WORK WITH US
Join Ensemble Offspring, Australia’s leading new music group, and be part of a bold, innovative collective pushing the boundaries of contemporary sound. Whether you're a musician, composer, collaborator, or arts professional, we welcome creative minds who are passionate about shaping the future of music. Take a look at the available roles below.
Creative Associate
Ensemble Offspring is inviting Expressions of Interest for our new Creative Associate position.
This role is designed to support an outstanding emerging artist - a performing musician, composer, sound artist or cross-disciplinary art maker - to develop artistic leadership skills within a nationally recognised contemporary music company with over 30 years of experience. The position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in artistic planning, creative development, project delivery and organisational sustainability, while contributing meaningfully to Ensemble Offspring’s annual artistic program.
The Creative Associate will work closely with Artistic Director Claire Edwardes and the Ensemble Offspring team across a 12-month period (with the possibility of extension), gaining insight into curatorial thinking, commissioning processes, artist development, funding applications, budget management and audience engagement strategies. The role balances structured professional development with practical leadership experience and artistic contribution.
The position is conceived as a two-way exchange: the Creative Associate gains meaningful industry experience and mentorship while contributing fresh artistic perspectives to Ensemble Offspring’s evolving program.
Click this link to download the Creative Associate Position Description. If you have any questions about the role contact Artistic Director Claire Edwardes via email admin@ensembleoffspring.com.
Any questions and applications should be submitted as a single PDF via email to admin@ensembleoffspring.com before 13 April 2026
Volunteering with Ensemble Offspring
Ensemble Offspring is seeking passionate volunteers to support our ambitious artistic vision. As a small but mighty arts organisation, we push boundaries with bold programs and trailblazing performances. We need enthusiastic individuals who thrive in a creative environment to help keep things running smoothly. Volunteering with us is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience, give back to the community, and support innovative Australian music. Your time and energy will make a real difference.
We welcome volunteers of all ages, backgrounds and experience.If you’ve got skills and time to share with us, we’d love to hear from you. Some volunteers commit to one day per week and others prefer to be on call for extra assistance. Special projects often require volunteers for a short, defined period of time. Volunteers assist with a variety of tasks such as; library maintenance and archival organisation, front-of-house and backstage coordination, supporting admin tasks, and hosting receptions for artists. Your support ensures our performances and programs run smoothly, making a real impact on the success of our events.
Click this link to download the Volunteer Role Description. If you have any questions about the role contact Artistic Director Claire Edwardes via email admin@ensembleoffspring.com.
Please complete this form if you are interested in volunteering with Ensemble Offspring.