Principal Librarian - Melbourne VIC

The MSO's Principal Librarian is a unique role, responsible for the procurement and preparation of all scores and parts for the MSO's orchestral activities and managing the permanent and casual library staff. · Requiring a broad knowledge of relevant repertoire, this position als ...

Job description

The MSO's Principal Librarian is a unique role, responsible for the procurement and preparation of all scores and parts for the MSO's orchestral activities and managing the permanent and casual library staff.

Requiring a broad knowledge of relevant repertoire, this position also is essential in providing services and advice to a range of stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the MSO's performance, including orchestra management and operations personnel.

The successful applicant will possess the following:

Education and Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in music, arts management, or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Deep knowledge of orchestral/chamber music repertoire and performance practices.

Knowledge and Demonstrated Experience

• Proven experience in working with an orchestra in a similar position
• Demonstrated confidence and deep specialist knowledge of orchestral repertoire
• Ability to read scores and interpret them in terms of orchestral requirements
• Ability to engage with musicians and internal teams in a customer service oriented and
• accessible way
• Broad knowledge of library procedures and copyright processes
• Experience working with iPads in an Orchestra Library setting
• Familiarity with publishers and music providers in Australia and abroad
• Excellent computer literacy, including music notation and sound editing programs

Skills Required

• Experience leading a team and working autonomously
• Experience in developing and improving processes
• Demonstrated administrative, planning and organisational ability, including budget management
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills