Musician (Trumpet)

A rare opportunity exists for full-time, permanent, and ongoing appointment as a Constable on Trumpet in The Band of the South Australia Police, located at the Gepps Cross Police Complex.

A Band Member must play their primary instrument/s to a professional standard, while always presenting a professional image when performing to and engaging with the community.

A Band Member is primarily required to perform in the Concert and Parade Bands. Performance in other small ensembles is also required.

Band Members are required to perform and march in the Parade Band, and recruits will be instructed in marching drill and ceremonial procedures. The successful applicant will demonstrate a high standard of personal deportment and self-discipline, and a degree of personal fitness and resilience as performances may occur in all weather conditions.

All band personnel are shift workers and perform duties in evenings and on weekends as required. A 10% Band Allowance is paid in lieu of shift penalties. All uniform and instruments are provided. The Band regularly travel to regional South Australia, and on occasion may travel interstate and overseas.

Prior to auditions, applicants are required to provide recordings of 5 to 10 minutes on Trumpet. Copies of the sheet music will need to be submitted as part of the application via the link below.

Live auditions will be held 17 and 18 August 2026 at the Band facility in Gepps Cross, South Australia.

You must either be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold Australian permanent residency to join SA Police.

Musicians are appointed as police officers, but do not undertake operational police work. Probity and medical (including psychological/psychiatric) assessments form part of the South Australia Police recruitment process to determine suitability for appointment. Flexible working arrangements (including part-time arrangements) may be available.