Opera Australia’s (OA) Vision is to become an opera for a 21st century Australia with a mission to bring an Australian stamp to telling great stories through music and song.
Opera Australia is one of the largest arts organization in Australia, presenting performances at the Sydney Opera House and Arts Centre Melbourne as a resident company, as well as working collaboratively with venues across the country (such as Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Uluru, Cockatoo Island, Her Majesty’s Theatre) for special events.
For more about OA please refer to our website opera.org.au/
About the role:
Joining OA’s Technical division, this role will manage the operation of the Lighting Department through the installation, rehearsal, and performance periods for all productions across the Company.
You will mentor and guide the Deputy Heads of Lighting and all casual / seasonal lighting staff.
This role is a full-time, 2 year fixed-term contract. The pay is $136,278.99 per annum, plus superannuation. Opera Australia will aim to support all visa nomination requirements if you are applying from overseas.
Key areas of focus:
- Leading the objectives of the Lighting department with clear and frequent communication of what the vision of success will look like
- Bringing the vision of success to life by setting up complex lighting equipment and systems
- Overseeing a wide variety of operational needs such as staff roster, engage and direct contractors / hired labour and act as the main point of contact, OH&S compliance and reporting, and documentation of the event and venue
About you:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Head of Department role or similar
- Proven experience leading, managing, and understanding lighting requirements in a theatre or festival context
- Proven experience in adapting productions and re-lighting across venues
- Clear leadership skill; confident working within the wider team and independent work
- Have an understanding of WHS practices
What we offer:
Being Australia’s National opera company, we are committed to fostering a safe and collaborative environment for all. Our values are Curious, Creative, Collaborative, Brave, and Inclusive, and we are dedicated to supporting your journey at OA.
- Hybrid and flexible work environment
- Strong diversity and inclusion priority
- Generous Leave Policy including First Nation’s Cultural & Ceremonial Leave, Cultural & Religious Holiday Leave, Education Leave, Women’s Health Leave, Gender Affirmation Leave, and more
- 16 weeks’ paid Parental Leave and continued payments of superannuation if using Unpaid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted private health insurance
- Access to salary packaging through SmartSalary
- Discounted retail goods through our Swag Rewards platform and other affiliated businesses
- Complimentary tickets to select Opera Australia shows
If this sounds like you then click ‘Apply’ to send through your CV and cover letter.
Applications close 19 October, 2023.
For any enquiries about this role, or a copy of the full position description please contact our People team at People@opera.org.au
