Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Section Principal Cello Australia | Adelaide (South Australia) Posted 25 Mar 2026 Performance jobs Cello Adelaide Symphony Orchestra invites applications for the position of:
SECTION PRINCIPAL CELLO
This position is open to Australian and New Zealand citizens and those with Australian permanent residency status.
With a reputation for vitality and versatility, the much-loved Adelaide Symphony Orchestra is South Australia’s largest performing arts organisation, with 75 full-time musicians. Established in 1936, the ASO has been there to corroborate life and contribute to South Australia’s identity for over 85 years. Today the ASO plays a major role in Adelaide’s cultural and economic vibrancy and enriches the community through a diverse program of world-class performances to more than 100,000 concertgoers each season.
Closing date for applications: 5pm, Tuesday 05 May 2026.
Audition Date: Tuesday 19 May 2026 (Grainger Studio, 91 Hindley Street, Adelaide).
Required Works:
Haydn Cello Concerto in D major: first movement, no cadenza
Dvořák OR Schumann Cello Concerto: first movement, Exposition Only
Plus Orchestral excerpts.
Recordings: May be submitted prior to the live audition date. Submissions due by 9:30am, Friday 15 May 2026.
How To Apply:
Interested candidates must provide current CV outlining their suitability for the post. Applications should be made to the attention of Rachel Grant, People and Culture Manager and emailed to employment@aso.com.au.
Position Commencement:
The trial commencement date is negotiable; however, the trial should commence within 6 months of the audition date.
Further Information:
For further information on this position, including required works for the audition, the ASO and living in Adelaide, please see the separate ‘General Information Document’ at www.aso.com.au. For further details on the audition process please view the Audition Protocol document on our website at www.aso.com.au Date closing: 05 May 2026 VISIT WEBSITE
