Julian Smiles is well known to Australian audiences through his work with the Australia Ensemble and the Goldner String Quartet, as well as his frequent solo appearances and Guest Principal work with orchestras such as the Sydney Symphony and the ACO. He is increasingly in demand as a teacher and has taught at the Sydney Conservatorium, the Canberra School of Music and the Australian Institute of Music. In 2007, Julian was a member of the jury of the 5th Melbourne International Chamber Music competition. In July 2008, he performed along with his wife, Dimity Hall, and semi-finalists in the Chamber Music section of the Sydney International Piano Competition.