Orchestra Victoria Interested in working in one of Australia’s most innovative orchestras, in the world’s most liveable city? Orchestra Victoria is a performance partner of Australia’s national ballet company, The Australian Ballet, and national opera company, Opera Australia. The orchestra also has a rich performance life beyond the pit, providing music festivals, orchestral concerts and education programmes, across the beautiful state of Victoria Work with us Orchestra Victoria offers: • excellent salaries • performances opportunities in the greatest of opera, ballet, symphonic and chamber music repertoire • a very exciting and friendly working environment • world class health and wellbeing programs for musicians Orchestra Victoria seeks a musician of outstanding ability for the following position: TUTTI VIOLIN Tutti Violin in Orchestra Victoria is a full-time position. The salary for this position as a Level A Tutti Musician starts at $65,322 per annum plus superannuation and allowances. Applications are open to Australian and International citizens. How you apply We are inviting candidates to complete the form below and to send a CV. The successful musician will be employed as a Contract Musician (3 years) and will be subject to a trial period of up to six months. Further information will be forwarded to applicants on receipt of application form. Auditions will be held in Melbourne, Victoria. Please contact Tony Gilham, for more information. Tel: +61 (03) 9694 3600 Email: [email protected] Website: www.orchestravictoria.com.au APPLICATION FOR AUDITION Tutti Violin ~ 12th December 2017 Please complete the below summary and send both this application form and your resume by Closing Date: Thursday 9th November, 2017 NAME: ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ADDRESS: ……………………………………………………………POST CODE ……………. TELEPHONE*: (Home) ……………………..…… (Mobile) …..…………………………………. EMAIL : ………………………………………………………… (*please include international dialing codes if applicable) INSTRUMENT/S:…………………………………………………………………………………… PRESENT POSITION……………………………………………………………………………….. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: …………………………………………………………….. BRIEF SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: (A full resume with personal details, education, qualifications and experience must be attached) . ……………………………………………………………………………… Year: ………………… . ………………………………………………………………………………. Year: ………………… . ……………………………………………………………………………… Year: ………………… . ……………………………………………………………………………… Year: ………………… . ……………………………………………………………………………… Year: ………………… APPLICANTS: Please tick appropriate boxes: I will attend audition in person I will send a recorded audition Please refer to recorded auditions procedure for further information I will be using the Official Accompanist I will bring my own Accompanist SIGNED: …………………………………………………………………… DATE: ………………… Please return this form with a current resume via email [email protected] or post: Attention: Tony Gilham, Orchestra Victoria [email protected] PO Box 836, South Melbourne VIC Australia 3205 Ph: +61 (03) 9694 3600 POSITION DESCRIPTION Tutti Players General duties and work requirements are to: (a) work under the terms and conditions of this Agreement; (b) play the instrument(s) for which the Player was auditioned; (c) play any instrument in the relevant family of instruments as defined in Clause 2 of this Schedule provided that: i. the Player was auditioned on the relevant instrument(s), or ii. the Player is willing and has a recognised professional level of competence. (d) provided that the artistic standards of the orchestra are not compromised, a Tutti Player will: i. perform higher duties if approved and willing; ii. play in combinations of seven or less (voluntary for Tutti players only); iii. play "off-stage” and/or "onstage” situations if circumstances are deemed reasonable to do so by the Section Principal, Concertmaster and/or the Artistic Director, provided that the Player’s artistic standards are not compromised. iv. participate in any Education activity the Section Principal and/or Artistic Director deem to be appropriate for the level of competence of the player. Education work will not attract additional payment or penalties. (e) undertake preparation of parts in advance of the first rehearsal; (f) rehearse, perform and cover parts as required; (g) mark parts and convey all relevant information consistent with the Section Principal’s instructions, in a concise and timely manner; (h) maintain a fully professional appearance and behaviour while on duty; (i) follow the directions of the Section Principal in all matters relating to style, ensemble, intonation, articulation and bowing (as relevant) and seating; (j) follow the performance directions of the Principal(s), Concertmaster(s) and Conductor(s) and accept instructions and performance feedback from Principal(s), Concertmaster(s), Artistic Director and Conductor(s); (k) participate in auditions, trial assessment and other meetings as required; (l) attend any meeting called by the Section Principal and General Manager or Section Principal and the Artistic Director; (m) not unreasonably refuse to be available for meetings with management and colleagues to discuss job-related issues; (n) undertake promotional activities consistent with the Player's capacity as a professional musician and as agreed; (o) provide instruments and accessories of a professional standard unless otherwise provided for in this Agreement; (p) A tutti string player will play in any position in either the First or Second Violin Sections (except first desk) without additional remuneration and whenever requested to do so. .