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Non-performing roles

Opera Australia advertises job vacancies in such areas as artist management, orchestra management, music and language coaching, technical support, manufacturing, and general administration.

Current vacancies for these positions can be viewed & applied to via our SWAG job board page here.

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Opera Australia Young Artist Program – Singer

 Applications are now open for Opera Australia’s revitalised Young Artist Program (OAYAP) – generously supported by Principal Patron, Maureen Wheeler AO.

This 18-month, full-time program is based in Sydney and overseas, offering up to seven positions (4–5 singers, 1 répétiteur, 1 director). Participants receive a full-time salary and moving allowance, enabling them to fully focus on their artistic and career development.

Young Artists benefit from:

  • Vocal and dramatic coaching
  • Language classes
  • Career guidance
  • Assistant/cover roles, scenes and recital performances and mainstage work

Ideal candidates show exceptional vocal talent, adaptability, creativity, and stage presence with a passion for storytelling and a commitment to exploring new ideas.

Applications close: Monday 1 December 2025, 9:00AM AEDT

See Opera Australia Young Artist Program, and read the full critera for full eligibility, audition requirements, and application details.

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Opera Australia Young Artist Program – Director

 Applications are now open for Opera Australia’s revitalised Young Artist Program (OAYAP) – generously supported by Principal Patron, Maureen Wheeler AO.

This 18-month, full-time program is based in Sydney and overseas, offering up to seven positions (4–5 singers, 1 répétiteur, 1 director). Participants receive a full-time salary and moving allowance, enabling them to fully dedicate themselves to their artistic and career development.

Young Artists benefit from:

  • Intensive coaching, mentoring and networking
  • Career development and language training
  • Assistant/cover roles, scenes and recital performances and mainstage work

The Director position is open to an emerging director with training or equivalent experience, strong musicality, curiosity for opera, and a passion for both traditional and contemporary performance. Applicants should demonstrate directing experience, interest in operatic practice, and the ability to creatively collaborate.

Applications close: Monday 20 October 2025, 9:00AM AEDT

See Opera Australia Young Artist Program, and read the full critera for full eligibility, audition requirements, and application details.

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Opera Australia Young Artist Program – Répétiteur

Applications are now open for Opera Australia’s revitalised Young Artist Program (OAYAP) – generously supported by Principal Patron, Maureen Wheeler AO.

This 18-month, full-time program is based in Sydney and overseas, offering up to seven positions (4–5 singers, 1 répétiteur, 1 director). Participants receive a full-time salary and moving allowance, enabling them to fully focus on their artistic and career development.

Young Artists benefit from:

  • Intensive coaching, mentoring and networking
  • Language training and career development
  • Assistant/cover roles, scenes and recital performances and mainstage work

The Répétiteur position is open to pianists with advanced skills, training or equivalent experience and a passion for opera. Candidates should demonstrate strong sight-reading, language/diction skills, orchestral and operatic repertoire knowledge and the ability to collaborate.

Applications close: Monday 20 October 2025, 9:00AM AEDT

See Opera Australia Young Artist Program, and read the full critera for full eligibility, audition requirements, and application details.

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Casting call for actors - Madama Butterfly

Opera Australia is looking for Actors to join our upcoming Sydney Summer season of Madama Butterfly.

Find out about the schedule, performer information, and application process here.

To apply, click "apply" to be taken to our application form for completion.

Submission close: 5PM (AEST) Monday 13 October, 2025.

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Casting call for child actors - Madama Butterfly

Opera Australia is casting the Child Actors for our upcoming Sydney Summer season of Madama Butterfly.

Find out about the schedule, child performer information, and application process here.

To apply, click "apply" to be taken to our application form for completion.

Submission close: 5PM (AEST) Friday 17 October, 2025.

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Casting call for My Fair Lady

The creative team are looking for a variety of performers to fill principal & ensemble roles for a production of My Fair Lady.

Celebrating 70 dazzling years since its Broadway debut, Julie Andrews’ production of Lerner and Loewe’s My Fair Lady returns.

Find out about the roles, key dates and application process here.

To apply, click "apply" to be taken to our application form.

Submissions close: 11:59pm (AEST) Monday 6 October 2025.

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Freelance auditions for the Opera Australia Orchestra

Orchestral instrumentalists seeking casual work with the OAO are invited to submit an expression of interest through the online application form below.

In advance of the scheduled audition you will be contacted to confirm your ongoing interest and schedule an audition time.

The 2026 audition schedule will be confirmed soon:

Section Audition Date EOI Deadline
Wind & Brass 2026 TBC
Strings 2026 TBC
Wind & Brass 2026 TBC
Strings 2026 TBC

 

Submit Expression of Interest here

General auditions for singers

Our General Auditions are held regularly for singers to audition for our Casual Chorus list. Singers on this list are then considered for work with the Opera Australia Chorus. Please note that these General Auditions are not suitable for Musical Theatre performers or anyone under the age of 18.

APPLY FOR A GENERAL AUDITION AS A SINGER

Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: The Phantom of the Opera – Production Management & Crew

Opera Australia is looking for team members to join the planning, technical, and operations of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, The Phantom of the Opera.

Find out about each role here:

To apply, click "apply" to be taken to our application form.

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Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: The Phantom of the Opera Student Placement

Opera Australia is offering students from a range of disciplines the opportunity to gain experience in the planning and operations involved in staging a large-scale outdoor theatre event such as 2026’s Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, The Phantom of the Opera.

Find out about the details and key dates here.

To apply, click "apply" to be taken to our application form.

Apply Here