Careers
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Orchestra Victoria is one of only two highly specialised Ballet and Opera orchestras in Australia and is the proud performance partner of The Australian Ballet, Opera Australia and Victorian Opera.
Interested in working in one of Australia’s most innovative orchestras, in one of the world’s most liveable cities? Orchestra Victoria is a performance partner of Australia’s national ballet company, The Australian Ballet, and national opera company, Opera Australia. The orchestra also has a rich performance life beyond the pit, providing music festivals, orchestral concerts and education programs, across the beautiful state of Victoria.
Orchestra Victoria was established in 1969 as The Elizabethan Trust Orchestra. Over the next decade, the orchestra expanded both its numbers and repertoire as it accompanied some of the world's leading performers, including Rudolf Nureyev and Dame Joan Sutherland, and worked with renowned conductors such as Richard Bonynge, Stuart Challender, Carlo Felice Cillario, and John Lanchbery.
Orchestra Victoria offers:
- Excellent salaries
- Performances opportunities in the greatest of opera, ballet, symphonic and chamber music repertoire
- A very exciting and friendly working environment
- World-class health and well-being programs for musicians
For more information, please contact [email protected].
CURRENT VACANCIES
Associate Principal Second Violin
Orchestra Victoria seeks a musician of outstanding leadership and ability for the full-time position of Associate Principal Second Violin.
The salary for this position as a Level A Associate Principal Musician starts at $87,771.24 per annum plus superannuation and allowances. This position is offered as a full-time maximum term contract (2-years) to permanency arrangement, subject to a trial period in accordance with the OV EBA.
Audition dates: Thursday 19 June and Friday 20 June 2025
Eligibility: Applications are open to Australian and New Zealand citizens and Permanent Residents of Australia only.
Excerpts publish date: Thursday 24 April 2025
Applications close: 23:59 AEST, Thursday 29 May 2025
Recorded Auditions due: 9am AEST, Thursday 12 June 2025
Please see our recorded audition guidelines on the Musical Chairs advert page.
All applicants must complete the application form via Musical Chairs: Click here to apply
Audition information and application details here: Audition Information Pack
Please email any questions to Louisa Stanway, Director of Orchestra Management: [email protected]
Acting Chief Executive Officer (Parental Leave Cover – 6 months (October 2025 – April 2026))
Orchestra Victoria is one of only two specialist opera and ballet orchestras in Australia. The Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will lead the operational management, and financial sustainability of the Company during the period of the substantive role’s parental leave. Reporting to the Chair and Board of Directors the Acting CEO is responsible for the delivery of the overall contractual, financial and organisational objectives as laid out in the existing strategic and operational plans of the Company.
This position is Melbourne based but may require travel within Australia. To apply for this role, you must have the right to live and work in Australia.
View the position description to find out more.
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter addressing the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined in the Position Description: Click here to apply
If you have any questions about the role, you may contact Jacinta Ewers, Chief Executive Officer; [email protected] or Teri Conrad, Director of Human Resources (TAB); [email protected]
Applications close on Monday 19 May at 5pm AEST