The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is Australia’s preeminent orchestra, dedicated to creating meaningful experiences that transcend borders and connect communities. Through the shared language of music, the MSO delivers performances of the highest standard, enriching lives and inspiring audiences across the globe.
With a history spanning more than a century, the MSO reaches five million people annually through performances, TV, radio, online broadcasts, and recordings.
Led by Chief Conductor and Artistic Advisor, Jaime Martín, the MSO brings music to all corners of the community, ensuring that everyone, regardless of background or location, can share in the transformative power of music.
What We Offer
- Flexible work options – including hybrid working arrangements where possible
- Professional development – access to training, mentoring, and learning opportunities.
- Employee wellbeing – access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and internal initiatives that support health, safety, and wellbeing.
- Leave benefits – generous leave entitlements, including cultural leave, study leave, family and domestic violence leave, and TOIL (in line with our Enterprise Agreement).
- Diversity and inclusion – commitment to a safe, inclusive, and culturally respectful workplace, with initiatives such as our in-progress Reconciliation Action Plan.
- Creative environment – be part of a progressive arts organisation that values innovation and collaboration.
- Concert access – opportunities to attend MSO concerts and events.
- Location – based in Melbourne’s Southbank arts precinct, close to public transport, cafés, and cultural venues.
Please check back soon for future opportunities.
MSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MSO is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability status. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Your privacy is important to MSO. It is the policy of MSO to respect the confidentiality of information and privacy of individuals. Personal information provided by you as part of your application (whether oral, electronic, or written) will be collected and processed for the purpose of evaluating your application for employment. In order to carry out this purpose, your information may be disclosed to appropriate persons in our offices. Any information we hold will be governed by the most current version of the MSO Privacy Policy and relevant legislation.
