Head of Artistic Planning & Operations

The Opportunity

The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra (Brandenburg) seeks to appoint an exceptional Head of Artistic Planning & Operations to work at the heart of one of Australia's most respected and internationally acclaimed performing arts organisations. 

This is a pivotal senior leadership role for someone with deep passion for early music and the operational expertise to bring ambitious artistic programming to life. The Head of Artistic Planning & Operations will serve as the primary bridge between the Artistic Director and the broader organisation, ensuring that artistic vision is translated into compelling concert seasons, managed with rigour, and delivered with excellence. 

This is a rare opportunity to shape the artistic future of a globally recognised baroque and period-instrument orchestra, working alongside world-class musicians, artists and arts leaders. 

Position Overview 

Position Title:
Head of Artistic Planning & Operations  

Employment Basis:
Full-time, permanent  

Location:
Sydney, NSW 

Reports to:
Artistic Director & Executive Director 

 

Why Join the Brandenburg? 

The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra is not like other orchestras. We perform music with an energy and commitment that has earned us a loyal national following and an international reputation for excellence. We are small enough to be agile, ambitious enough to be bold, and passionate enough to make every concert matter. 

This role sits at the very centre of that work. You will be close to the artistic decision-making and operational planning, working alongside world-class musicians and artists, and helping to shape seasons that genuinely move people. The work is varied, demanding and deeply rewarding. 

You will join a tight-knit senior team that values collaboration, candour and craft. The Brandenburg's culture is one of high standards without ego, and of people who care about what they do and why they do it. 

The Role 

The Head of Artistic Planning & Operations oversees all forward planning for the company's artistic operations and concerts. The role ensures full support for the Artistic Director and that all artistic goals are achieved, from initial concept through to performance delivery. 

The Head of Artistic Planning & Operations is one of four senior Heads reporting directly to the Executive Director. The role works in close daily partnership with the Artistic Director, and collaborates regularly with the Head of Marketing, Head of Development and Head of Finance. It is a genuinely cross-functional position, requiring the ability to move fluidly between artistic and operational conversations and to hold the thread between them. 

Working in close partnership with the Artistic Director, Executive Director, the Head of Artistic Planning & Operations will: 

• Lead the conception and design of the Core Subscription Concert Season and all other concert activity 
• Manage artist administration, including securing and contracting all guest artists and directors 
• Oversee all artistic budgets and perform cost-benefit analyses on core and non-core programs 
• Supervise schedules across the core and non-core concert programs 
• Act as primary liaison between the Artistic Director and the organisation 
• Develop entrepreneurial ideas for special tours and projects 
• Supervise a team of four direct reports across orchestral Operations, production, coordination and music library functions 

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion 

The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcomed, respected and supported to do their best work. 

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, people with disability, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all ages, genders and sexual orientations. 

The Brandenburg is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. All staff are required to comply with our Child Safe Policy, and the successful candidate will be required to hold or obtain a valid Working With Children Check prior to commencement. 

Applicants should contact us for an information pack.  We will require:

• A cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience and suitability (maximum 2 pages)
• A current CV (maximum 3 pages)

All enquiries and applications will be treated in strict confidence. Referees will not be contacted without prior consent.

For a confidential discussion or further information:

Danielle Bolton, brandenburg@associationsolutions.com.au
03 9959 9887.

Applications close: 12 noon on Monday 27 July 2026.