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The Central Coast Conservatorium of Music Ltd (CCCM) is the principal provider of music education on the NSW Central Coast. Based in one of the fastest-growing regions of New South Wales, CCCM delivers more than 400 hours of music tuition per week to close to 1,000 students of all ages.

Located in the CBD of Gosford in a recently refurbished historic building overlooking Brisbane Water we are funded by lesson fees, sponsorship, and donations, with additional funding from the NSW Government.

We have more than 50 teachers on staff who deliver private and group lessons to our students with ensembles that feed the regional symphony, choirs and bands.  Our alumni have gone on to national and international careers.

Current Opportunities

Administration Assistant

We are looking for a part-time administration assistant to work on-site at Central Coast Conservatorium of Music in Gosford. This role requires a customer-focused delivery and the ability to manage day-to-day customer service operations and interactions.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

  • Providing student enrolment services
  • Liaising with Central Coast Conservatorium of Music teachers and staff
  • Working with the student database(s) including maintain student data and accounts
  • Managing student orientation
  • Managing enquiries regarding lessons and courses and take such enquiries to final stage of teacher allocation, student enrolment, timetabling, invoicing, and teacher roll updating
  • Maintaining staff and student facilities
  • Entering financial data into database and accounting software, balancing and reconciling end-of-dat payments by cash, EFT and cheque and handling banking
  • Attend and contribute to administration meetings and record minutes
  • Identify hazards and risks and report them to management for attending, complying with relevant WHS regulations

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have demonstrated customer service experience in a business, educational institution or not-for-profit organisation.
  • Possess strong financial administrative skills, demonstrating accuracy in cash handling and financial management.
  • Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the curriculum based offerings of CCCM including ensemble requirements, assessments and AMEB exams, concert practice requirements, and Children’s Music Program.
  • Be able to communicate in a professional and courteous manner with all stakeholders, answering incoming phone calls and emails and directing enquiries
  • Be comfortable assisting the Marketing Manager in the distribution of communications to students, parents and teachers
  • Be able to cross promote offerings to customers showing an in-depth understanding of the Conservatorium programs and opportunities
  • Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the Central Coast Conservatorium events and concert program and its target audience
  • Have an interest in music and/or music education.

Your application will include the following questions

  • Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
  • Do you have experience in administration?
  • Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS?
  • Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
  • Do you have customer service experience?

Fill out the form below and upload your resume, or send your application with a cover letter and resume to lisa.barnes@cccmusic.nsw.edu.au

Volunteering

Have you ever wanted to be a part of the behind-the-scenes fun that goes into creating the magic that we produce at the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music? Then why not volunteer as part of our new Friends of Coast Con program? Volunteering is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to support Central Coast Con and, we are always on the look out for enthusiastic parents and community members to lend a hand. That might mean ushering at a concert or helping out as a stage hand. Volunteers also help on open day and even do a bit of gardening! We are looking to form a pool of volunteers in the following areas:

  • Front-of-house and ticketing volunteers for concerts and events
  • Volunteers to help supervise students at large concerts and events
  • Events staff to serve refreshments at special events
  • Green-thumbed volunteers to help revitalise our front garden
  • ‘Odd job’ experts to attend to building maintenance
  • Library volunteers
  • Publicity helpers to deliver brochures, flyers and posters
    All volunteers must have a valid Working with Children check and complete annual training on child safety.

Central Coast Conservatorium of Music is a registered not-for-profit organisation. We are funded by lesson fees, sponsorship and donations, with additional funding from the NSW Government.

Interested in volunteering? Simply fill in the form below or phone 4324 7477 for more details.

Expressions of Interest / Apply for Position

Would you like to join the team at Central Coast Conservatorium?
We’d love to hear from you.  Please fill out the form below and upload your CV.

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