Section Musician First Violin

Position:	Section Musician First Violin
Remuneration:	Salary range of $78,792 – $91,681 per annum plus 12% superannuation. In addition, you will receive instrument and clothing allowances of $2,504.83 per annum. QSO provides a comprehensive instrument insurance scheme, plus instrument upkeep and clothing allowances. The Orchestra enjoys generous leave entitlements that include five weeks' annual leave plus a paid mid-year break of a minimum of nine days.
Eligibility:	Two full-time positions are available and open to both Australian and non-Australian residents willing to relocate to Brisbane, Queensland. Appointment of non-Australian candidates would be subject to satisfying Australian visa requirements.
Tenure:	Permanent full time, subject to successful completion of a 6-month trial period.
Section structure:	The First Violin section will be comprised of one Concertmaster position, one Associate Concertmaster, one Principal First Violin and ten Section Musician First Violins.
How to apply:	Please submit your CV with relevant orchestral experience and contact details via Musical Chairs as soon as possible.
Application closing date:	Monday, 27 July 2026 for application and submission of round one requirements.
Audition date:	Tuesday, 22 September 2026 from 9am (selected applicants only)
Location:	ABC Building, South Brisbane

Selection Process

Interested musicians are required to submit a CV with relevant experience and contact details as well as a recording of the first round set work and orchestral excerpts.

Please see the recording requirements enclosed in the Musical Chairs advertisement, for download.

Applicants shortlisted through to the second round will receive details regarding the audition within 14 days of the closing date. The second (and third) audition rounds will be held on the 22nd of September in Brisbane and successfully shortlisted candidates are encouraged to attend in person, however recordings will be accepted.

An accompanist will be provided for live auditions.

First Round (Recorded Audition Requirements)

Set work (to be played with piano accompaniment)

First movement of Mozart Concerto 3, 4 or 5 – exposition with cadenza

AND

Orchestral Excerpts from (to be performed solo):

BEETHOVEN		Symphony No.9, 3rd movement
BRAHMS		Symphony No.4, 4th movement
MAHLER		Symphony No.6 in A minor, Tragic, 1st movement
PROKOFIEV		Classical Symphony, Op.25, 4th movement
VERDI		La Forza del Destino: Overture

Excerpts are enclosed in the Musical Chairs advertisement, for download.

Should candidates be successful in progressing to the live subsequent rounds on the 22nd of September, further set works and orchestral excerpts will be provided closer to the date.

Further enquiries

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

No unsolicited recruitment agencies’ CVs will be accepted.

Position Description

The general duties and work requirements of a Section Musician are to:

• work in accordance with the terms of this agreement
• play the instrument(s) for which the musician was auditioned

You may review the responsibilities of musicians in our current 2025 Musicians' Agreement.