Rob's professional career started with the Melbourne Symphony in 1977, when he was 19 years of age. He was the leader of that orchestra from 1986-87 and after a period of time in the UK, from 1987-1989, was offered the leadership of the State Orchestra of Victoria/ Artist-in-Residence at the Victorian Arts Centre in Melbourne. He has also guest lead a large number of orchestras, including the Western Australian, Tasmanian, Queensland, Adelaide Symphony Orchestras, The Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra, plus the Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra in Japan. (from Web Link below)