Opera Australia is seeking expressions of interest from production and site crew to work on the 2016 Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour.
In March 2016, Opera Australia will build a stage to present one of the world’s best-loved operas on one of the most breathtaking venues in the world, Sydney Harbour.
With the instantly recognisable sails of the Sydney Opera House and the span of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour 2016 will feature a fully-staged production of Turandot with world-class artists, a purpose built stage and fireworks. Audiences will enjoy the 27 performances from a custom made seating structure for 3,000 people from Mrs Macquarie’s Point.
There are opportunities for a number of production and site crew positions to join our event team as follows:
Head of Lighting
Board Operator
Lighting Rigger / Lighting Show Crew
Lighting Rigger / Followspot Operator
Deputy Head Mechanist
Mechanist
Deputy Head of Wardrobe
Wardrobe Maintenance
Casual Dresser
Site Crew
FOH Supervisor
Engagements will be for varying periods throughout March, April and May 2016. If you would like more details on any one of the abovementioned positions, please contact Julie Pritchard at jobs@opera.org.au.
Further information: https://opera.org.au/
See what’s involved in working for the Major Projects team! Watch The building of Nefretti, Aida on Sydney Harbour 2015: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWlvSlfzggE
To apply, please send a covering letter and resume to jobs@opera.org.au. Your covering letter should state which position/s you are interested in and address the criteria listed under the Selection Criteria section of the Position Description, with reference to the key accountabilities.
Applicants please note that Expressions of Interest are reviewed in December and successful applicants should expect to hear from Opera Australia in the New Year.
Applications close Friday 30 November at 9am
