Job Status: Full Time, Temporary (16-month contract, ending December 2024)
Salary: Base salary of $110,212 per annum, plus 11% superannuation contributions
Position No: SOH2240
Applications Close: Sunday 24th September, 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.
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?
We are looking for someone with:
- 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. •
- Demonstrated high-level supervisory skills, including a demonstrated track record of event delivery and a thorough knowledge of supervisory responsibilities under WHS.
- Knowledge of SOH policies and procedures (including the EA) to meet working conditions and client needs.
- Good communication, team building, and interpersonal skills.
- Good organisational, analytical and decision making skills.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and prioritise work.
- Numerical ability and lateral thinking.
- Physical fitness, agility and ability to work at heights, good hearing and vision.
- Flexibility and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of computer-related technology.
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.
- 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 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?
- 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?
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.
