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Non-performing roles
Opera Australia advertises job vacancies in such as 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.
Senior leadership - Commerical Director
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Senior leadership - commercial director
The Company
OA is Australia’s national opera company with an international reputation for artistic excellence. It is recognised as one of the country's most significant cultural assets and one of the world’s most celebrated performing arts companies.
A critical part of OA’s strategy is producing musical theatre that generates commercial returns, which in turn helps subsidise opera production and the maintaining of a full-time workforce. The Company’s musical theatre productions and other commercial activities are vital for its continuing sustainability.
Senior Leadership Role
Based at The Opera Centre, Surry Hills, Sydney.
Opera Australia (OA) is seeking an experienced and visionary Commercial Director to join our senior leadership team. The newly created role reports directly to the CEO and will play a crucial role in shaping OA’s future. You will do this through leveraging existing commercial revenue streams and driving new opportunities, in alignment with OA’s Strategic Plan.
Current commercial activities include musical theatre and commercial concerts in Australia and Asia; broadcasting, streaming, and licensing; hire of studios, sets, costumes and props; food, beverage, and merchandise particularly at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour.
The ideal candidate for this role has significant experience in commercial musical theatre licensing, production or management, or a related sector in entertainment, such as live music touring, or film studios. You must demonstrate a proven track-record of driving revenue and managing commercial activities, with a solid understanding of live performance, intellectual property and rights.
For a role specification, please contact Helen Johnson at Challis & Company on +61 2 8039 2223 or at oa@challis.co.
CASTING CALL FOR Children’s Chorus – La Bohème
Opera Australia is casting the Children’s Chorus for the upcoming Sydney Winter Season of La bohème.
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 (AEDT) Friday 18 April, 2025.
Opera Australia Orchestra - Principal Trumpet
The Opera Australia Orchestra seeks an outstanding musician to fill the permanent position of Section Leader and Principal Trumpet.
Find out more key dates and audition information here.
Applications closes: Wednesday 23 July 2025 at 5 pm AEST
Casting call for RENT at Sydney Opera House
Opera Australia is looking for performers to join the upcoming presentation of LPD Production's RENT at Sydney Opera House 2025.
Find out more about character breakdown, key dates and audition information here.
Video Submission Applications closes: 23 March 2025, 11:59 PM AEST
Casting call for Dancers – Sydney Summer Season
Opera Australia is looking for dancers to join the upcoming Sydney Summer Season in 2026.
1 x Featured Dancer
An Asian dancer, female presenting, well versed in classical contemporary technique as well as improvisation. There is an aggressive side to her movement, so we will be looking for someone quite physical in their expression, capable of dynamic, strong sustained sequences as well as lyrical vulnerability.
8 x Dancers.
Movement practitioners with advanced levels of contemporary dance and improvisation skills, additional experience in physical theatre forms such as a Le Coq practice, Commedia Dell’Arte, clowning or mask work appreciated but not required.
Find out more about key dates and audition information here.
Applications close on: 11:59pm AEDT Friday 28th February 2025
Freelance auditions for the Opera Australia Orchestra
Freelance auditions for the Opera Australia Orchestra are scheduled for 2025.
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 2025 audition schedule is:
| Section | Audition Date | EOI Deadline |
| Wind & Brass | Tuesday, 8 April | Friday, 14 February |
| Strings | Tuesday, 13 May | Friday, 21 March |
| Wind & Brass | Tuesday, 12 August | Friday, 20 June |
| Strings | TBC: Week of 13 October 2025 | 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