Principal Piccolo

Exceptional musicians are invited to apply for the role of Principal Piccolo with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra

Tenure:

Permanent full time, subject to successful completion of a 6-month trial period, to commence after 5 July 2027

Salary range of $$95,978 - $101,352 plus 12% Super. In addition, you will a receive instrument allowance of $1,376.55 and clothing allowances of $440.00 per annum.

QSO also provides a comprehensive instrument insurance scheme, health and wellbeing programs and the Orchestra enjoy generous leave entitlements that include five weeks annual leave plus a paid mid-year break of a minimum of nine days.

Eligibility:

This position is open to Australian and New Zealand citizens and those with Australian permanent residency status.

How to Apply:

Please submit your current CV with relevant orchestral experience and contact details (including mobile number and email) as soon as possible via Musical Chairs.

Audition Information:

Date and time: Wednesday the 21st of April 2027. Between 9am and 5pm (AEST).

Location: ABC Brisbane, 114 Grey St, South Bank, Queensland

Selection Process:

Interested musicians are required to submit a current CV with relevant experience and contact details. Excerpts will become available on the Musical Chairs listing after application. Please ensure you are logged in to view the file.

An accompanist will be provided for live auditions.

Applicants unable to attend a live audition are encouraged to submit a recorded audition. The deadline for submitting recorded auditions is 5pm AEST Wednesday the 14th of April 2027, guidelines on recording requirements are available for download via Musical Chairs.

Audition Requirements:

Please see the list of requirements within the Principal Piccolo Advertisement attached below. The excerpts will be available for download on this Musical Chairs listing following the submission of an application. Please note that you need to be logged in to view the file. For copyright reasons, please do not share this file.

Requests for further information:

Direct to Orchestra Management at: recruit@qso.com.au

Unsolicited recruitment agency CVs will not be accepted.