Section Principal Flute

Salary range of $106,188 - $111,019 plus 12% superannuation. In addition, you will receive instrument and clothing allowances of $1,816.55 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.

This position is open to Australian and New Zealand citizens and those with Australian permanent residency status. Permanent full time, subject to successful completion of a 6-month trial period.

How to Apply

Submit your current CV with relevant orchestral experience and contact details via Musical Chairs. Applications close COB Monday 28 September 2026.
Applicants may be required to submit a short recording as a preliminary round. Repertoire requirements for the preliminary round will be sent shortly after applying.
Highly experienced candidates will be advised if they are eligible to progress directly through to Round 1.
An accompanist will be provided for live auditions. Applicants unable to attend a live audition are encouraged to submit a recorded audition. Guidelines on recording requirements are available for download below.

Selection Schedule

Monday, 28 September - Applications Close
Friday, 9 October - Deadline for Preliminary round recording (if required)
Tuesday,17 November - Deadline for recorded auditions

Audition Date and location

Tuesday, 24 November

Live auditions – Round 1 and subsequent rounds

ABC South Bank, 114 Grey St Brisbane, Queensland

Audition Requirements

TO BE ADVISED

Requests for further information

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

Unsolicited recruitment agency CVs will not be accepted.