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 Trombone

Audition dates: Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 December 2024
Eligibility: This position 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.

Casual Musician: Expressions of Interest

To express your interest in auditioning for casual musician work with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra (or to be notified 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.

Publicity Manager

The Publicity Manager is responsible for interfaces with all external media and stakeholders, creating and positioning the best possible public image for the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and supporting the entire organisation with the development, execution and management of all corporate communications, media/ PR and publications. The role develops, writes, edits and oversees public written and verbal messaging.

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

Finance Officer

The Finance Officer is responsible for the timely preparation of bank reconciliations, supporting accounting functions, banking, general ledger management and reporting, daily sales processing and reconciliations, as well as deductible gift recipient administration. This role contributes to the smooth running of the Finance department within the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

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

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.

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