Current Opportunities #
If you are a former orchestral musician and want a career in music administration and management, this is an exciting and unique opportunity!
Hours: Permanent, Part-Time (4 Days per week) | Start: May 2025
We’re looking for someone who understands the unique language and rhythm of musicians, and who can translate that into seamless scheduling, clear communication, and artist-first administration. As Orchestra Manager, you'll join the Perth Symphony creative team to manage our most valuable asset—our musicians.
The Role
In this exciting and unique position, you will:
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Work closely with the Creative Director to bring our vision of Music for Everyone to life.
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Oversee all aspects of musician management across all PSO performances—large and small.
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Lead communications, scheduling, contracting, budgeting, and invoicing for orchestral personnel.
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Manage musician selection and contracting (in collaboration with the Creative Director).
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Ensure each performance is supported with the right information, at the right time.
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Represent PSO in a way that builds trust, creates connection, and champions artistic excellence.
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Work from our Claremont office with occasional travel across metro and regional WA.
About You
You're a natural fit for this role if you:
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Are a former orchestral musician or have deep experience working with professional musicians.
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Bring excellent organisational, administrative, and interpersonal skills.
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Thrive in fast-paced environments and have a problem-solving mindset.
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Communicate with clarity, empathy, and confidence—both in person and in writing.
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Want to play a vital role in an orchestra that challenges tradition and creates unforgettable experiences.
Why You Should Apply
We don’t just play music—we create moments, shift perceptions, and bring people together. Working with Perth Symphony means being part of an ambitious, creative team committed to pushing boundaries and making orchestral music accessible, exciting, and relevant.
If you're looking to build a career in arts management, this is a rare opportunity to step into a role with real creative impact.
Submitting Your Application
Candidates will be shortlisted for interview on the basis of their CV and covering letter, preferably not exceeding 2 x A4 pages per document. Please use the covering letter to make explicit connections between the skills and experience detailed on your CV and the Attributes, Capability and Competencies outlined in the position description.
We encourage you to submit your application promptly, as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
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Applications close Friday 30 April at 5pm.
Full position description can be found HERE
Where We Are Heading
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We are looking for individuals who align with our values and will play an active role in our team by being supportive, inclusive and collaborative.
Working in the arts may look like glamour but the truth is - it’s hard work requiring original thought, enthusiasm and integrity, with an eye for the bottom line.
For the right person, the rewards can be immeasurable, bringing cultures and communities together in a way that uplifts and unites.
Frequently Asked Questions #
Submitting Your Application
Applicants will be shortlisted for interview on the basis of their CV and covering letter, preferably not exceeding 2 x A4 pages per document.
Candidates are reminded that they should use the covering letter to make explicit connections between the skills and experience detailed on their CV and the Attributes, Capability and Competencies outlined in the Position Description.
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Application Status
If you have not received a response from us within two weeks, it indicates that your application has not proceeded to the shortlisting stage.
We appreciate your interest in joining Perth Symphony and encourage you to consider future opportunities with us.
Geographic Accommodations
We prefer conducting interviews in person. However, we are willing to make reasonable accommodations for Teams interviews if necessary. Please inform us of your needs at your earliest convenience.
Support and Accommodations
If you require any assistance or reasonable accommodations to facilitate your participation in the interview, please let us know.
Interview Structure
Our interview process will focus on the job description and person specification. In the initial round, all candidates will answer the same set of questions. Additionally, there may be a discussion based on these questions to gain deeper insights into your skills and experiences. We may also include questions specifically tailored to your candidacy if needed. For certain roles, we might slightly adjust this approach as required.
If you are the successful candidate you will be advised of this outcome. If you have not been successful you will receive an email as soon as possible after a decision is made.
Your referees will not be contacted until we have advised you that we will be taking this step.
From time to time, opportunities for work experience with Perth Symphony may arise, these are assessed on a case-by-case basis. We invite you to submit an application for our team to review.
For any inquiries not addressed in the information provided above, kindly reach out to us via email at email hidden; JavaScript is required
Committed to fostering equality, Perth Symphony values the fair treatment of both current and potential team members, firmly opposing any form of discrimination based on age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, or marital status.
Our aspiration is to cultivate a workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusivity. We enthusiastically encourage qualified candidates from various backgrounds to apply and become part of the vibrant Perth Symphony community.