Job Status: Full Time, Ongoing
Salary: Base salary of $110,212 per annum, plus 11% superannuation contributions
Applications Close: Tuesday 7th January 2024 11:59PM
Role Enquiries: 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 number one tourist destination and the busiest Performing Arts centre in the Country. We are able to achieve this because of our incredibly hardworking and passionate people. Be part of shaping our future where you will be provided with opportunities to grow and develop, while making a positive contribution to our community.
For more information about the Sydney Opera House please refer to our website.
YOUR NEW ROLE
The position holder is responsible for leading, supervising and developing technical teams to deliver outstanding lighting production for both performances and corporate events.
A Lighting Supervisor leads, mentors and ensures crew and production compliance with appropriate policies and procedures including risk management procedures.
This position delivers relevant technical standards and works collaboratively within the production team to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of services, including contributing to the rostering and charging of staff and equipment to meet business demands and EA requirements.
This position ensures compliance with relevant technical and WHS standards and contributes to 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.
ARE YOU THE ONE?
Key Responsibilities/skills:
- • Comprehensive skills and experience (minimum 5 years) in the live theatre/entertainment industry.
• High level of technical expertise, comprehensive skills and experience in all aspects of lighting operation and design specifically integrating ETC and GrandMA platforms
• Demonstrated high-level supervisory skills, including a demonstrated track record of event delivery and a thorough knowledge of supervisory responsibilities under WHS.
• Good communication, team building, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and implement lateral thinking whilst under pressure.
• Physical fitness, agility and ability to work at heights, good hearing and vision.
• Flexibility and commitment to the continuous improvement of the Sydney Opera House Lighting Department
THE PERKS
The Sydney Opera House gives you access to a fantastic range of benefits including:
- • Flexible working arrangements.
• 5-week’s annual leave.
• Access to a range of 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
• Complimentary tickets to shows.
• And many more!
OUR FOCUS ON DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING
We are an inclusive employer who recognises everyone is unique, we welcome you for who you are – as you are, so if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please email us at recruitment@sydneyoperahouse.com so we can discuss this further. If you think you’d be a great fit but don’t necessarily tick every box of the role description, please still get in touch. Read more about our DI&B commitments outline in our Strategy, which works hand in hand with the commitments in our longstanding Reconciliation, Accessibility and Environmental Action plans.
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+.
NEED TO WORK FLEXIBLY?
We know flexibility means different things to different people, let us know how we can best support you to be your best.
SOUND LIKE YOU? APPLY NOW
Applicants are asked to please create a profile at https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au and follow the prompts which will include uploading an up to date resume and cover letter (no more than one page).
In addition, applicants will be prompted to answer the two following targeted questions in the online application platform.
- 1. What is your experience in leading, motivating and developing teams in a multi-venue environment and/or large-scale production environment? How did you ensure projects were delivered on time with varying levels of departmental skill sets?
- 2. Tell us about a time you had to balance competing priorities of supervising multiple concurrent productions. How did you ensure that each production was delivered to the highest standard?
To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must have existing Australian work rights. 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.
Applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies
