Principal 3rd Horn Australia | Brisbane Posted 06 Mar 2026 Performance jobs French Horn Salary range of $95,978 - $101,352 plus 12% superannuation. In addition, you will receive instrument and clothing allowances of $1,816.55 per annum. QSO also provides a comprehensive instrument insurance scheme, health and wellbeing programs and the Orchestra enjoy generous leave entitlements that include five weeks annual leave plus a paid mid-year break of a minimum of nine days. This position is open to Australian and New Zealand citizens and those with Australian permanent residency status. Permanent full time, subject to successful completion of a 6-month trial period. How to Apply Please submit your current CV with relevant orchestral experience and contact details as soon as possible via Musical Chairs Audition Date and Times and Location Thursday and Friday, August 20 and 21, 2026. ABC Southbank, 114 Grey St Brisbane, Queensland Selection Process Interested musicians are required to submit a current CV with relevant experience and contact details. 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 submitting recorded auditions is Thursday the 5th of August 2026, 5pm, Guidelines on recording requirements are available for download via Musical Chairs. Audition Requirements Set Works (to be played with piano accompaniment) 1. MOZART Horn Concerto No.2 or No.4 1st movement – with piano accompaniment and cadenza where appropriate AND 2. R. STRAUSS Horn Concerto No.1 1st movement – with piano accompaniment. Excerpts (All 3rd horn unless otherwise stated) To see full excerpt list - please download Principal 3rd Horn Job Pack. Requests for further information Direct to Orchestra Management at: recruit@qso.com.au Unsolicited recruitment agency CVs will not be accepted. Date closing: 19 May 2026 VISIT WEBSITE
