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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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Casting call for Little Anastasia - Anastasia Perth

Opera Australian is seeking performers to join the Perth season of Anastasia as Little Anastasia.

Find out about the character breakdown, audition details and key dates here.

Applications close: Monday 29 December 2025, 11:59PM AEDT

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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.

Apply here

General auditions for Singers

Our General Auditions are held regularly for singers to audition for our Casual Chorus list. Successful singers 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 General Auditions

Associate Principal Viola

Audition date: Thursday 14 May 2026, Applicants must be available from 10am–4pm
Applications close: Thursday 16 April 5pm AEST
Recorded auditions due: Tuesday 12 May 5pm AEST
Eligibility: This audition is open to Australian & New Zealand Citizens, and Australian Permanent Residents only

Set Reperatoire

Applicants must prepare two set works and orchestral excerpts:

1. First movement and cadenza of either

  • STAMITZ Concerto in D, Op.1 or
  • HOFFMEISTER Concerto in D

2. First movement of either

  • WALTON Concerto or
  • BARTOK Concerto or
  • HINDEMITH ‘Der Schwanendreher’

3. Orchestral excerpts released: Thursday 2 April 2026

All Applicants must complete the application form below to apply.

Please email any questions to orchestra.auditions@opera.org.au.

Apply here

Expression of interest - Opera Australia Orchestra

Orchestral instrumentalists seeking freelance work with the OA Orchestra 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.

Please email any questions to orchestra.auditions@opera.org.au.

Section Audition Date (Subject to change) EOI Due  
Strings Friday 10 April 2026 Friday 13 March 2026 Apply here
Wind & Brass Tuesday 28 April 2026 Tuesday 31March 2026 Apply here
Strings Thursday 15 October 2026 Thursday 17 September 2026 Apply here
Wind & Brass Thursday 22 October 2026 Thursday 24 September 2026 Apply here

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.

Apply here

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.

Applications Closing: 1 December 2025

Apply here