Tutti First Violin

Position:	Section Musician First Violin
Remuneration:	Salary range of AUD$75,399-$87,733 plus 11.5% superannuation. QSO also 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:	This position is open to Australian and New Zealand citizens and those with Australian permanent residency status.
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, two Associate Concertmasters, one Principal First Violin and 10 Tutti First Violins.
How to apply:	Please submit your CV with relevant orchestral experience and contact details as soon as possible via Musical Chairs.
Closing date:	Monday 3 March 2025
Audition date:	Tuesday 11 March 2025
Location:	ABC Building, South Brisbane

Selection Process

Interested musicians are required to submit a CV with relevant experience and contact details.

Applicants shortlisted for audition will receive details regarding the audition after the closing date.

An accompanist will be provided for live auditions.

Applicants unable to attend a live audition are encouraged to submit a recorded audition and will be provided with the requirements upon application. The deadline for recorded auditions is 5pm AEST Monday 3 March 2025, at the same time applications for live auditions close. Guidelines on recording requirements are available for download via Musical Chairs.

Audition Requirements

Set works (to be played with piano accompaniment)

• First and second movement of Mozart Concerto 3, 4 or 5 – exposition only, no cadenza
• First movement of a Romantic concerto OR early 20th century concerto, with cadenza if applicable

Excerpts (to be played solo)

Excerpts will be available for download on December 1.

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
• mark parts and convey all relevant information consistent with Section Principals’ instructions in a concise and timely manner
• maintain a fully professional appearance and behaviour whilst on duty
• participate in the relevant musical responsibilities of the section
• follow the directions of the Section Principals in all matters

A section musician may also be required to perform the following duties:

• perform higher duties, if willing
• play in combinations of seven or less, separate from an orchestral performance, if willing
• play off-stage at the conductor’s direction
• undertake preparation of relevant parts in advance of the first rehearsal
• rehearse and perform relevant parts as required
• participate in auditions, trial assessment meetings, consultative, orchestral and artistic meetings, as required
• not unreasonably refuse to be available for meetings with CEO or HODs/Orchestra Management and colleagues to discuss job-related issues
• undertake promotional activities consistent with the player’s capacity as a professional musician and as agreed.

The parties agree that when considering the appropriateness of these additional duties, the artistic standards of the orchestra shall not be compromised.

You may review the responsibilities of musicians in our current 2023-2024 Musicians' Agreement.