Current Opportunities #
Work with us! If you have a passion for the performing arts and are bright, adaptable, kind and collaborative, then consider joining the PSO team!
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Hours: Full Time | Start: January 2025
Shape the future of orchestral music as our Artistic Planning Coordinator at Perth Symphony.
Elevate cultural experiences, amplify performances, and lead innovation. Join us now!
About You
If you love music and are interested in a career in music creation and administration for our West Australian community, this may be the role for you!
We seek an inspiring musician to take on a key role in the Perth Symphony creative team as the “right hand” of our Creative Director, to continue our artistic vision of “Music for Everyone” by creating unique and bespoke performances that chart new territory for orchestral music.
Key Responsibilities
This role includes planning, administration and delivery of orchestral performances including repertoire identification, soloist and conductor research and contracting, assistance with arrangements and orchestration, performance run sheets and liaison with production team to ensure production values will align with the artistic vision.
This role will also be responsible for PSO’s Women on the Podium program, which provides training for up to 30 Scholars each year, through a series of workshops and an annual Conducting Symposium.
While the role is primarily based in our Claremont office, travel will be required for performances into metro and occasional regional locations.
Full position description can be found HERE
If you think this sounds like you, then please sing out by applying now, we'd love to hear from you!
For any further questions about this role, please email
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 the connections between the skills and experience detailed on their 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.
Applications should be submitted by Friday 13 December by email to email hidden; JavaScript is required.
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.
Applications should be submitted by e-mail to email hidden; JavaScript is required
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.