Job Status: Full Time, Ongoing
Salary: Base salary of $117,903 per annum, plus 11% superannuation contributions
Position No: SOH2211
Applications Close: Sunday 6th August, 11:59pm
Role Enquiries: Hayley Paris at recruitment@sydneyoperahouse.com
Technical Enquiries: Jobs NSW Helpdesk on 1800 562 679
An organisation where diversity of thought & experience is valued, supported & respected.
THE HOUSE
The Sydney Opera House is the place to discover the best of performing arts and culture.
From whimsical musicals to side-splitting comedies, arias to ARIA Award-winners, symphonies to sundowners and talks, and backstage tours to playful puppet shows. It’s all waiting for you.
Working at the Sydney Opera House you will be surrounded by supportive and hardworking teams who are passionate about the work they do and the iconic building they work in.
You will be inspired to create value in everything you do and will be provided with opportunities to grow and achieve while making a positive contribution to our community.
Our vision for diversity, inclusion and belonging (DI&B) is that the Sydney Opera House – who we are and everything we do – reflects and respects the diversity of the community.
Our 2021-23 DI&B Strategy sets out the change we are driving in the lead up to our 50th anniversary in 2023. These commitments work hand in hand with the commitments in our longstanding Reconciliation, Accessibility and Environmental Action Plans.
For more information about the Sydney Opera House please refer to our website – https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/
YOUR NEW ROLE
The Deputy Head of Lighting (Deputy) is responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the Lighting Department. They are also the subject matter expert supporting the Event Operations department in short to mid-term scoping and answering technical questions relating to the integration of Lighting infrastructure for upcoming performances and events.
The Deputy provides leadership in the delivery of technical services with a customer focus, supporting performers to achieve excellence. The Deputy supports the Head of Lighting to foster a culture of continuous learning, personal development, and technical excellence. The Deputy ensures compliance with relevant technical and WHS standards and encourages the ongoing development of WHS awareness at Sydney Opera House.
Further detailed information about the role and its requirements can be obtained from the role description – https://files.jobs.nsw.gov.au/2iaefs
ARE YOU THE ONE?
We are looking for someone with:
- At least 2 years’ experience in managing technical staff in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of technical expertise, comprehensive skills and at least 5 years’ experience in all aspects of lighting, including:
o All aspects of lighting design and operations, including lighting control and networks.
o Ability to interpret, create and modify technical drawings and design files.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in staff rostering and operational planning.
- Demonstrated high level leadership skills, including a track record of event delivery and a thorough knowledge of supervisory responsibilities under WHS and wellbeing.
- Excellent communication, team building and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organisational, analytical and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and prioritise work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining key long-term deliverables.
- Flexibility and commitment to continuous improvement.
BENEFITS & CULTURE
Being Australia’s premier cultural institution, tourism destination & a celebrated community meeting place, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic working environment for all our staff.
With values of Safety, Creativity, Excellence, Collaboration & Accountability your professional life is provided with every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession.
Working with the Sydney Opera House gives you access to a great range of benefits including:
- Flexible working arrangements.
- 5-weeks annual leave.
- Access to a range of internal and external professional development programs and staff engagement initiatives.
- Staff community groups like SOH Pride, First Nations Staff Network, Sustainable Environmental Action Leaders (aka ‘SEALs’) and more.
- Fitness Passport & complimentary wellbeing programs including Pilates, yoga, circuit classes, physiotherapy sessions as well as other wellbeing initiatives.
- Working for an organisation with a 6 Star Green Star Performance Rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).
- Working for an organisation who has committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
- And many more!
SOUND LIKE YOU? APPLY!
Applicants are asked to include the following documents with their applications:
- An up-to-date resume (of no more than five pages).
- A detailed cover letter, addressing suitability for the role (of no more than one page).
In addition, applicants will be prompted to answer the following two targeted questions in the online application platform:
- What is your experience in leading, motivating and developing teams in a continuously evolving environment?
- Please describe a time where you had to manage multiple stakeholders with conflicting priorities. What was the situation? What was your approach? What was the outcome?
Applicants are required to create a profile and submit their application electronically for this position at https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/. Please note, only applicants who apply online and include the requested documentation will be considered for this position, unless otherwise discussed.
Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Pre-Employment Health Assessment. The assessment seeks information only relevant to performing the inherent requirements of the job, it remains strictly confidential and applicants will be informed of the result.
We welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, recognising the value, unique skills and knowledge that First Nations employees bring to the workplace.
We encourage applications from people of all genders, as well as people from one or more of these underrepresented groups/communities, including but not limited to d/Deaf and Disabled people/people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTIQ+.
We recognise that everyone is unique, and that you might require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply and put your skills forward for consideration. If we can make some adjustments to the SOH recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, then please email us at recruitment@sydneyoperahouse.com to let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to; alternate application methods, interview setup, physical requirements, interpreters or other access supports or specific interview availability times and more.
This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.
