A Chief Music Officer is mainly deployed to: (a) assist Assistant Director (Libraries & Development) [AD(LD)] in the formulation of policy, strategic planning, development, and review of the work of the Music Office; (b) act as the overall in-charge of all administrative matters of the Music Office; to co-ordinate the work of the administrative and professional sections; as well as to manage and supervise the senior administrative and professional staff; (c) scrutinise and finalise the financial estimates and forecasts of the Music Office and to monitor the deployment of resources within the office; and (d) oversee all publicity and public relations matters related to the policy, operation and activities of the Music Office. (Notes: May be required to work irregular hours.)

Candidates should have – (a) (i) a diploma in music from a recognized institution, or equivalent; or (ii) an associate diploma conferred by a recognized music institution through public examination, or equivalent; (b) not less than 12 years’ full-time post-qualification working experience in music or arts administration, with at least 3 years amongst at managerial level, gained after obtaining the aforesaid qualification; (c) met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent; and (d) be able to speak fluent Cantonese.