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The West Australian Symphony Orchestra is a full-time ensemble of 82 musicians based in Perth, Western Australia. As the state's premier arts company the orchestra performs its major concerts in the exceptional acoustic of the Perth Concert Hall. The orchestra also performs with the West Australian Ballet and Opera companies and has highly developed educational, regional, talent development and audience development programs.

Perth boasts a unique lifestyle that, along with a stimulating and dynamic creative environment, will ensure that the successful candidate will find an association with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra thoroughly rewarding.

System Administrator

WASO plays a central role in the cultural life of Western Australians. We invite Expressions of Interest for our new CRM Systems Administrator position - a new and exciting opportunity within Perth’s leading Arts organisation.

THE COMPANY
WASO fosters inspiration and passion for the arts throughout our community, starting with our employees. Working with WASO you will be encouraged to become involved in our endeavours wherever possible and you will receive complimentary tickets to the majority of our performances. Our CBD office is full of activity but not highly corporate. If you like being busy and also enjoy a welcoming workplace, this could be the job for you. Our office is in the heart of the city on Hay Street and easily accessible using public transport with nearby trains and buses, and a free CAT bus stop right outside the building.

THE ROLE
This role reports to the Executive Manager of Business Services and works closely with Managers across marketing, philanthropy and box office. In this role you will be responsible for the integrity, analysis and development of our SQL-based Tessitura database, to ensure a responsive CRM tool that grows our patronage and yield.

Our Tessitura CRM is in a youthful, post-implementation stage at WASO and requires an ambitious, creative and motivated person to drive and manage its full integration in to our business.

Please see the position description for more information. Click here to download.

To express interest in this position please send the following to the email address below:

• a brief covering letter
• CV / resume

CLOSING DATE February 17 2012

afentopouloss@waso.com.au

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

WASO plays a central role in the cultural life of Western Australians. Our mission is to touch souls and enrich lives through music. We seek to employ a like minded individual to join our Marketing team as Graphic Designer.

WASO fosters inspiration and passion for the arts throughout our community, starting with our employees. Working with WASO you will be encouraged to become involved in our endeavours wherever possible and you will receive complimentary tickets to the majority of our performances. Our CBD office is full of activity but not highly corporate. If you like being busy and also enjoy a welcoming workplace, this could be the job for you. Our office is in the heart of the city on Hay Street and easily accessible using public transport with nearby trains and buses, and a free CAT bus stop right outside the building

Reporting to the Executive Manager Marketing and working closely with the Marketing Coordinator and Digital Marketing Coordinator, you will be responsible for the management of your own design projects, both print and digital, from the initial brief through to final completion. You will design and produce all of WASO’s creative content. Attention to detail, diligence and the ability to work to strict deadlines are essential.

CORE COMPETENCIES AND SELECTION CRITERIA:

a) Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Creative and innovative in design approach
• Highly computer literate with significant skill using Adobe Creative Suite, Mac OS and Mac applications, and particular proficiency in InDesign
• Understanding of pre-press requirements and the importance of file preparation
• Ability to write and interpret a design brief

b) Knowledge

• Qualifications in graphic design related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience
(minimum 5 years experience in a hands-on design role is desirable)
• Sound understanding of managing brands and marketing collateral for design consistency and strength
• Understanding of pre-press processes for development of all collateral, including large format graphics and signage and current photographic techniques
• Demonstrated experience in print management
• Understanding of how graphic design fits with an integrated marketing communication strategy

c) Attributes

• Self sufficient with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a small team to strict deadlines
• Open and easy communicator with strong listening skills
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours during peak periods to meet project deadlines
• Interest in orchestral/symphonic music and/or performing arts is desirable

Please see the position description for more information. Click here to download.

*We respectfully ask that Advertising/Design and other agencies do not apply or contact us about this vacancy*

To apply submit the following to the email address below:

• A brief covering letter
• CV / resume, and
• An electronic sample of work (entire portfolio not required)

CLOSING DATE Monday 30th January 2012

Sarah Afentopoulos
Human Resources Manager
afentopouloss@waso.com.au
08 9326 0018

Section Principal Oboe

WASO is calling for Expressions of Interest for the position of Section Principal Oboe. The following must be included with the Expression of Interest:

A current CV with two referees
A professional quality recording of the applicant (own choice of material).

Shortlisted candidates may be invited to Perth (at WASO’s expense) to perform a short period as Guest Principal Oboe, during which time they will be asked to perform a full audition. Audition requirements will be:

1. Mozart Oboe Concerto in C major, K. 314 – 1st and 2nd movements (with cadenza)
2. Richard Strauss Oboe Concerto – 1st movement
3. Orchestral excerpts – click here to download a copy of the excerpts.

This position is open to all applicants of all nationalities.

Please forward your Expression of Interest to the contact details below by Thursday 1 March 2012.

Orchestra Manager
West Australian Symphony Orchestra
PO Box 3041
Perth Adelaide Tce WA 6832
Phone: +618 9326 0054 +618 9326 0054
Email: auditions@waso.com.au

Principal Contrabassoon

Auditions will be held in Perth on Wednesday 29 February 2012.
Recorded auditions are to be received by Monday 27 February 2012.

Applications close Wednesday 22 February 2012.

Audition requirements are:

1. Mozart Bassoon Concerto - first movement (played on bassoon)
2. Mozart Bassoon Concerto - second movement (played on contrabassoon)
3. Orchestral excerpts – click here to download a copy of the excerpts.

This position is open to Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents only.

Please forward enquiries to the contact details below.

Orchestra Manager
West Australian Symphony Orchestra
PO Box 3041
Perth Adelaide Tce WA 6832
Phone: +618 9326 0054 +618 9326 0054
Email: auditions@waso.com.au

Associate Principal Trombone

Auditions will be held in Perth on Friday 30 March 2012.
Recorded auditions are to be received by Wednesday 28 March 2012.

Applications close Friday 23 March 2012.

Audition requirements are:

1. David Trombone Concerto (first movement)
2. Orchestral excerpts – click here to download

This position is open to Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents only.

Please forward enquiries to the contact details below.

Orchestra Manager
West Australian Symphony Orchestra
PO Box 3041
Perth Adelaide Tce WA 6832
Phone: +618 9326 0054 +618 9326 0054
Email: auditions@waso.com.au