Associate Principal Viola

Music Opportunities; Sydney; On-site; AUD 109,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Opera Australia in Sydney invites applications for the permanent position of Associate Principal Viola, based at the Sydney Opera House. The orchestra seeks a dedicated performer for a full‑time, in‑person role with a distinguished ensemble.

The salary starts at A$108,995, with a total package of A$124,365 per year, including superannuation and allowances. Applications from all nationalities are welcome; deadline 4 January 2027. A CV and audio‑visual recording are required for submission.

Job description

# Associate Principal ViolaOpera Australia•Sydney, AustraliaApply / Visit WebsiteContactAbout this opportunityOpera Australia is inviting expressions of interest for the permanent position of Associate Principal Viola in their orchestra, which is based at the Sydney Opera House. The position offers a salary starting from A$108,995, with a total package of A$124,365 per year, including superannuation and allowances. Applicants from all nationalities are welcome to apply. The application deadline is set for Monday, January 4, 2027, at 5 PM AEST.To apply, candidates must complete an application form and submit a current CV along with an audio-visual recording of a required concerto and orchestral excerpts by the deadline. The required pieces include either the Stamitz Concerto in D or the Hoffmeister Concerto in D, along with three orchestral excerpts from works by Delibes, Berg, and Strauss. After the closing date, submissions will be reviewed, and a select few may be invited to Sydney for a pre-trial, which involves rehearsing and performing an opera and a recital over approximately three weeks in June-July 2027.Additional linksApplication FormInformation PackDeadlineJan 4, 2027 at 5:00 PM GMT+11Work settingIn-personLocationSydney, AustraliaStart dateNot specifiedCheck the official website for the most current details.Audition date(s)Not specifiedCheck the official website for the most current details.CompensationCompensation124365 AUDJob typePerformanceContract typeFull timeInstrumentsViola