adults

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact in music education

• Be part of a passionate national team

• Flexible, family-friendly working environment
  

To submit an application: Send a summary of your experience and concise letter (maximum 2 pages) telling us about yourself and why you would be a great fit for our Music Education Residency Program to job•@musicaviva.com.au .

Note: In the subject of the email add the following code RTA26. EOIs not including this code may not be correctly processed.

Application closing date: 2 July 2026

(Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.)

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Musica Viva Australia SA State Manager, Sandra Taylor sta••••@musicaviva.com.au

To know more about role please visit at : https://www.musicaviva.com.au/our-story/work-for-us/

How to Apply : Send a summary of your experience and concise letter (maximum 2 pages) telling us about yourself and why you would be a great fit for our Music Education Residency Program to job•@musicaviva.com.au  

Note: In the subject of the email add the following code RTA26. EOIs not including this code may not be correctly processed.  

Please ensure the application is sent straight to our jobs email address with the correct code quoted in the email subject line.

 Musica Viva Australia is a family-friendly and flexible organisation committed to equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from First Nations people and people from diverse cultural and regional communities. 

 We welcome applications from people who identify as having a disability. If at any stage of the process you require any accommodation due to a disability, please let us know.