Founded in 1932, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra is one of the nation’s flagship cultural institutions.

The Orchestra performs more than 120 performances as part of its regular subscription concert season at the Sydney Opera House. We also collaborate with leading producers and agencies to present open-air concerts, broadcasts and streaming content. In addition to mainstage performances we create programs that develop new artists and future audiences to further enrich the cultural lives of our diverse communities.

Orchestral Jobs

Live Auditions

Candidates for the following positions are required to apply online using the links below. Where included, the Audition Pack includes information about the live audition, how to submit a recorded audition if you are unable to audition live, information about the position itself and the repertoire requirements.

Principal Oboe

Audition dates: Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 February 2025
Eligibility: This position is only open to Australian citizens and permanent residents, and New Zealand citizens.
Excerpts publish date: Early December
Applications close: Monday 27 January 11.59pm AEDT
Recorded auditions due: Friday 14 February 11.59pm AEDT
*Applicants who have requested a recorded audition will be emailed a link to submit their application.

Set repertoire:
Each candidate must prepare two set works

1. Mozart Oboe Concerto – 1^st and 2^nd movements (no cadenzas) AND
2. Strauss Oboe Concerto – 1^st movement

All applicants must complete the application form below to apply.

Please email any questions to audition.applications@sydneysymphony.com

Viola Tutti

Audition dates: Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 November 2024
Eligibility: This position is only open to Australian citizens and permanent residents, and New Zealand citizens.
Excerpts publish date: Early September
Applications close: Sunday 6 October 11.59pm AEDT
Recorded auditions due: Friday 8 November 11.59pm AEDT
*Applicants who have requested a recorded audition will be emailed a link to submit their application.

Set repertoire:
Each candidate must prepare two set works

1. First and second movements (with cadenzas) of a classical concerto AND
2. First movement of one of the following:

• WALTON Concerto
• BARTOK Concerto (any edition permissible)
• HINDEMITH “Der Schwanendreher”

All applicants must complete the application form below to apply.

Please email any questions to audition.applications@sydneysymphony.com

Principal Trombone

Audition dates: Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 December 2024
Eligibility: This audition is only open to Australian citizens and permanent residents, and New Zealand citizens.
Excerpts publish date: Early September
Applications close: Friday 1 November 11.59pm AEDT
Recorded auditions due*: Friday 22 November 11.59pm AEDT
*Applicants who have requested a recorded audition will be emailed a link to submit their application.

Set repertoire:
Choice of concerto:

• Ferdinand David Concertino – (1st and 2nd movements) OR H. Tomasi Trombone Concerto (Complete)
  AND:
• Frank Martin ‘Ballade’

All applicants must complete the application form below to apply.

Please email any questions to audition.applications@sydneysymphony.com

Violin 2 Tutti

Audition dates: Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 September 2024
Eligibility: This audition is only open to Australian citizens and permanent residents, and New Zealand citizens.
Recorded auditions due*: Friday 06 September 11.59pm AEST
*Applicants who have requested a recorded audition will be emailed a link to submit their application.

Set repertoire:

• Mozart Violin Concert in G, D or A (1st & 2nd mvts, including cadenzas)
• 1st mvt of a Concerto or major work for violin & orchestra from the 19th or 20th century (including cadenzas)

Applications for this audition are now closed.

Please email any questions to audition.applications@sydneysymphony.com

Casual Musician: Expressions of Interest

To express your interest in auditioning for casual musician work with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra (or to be notified when recruitment opens for a position in your instrument) please submit the form below.

There are no set dates for casual auditions. Auditions are scheduled at mutually suitable times throughout the year. Your details will be held on file until the Orchestra has a need for more casual players of your instrument, at which time you will be contacted.

Administration Jobs

We are seeking dedicated, hardworking people committed to furthering the mission of the organisation and contributing to the growth and success of our work.

We are proud to support an inclusive, professionally skilled and highly collaborative administrative team.

Development Manager

We're looking for a Development Manager to join our Philanthropy team. The Development Manager is responsible for the acquisition, retention and stewardship of multiple income sources across institutional and individual giving. Working closely with the Head of Philanthropy, Director of Development, Director of Finance and the CEO, the Development Manager manages the Trusts and Foundations portfolio, a small portfolio of major donors, as well as the Sydney Symphony Vanguard program.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to recruitment@sydneysymphony.com by 20 September 2024. Please note, applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Production Coordinator

We're looking for a Production Coordinator to join our Operations & Production team. The Production Coordinator supports the delivery of the physical setting for SSO rehearsals and performances to the highest standard, on time and within budget. The Production Coordinator is jointly responsible for ensuring that the on-stage presentation of SSO concerts and activities is realised to a standard of excellence.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to recruitment@sydneysymphony.com by 15 September 2024. Please note, applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Customer Analyst

We’re looking for a Customer Analyst who will provide business insights that will allow us to develop more effective and focused conversations with our customers. Your insights will contribute to our planning customer experiences - from concert and event design to even more effective communications with improved results.

Download the full job description for instructions on how to apply.

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