About the MSO
Established in 1906 the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is not only Australia’s oldest orchestra, but one of the country’s most forward-looking major arts institutions. It currently engages over 2.5 million people through live and recorded broadcasts and performs live to more than 300,000 people annually, in concerts ranging from performances at its home, Hamer Hall at Arts Centre Melbourne, to its annual free concerts at Melbourne’s largest outdoor venue, the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. The MSO presents innovative and engaging programs to audiences of all ages across Victoria through its outreach, education, and community initiatives.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Operations, the Production Trainee supports the production and technical requirements of company activities, including stage setups, stage changes, bump in/out, and other duties as reasonably required.
The successful applicant will possess the following:
- Willingness to ask questions
- Ability to work in a fast paced and demanding environment
- Ability to work rostered shifts at various times and days
- Ability to follow compliance and OH&S requirements, as directed
- Interest in career within the live event production industry
Desirable Criteria
- Current Drivers Licence
- Relevant live event production experience in concerts and/or theatre
- Ability to read music
What We Offer
- Professional development – access to training, mentoring, and learning opportunities
- Employee Wellbeing – access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and internal initiatives that support health, safety, and wellbeing
- Leave benefits – generous leave entitlements, including cultural leave, study leave, family and domestic violence leave, and TOIL (in line with our Enterprise Agreement)
- Diversity and inclusion – commitment to a safe, inclusive, and culturally respectful workplace, with initiatives such as our in-progress Reconciliation Action Plan
- Creative environment – be part of a progressive arts organisation that values innovation and collaboration
- Concert access – opportunities to attend MSO concerts and events
- Location – based in Melbourne’s Southbank arts precinct, close to public transport, cafés, and cultural venues
Applications: Please apply by sending a cover letter and resume to: jointheteam@mso.com.au
We’ll keep applications open until we find the right person.
MSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MSO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or disability status. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Your privacy is important to MSO. It is the policy of MSO to respect the confidentiality of information and privacy of individuals. Personal information provided by you as part of your application (whether oral, electronic, or written) will be collected and processed for the purpose of evaluating your application for employment. In order to carry out this purpose, your information may be disclosed to appropriate persons in our offices. Any information we hold will be governed by the most current version of the MSO Privacy Policy and relevant legislation.
