Section Principal Double Bass

Orchestra Victoria seeks a musician of outstanding leadership and ability for the full-time position of Section Principal Double Bass.

Orchestra Victoria seeks a musician of outstanding leadership and ability for the full-time position of Section Principal Double Bass.

The salary for this position as a Level A Section Principal Musician starts at $95,670.29 per annum plus superannuation and allowances. This position is offered as a full-time maximum term contract (2-years) to permanency arrangement, subject to a trial period in accordance with the OV EBA.

Audition dates: Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 August 2025Eligibility: Applications are open to Australian and New Zealand citizens and Permanent Residents of Australia only.Excerpts publish date: Tuesday 01 July 2025Applications close: 23:59 AEST, Tuesday 05 August 2025Recorded Auditions due: 9am AEST, Tuesday 19 August 2025Please see our recorded audition guidelines on the Musical Chairs advert page.

All applicants must complete the application form via Musical Chairs: Click here to apply

Audition information and application details here: Audition Information Pack

Please email any questions to Nikki Bassani, Director of Orchestra Management: orchestrajobs@orchestravictoria.com.au