Work Experience
The ASO offers a work experience program for students twice per year, focusing on arts administration and providing insights into the organisation’s operations, community engagement, and production processes.
What does work experience at the ASO involve?
During their time with the ASO, students will have the opportunity to meet with ASO staff and musicians, observe the ‘behind the scenes’ work that takes place prior to orchestral performances, and learn about the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. Students will come away from their work experience placement with a broad understanding of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra’s role as a leading South Australian performing arts organisation, connecting with the community through orchestral music.
Students will shadow ASO staff and observe the workplace, assisting with tasks as appropriate and completing activities related to their learning outcomes. Please be aware that the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Work Experience program focuses on arts administration and will include a brief overview of and insight into learning and community engagement, artistic planning, production, marketing, and development. The program does not focus on musicianship, orchestral performance, or the technical aspects of production. Whilst there may be opportunities during the placement to attend and observe orchestral rehearsals or interact with our musicians, the primary focus will be on arts administration.
Applications
We welcome applications by Work Experience Students who are applying through an endorsed work experience program through their school and who are aged 15 years+ as of the placement date.
The ASO undertakes two work experience placements per year, with a maximum of 3 students per placement week. Individual work experience placements will be 1-2 days. Applications for 2024 are now closed.
Placement dates for 2025 will be announced shortly. Please check back for updates!
For any questions about our Work Experience program, please contact our People team at employment@aso.com.au
Please submit your application using the form below:
Safe Environments
The ASO is committed to providing children and young people with a safe and child-friendly environment in which they can enjoy music-making. Learn more about Child Safe Environments here.
Prior to the Work Experience Placement:
The ASO will liaise with the school and student and will complete Sections 2 & 3 of the Workplace Learning Agreement form.
During the Work Experience Placement, ASO will:
– Provide the student with a Work Health and Safety and Site induction, including a tour, an introduction to ASO staff and an outline of safety processes before any tasks are undertaken.
– Provide and maintain a safe working environment and safe systems of work.
– Ensure students are always provided with direct supervision by the ASO Placement Supervisor or an appropriately qualified ASO staff member in possession of a ‘valid, not prohibited’ Working With Children Check.
-Communicate with the school if there are any concerns regarding the student’s wellbeing, safety, or engagement.