Musician (Percussion/Drums)

A rare opportunity exists for full-time, permanent and ongoing appointment as a Percussionist in The Band of the South Australia Police, located at the Gepps Cross Police Complex.

A member of The Band of the South Australia Police must be a professional musician and play their primary instrument/s to a professional standard, while always presenting a professional image when performing to and engaging with the community.

A member of The Band of the South Australia Police is primarily required to perform in the Concert Band, and opportunities exist to perform in other ensembles as required as part of existing programs.

Members will also be required to perform and march as part of the Parade Band. Successful applicants will be instructed in marching drill and ceremonial procedures. The successful applicant will demonstrate a high standard of personal deportment and self-discipline, and a degree of personal fitness and resilience as performances may occur in all weather conditions.

All band personnel are shift workers and perform duties in evenings and on weekends as performances require and earn a 10% allowance on base rates. Band members regularly travel to regional South Australia, and there may be requirement to travel interstate and overseas as necessary.

Applicants prior to live auditions will be required to provide recordings on tuned percussion, snare drum and drum kit. Copies of the sheet music will need to be submitted as part of the application. Link Below.

Auditions are proposed to be held 22 and 23 June 2026 at the SAPOL Band Facility located in Gepps Cross South Australia.

You must either be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or hold Australian permanent residency to join SA Police. Musicians do not undertake operational police work. Probity and medical (including psychological/psychiatric) assessments form part of the South Australia Police recruitment process. Flexible working arrangements (including part-time arrangements) may be