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
Orchestra Librarian & Production Assistant
The Orchestra Librarian and Production Assistant is part of a small orchestra management team responsible for the operations of the orchestra library as well as assisting the production team leading Orchestra Victoria’s performances and other activities. The Orchestra Librarian and Production Assistant will work closely with musicians, artistic staff, contractors and the wider Orchestra Victoria team to deliver high quality events. The Orchestra Librarian and Production Assistant will be a motivated and proactive person, have technical orchestral and production knowledge, be able to work on their own initiative, take on responsibility and will fit into a small team working to a consistently high standard.
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: Position Description
Apply for this role: Click here to apply
To apply,
please submit a CV and cover letter addressing the preferred skills &
experience.
Applications close Friday 21 February, 5.00pm AEDT
If you have
questions about the role, you may contact Erin Casler, Director of Production ([email protected])
Section Principal Bassoon
Orchestra Victoria seeks a musician of outstanding leadership and ability for the full-time position of Section Principal Bassoon. 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. The starting salary for this position as a Level A Section Principal Musician is $92,883.78 per annum plus superannuation and allowances.
Audition dates: Wednesday 23 April and Thursday 24 April 2025
Eligibility: Applications are open to Australian and New Zealand citizens and Permanent Residents of Australia only.
Excerpts publish date: Wednesday 26 February 2025
Applications close: 23:59 AEDT, Friday 21 February
Recorded Auditions due: 9am AEDT, Thursday 17 April,
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, Orchestra Manager: [email protected]
Tutti Horn
Orchestra Victoria seeks a musician of outstanding leadership and ability for the full-time position of Tutti Horn.
The salary for this position as a Level A Tutti Musician starts at $74,987.77 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: Wednesday 2 April and Thursday 3 April 2025
Eligibility: Applications are open to Australian and New Zealand citizens and Permanent Residents of Australia only.
Excerpts publish date: Wednesday 5 March 2025
Applications close: 23:59 AEDT, Wednesday 26 February 2025
Recorded Auditions due: 9am AEDT, Thursday 27 March 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, Orchestra Manager: [email protected]
Casual Trombone Auditions
Orchestra Victoria invites musicians to apply for Casual Trombone auditions.
Audition dates: Tuesday 25 March 2025
Location: The Meat Market – 7 Blackwood Street, North Melbourne
Eligibility: Applications are open to Australian and New Zealand citizens and Permanent Residents of Australia only.
Excerpts publish date: Thursday 25 February 2025
Applications close: 23:59 AEDT, Tuesday 4 March 2025
Recorded Auditions due: 5pm AEDT, Monday 17 March 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
Please email any questions to Louisa Stanway, Orchestra Manager: [email protected]