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.
The role Joining OA’s Technical division and reporting to the Head of Lighting, our new Lighting Technicians will be crucial to the preparation, set-up and installation processes of the lighting department.
You must be available to work from 19 Dec 2022 – 19 March 2023.
Focus areas
- Assist with all lighting operations, including but not limited to installation, managing a performance plot for the run of the season, ensure compliance with safety standards, and support documentation and reporting
- Along with the lighting team, you will attend, interpret, and implement the actions that come from production meetings
- Follow WHS policies regarding use of equipment and personal safety, identifying and reporting hazards, adhering to new safety solutions
About you
- Demonstrated experience in the electrical space, particularly within a theatre and/or outdoor events setting
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- Ability to work well in both a team environment or independently; remaining agile and adaptable
- Have an understanding of WHS practices
- Be able to work at heights
Next steps Click apply to submit your CV and cover letter.
Applications close on the 13 December 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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