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

Expressions of Interest

Principal Viola

Eligibility This position is open to candidates of all nationalities.
Application closing date Sunday 26 January 2025, 11.59pm AEDT

Casual Musician

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.

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 2nd Violin

Audition dates: Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 May 2025
Eligibility: This audition is only open to Australian citizens and permanent residents, and New Zealand citizens.
Excerpts publish date: Mid February
Applications close: Tuesday 08 April 11.59pm AEST
Recorded auditions due: Friday 02 May 11.59pm AEST
*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 Violin Concert in G, D or A (1st & 2nd mvts, including cadenzas) AND

2. 1st mvt of a Concerto or major work for violin and orchestra from the 19th or 20th century (including cadenzas)

All applicants must complete the application form below to apply.

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

Associate Principal Viola

Audition dates: Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 March 2025
Eligibility: This audition is only open to Australian citizens and permanent residents, and New Zealand citizens.
Applications close: Friday 14 February 2025, 11.59pm AEDT
Recorded auditions due: Friday 14 March, 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. Any classical concerto: First movement (complete, with cadenzas) and second movement (exposition only) 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 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.
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

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.

Head of Corporate Relations

The Head of Corporate Relations is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive strategy for acquiring, identifying, targeting, and renewing corporate partnerships that align with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra's fundraising goals.

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

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