Section Principal Oboe

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

Orchestra Victoria seeks a musician of outstanding leadership and ability for the full-time position of Section Principal Oboe. 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. The starting salary for this position as a Level A Section Principal Musician is $97,966.38 per annum plus superannuation and allowances.

• Audition dates: Monday 27 April and Tuesday 28 April 2026
• Eligibility: Applications are open to Australian and New Zealand citizens and Permanent Residents of Australia only
• Excerpts publish date: Monday 30 March 2026
• Applications close: Monday 6 April 2026, 11:59pm AEST
• Recorded submissions deadline: Monday 20 April 2026, 9:00am AEST
  • Please see our recorded audition guidelines in the Audition Information Pack below

All applicants must complete the application form via Musical Chairs: Click here to view the Audition Information Pack and apply

Please email any questions to Nikki Bassani, Director of Orchestra Management: [email protected]