Orchestra Manager
Lead orchestral operations and artist engagement for Western Australia's State Orchestra.
Join the West Australian Symphony Orchestra as our Orchestra Manager and play a pivotal role in supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of the artistic activity that sits at the heart of the organisation. Working as part of WASO's Orchestra Management team, you will help ensure our musicians, concerts and artistic projects are delivered to the highest professional standards.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Director, Orchestra Management, the Orchestra Manager is responsible for managing orchestral personnel and resource requirements across WASO's projects, performances and activities. This role combines leadership, planning, communication and problem-solving to support the effective operation of the Orchestra in a dynamic and highly collaborative environment.
Orchestral personnel management and musician engagement
Concert, rehearsal and project planning support
Resource coordination and workforce scheduling
Issue resolution and stakeholder communication
Artist welfare and workplace support
Operational administration and record management
Collaboration across artistic, production and corporate teams
Contributing to the continuous improvement of orchestra management practices
About You
You are an organised, proactive and relationship-focused professional who enjoys working with performing artists and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You are an effective communicator, capable of balancing competing priorities while maintaining a high degree of professionalism and discretion.
You bring:
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Experience working with performing artists, creative personnel or similar stakeholder groups
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes within tight timeframes
Strong organisational, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality
High attention to detail and strong administrative capability
A collaborative approach combined with the ability to work autonomously
A practical, hands-on mindset and commitment to achieving outcomes
Willingness to work weekends and outside standard business hours when required
Experience within the performing arts, live events or cultural sectors will be highly regarded.
Why Join WASO?
In addition to joining one of Australia's leading arts organisations, you will enjoy:
The opportunity to contribute directly to the delivery of world-class musical performances
The opportunity to work alongside internationally recognised musicians and arts professionals
Complimentary or discounted access to many WASO performances
Flexible working arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Salary packaging options
Employee Assistance Program access
Health and wellbeing initiatives including flu vaccinations and hearing assessments
Perth CBD location
Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to contribute to an organisation whose impact extends well beyond the workplace. As part of WASO, you will help enable extraordinary musical experiences that enrich Western Australia's cultural life, knowing your work supports an institution valued by audiences, artists and communities across the State.
About WASO
For almost a century, WASO has brought world-class musical experiences to West Australians.
As the State Orchestra and the largest employer of performing artists in Western Australia, we connect with more than two million people each year through performances, education programs and community engagement initiatives.
We are passionate about creating exceptional experiences through music while fostering a workplace culture built on excellence, passion and teamwork.
Through collaboration, creativity and innovation, we connect communities, inspire future generations and enrich the cultural life of WA.
Why This Role Matters
The Orchestra Manager plays a critical role in ensuring that WASO's artistic activities are delivered efficiently and effectively. Through strong relationships, careful planning and responsive management, you will help create the conditions that allow our musicians and artistic teams to perform at their best.
Please submit:
Your current resume; and
A cover letter outlining your suitability for the position.