Assistant Music Officer II (Musicianship)

Entry Requirements :

Candidates should have–

(a) (i) an associate diploma in piano performing conferred by a recognised music institution through public examination, or equivalent; or

• (ii) a diploma in music from a recognised institution with a major in piano, or equivalent;

(b) met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 [see Note (i)] or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent; and be able to speak fluent Cantonese; and

(c) a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test. (Notes : (i) For civil service appointment purpose, ‘Grade E’ in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 is accepted administratively as comparable to ‘Level 2’ in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth. (ii) Candidates should state clearly in their applications their full record of employment, academic qualifications (including the major instrument(s) for which the relevant diploma / associate diploma was awarded) and Chinese and English languages proficiency level attained. Applications which did not provide all information as requested or which are not clear that the candidates have met the entry requirements will not be considered.

(iii) All qualifications required should be obtained on or before the application deadline. Qualifications obtained after the application deadline will not be considered.

(iv) All applicants for civil service jobs will be assessed on their knowledge of the Basic Law and the National Security Law. A pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test is an entry requirement for all civil service jobs. Only those candidates who have passed the Basic Law and National Security Law Test will be considered for appointment. For candidates who have not taken the relevant Basic Law and National Security Law Test or have not attained a pass result in the relevant Basic Law and National Security Law Test at the time of application, they may still apply for the job and arrangements will be made for them to take the relevant Basic Law and National Security Law Test during the recruitment process.)

Duties :

An Assistant Music Officer II (Musicianship) is mainly deployed to :

(b) serve as piano accompanist for Instrumental Music Training Scheme trainees in annual Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) practical examinations, Music Office trainees’ concerts, Music Camp concerts and all Music Office-organised activities; and

(c) serve as manager / accompanist and / or assistant conductor of Music Office choirs. (Note : Members of the grade – (i) may be required to work irregular hours; and (ii) are subject to posting and transfer within their respective streams at the discretion of the Head of Grade / Department.) Terms of Appointment :

A new appointee will normally be appointed on civil service probationary terms for three years. Upon passage of probation bar, he / she may be considered for appointment on the prevailing permanent terms.