Triple j has confirmed its new Music Director.
Following the first open job search for the role in its history, Claire Mooney has been appointed to the prestigious position.
Mooney first joined the station in 2017 as the Australian Music Producer at Unearthed.
Since then, she’s worked across the triple j music team as Group Music Programmer & Producer, before stepping into the Assistant Music Director role in 2021. She became the Unearthed Music Director in 2025.
Nick Findlay, Manager, Music Programming says: “Claire lives and breathes new music and has an incredible passion for breaking Australian talent, which we saw time and time again in her recent role as Music Director during her tenure at Unearthed. As triple j’s new Music Director, she will lead the music that soundtracks the lives of young people in Australia well into the future.”
Mooney is excited about her new role: “What a privilege it is to step into this new era of triple j as our first female Music Director. I feel so honoured and excited to continue the legacy that’s been built by my mentors. We are so lucky to have a station like triple j exist in this country: one that authentically celebrates music, art and culture, and reflects and soundtracks the lives of young people around the country.
“I’d like to think there is no place more obsessed with Australian music, and I can’t wait to help shape, support and champion the next generation of artists, alongside our passionate, hard-working triple j team and every listener who comes along for the ride.”
Love Film & TV?
Get your daily dose of everything happening in music, film and TV in Australia and abroad.
