About us
Opera Australia (OA) is Australia’s national opera company dedicated to enriching Australia’s cultural life with exceptional opera and musical productions. OA is dedicated to delivering outstanding performances as the resident company at the Arts Centre Melbourne and the Sydney Opera House, and through touring across the country. OA has a range of major projects supporting the future of opera as a contemporary offering, extending the reach of its art-form to new and emerging audiences and of connecting appropriately with specific communities around the nation.
About the role
Responsible for the Deputy Heads of Lighting and all casual or seasonal lighting staff, OA’s Head of Lighting will aim to establish safe and smooth operations of the Lighting Department across installation, rehearsal, and performance periods for all productions.
Key areas of focus
- Inspire, motivate, and engage the team to bring the interpretation of the design to action
- Communicate a clear plan and vision of success
- Liaise with and be first point of contact for suppliers including but not limited to lighting supplies, equipment hire, and crew for hire companies
- Organize and direct your team including any forward planning for the Lighting department
- Relighting ongoing repertory productions and adapting to new digital lighting rig for original repertory productions, ensuring compliance to safety standards
- Collaborate with the Production Manager and department Heads and Supervisors to roster staff and develop work schedules
- Reporting and feedback including but not limited to event/venue documentation, incident reporting, WHS documentation
Key Selection Criteria
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as Head of Department or equivalent with experience in relighting, adapting productions, and dealing with interconnected systems
- Experience in the theatre or festival context desirable
- Practical knowledge of various lighting desk operation
- Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and direct creative and technical personnel and performers
- Remain flexible and adaptable while working toward the bigger picture
- Ability to problem solve and develop the skills of your team
- Have an understanding of WHS practices
Click “apply” to submit your CV and include a cover letter addressing your experience with delivering the key areas of focus.
Applications close on the 30 October 2022.
For any inquiries about this role, please contact our HR team at: hr@opera.org.au
Under Opera Australia’s work safe policy, all staff must have 3 doses of the COVID-19 Vaccination prior to their commencement unless a valid exemption applies.
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Opera Australia is committed to enabling and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. Our team come from all walks of life. We acknowledge that all individual differences, life experiences, self-expression, and talent represent our culture and reputation of Opera Australia.
In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression.
