Lighting Technician

Job Status: Casual

Salary: Wage of $29.73 per hour plus overtime, other penalties, 23.3% casual loading and 11% superannuation

Position No: SOH2214

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 27^th August 2023.

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 50^th 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

This position works as part of a team, providing lighting technical services to presenters that meet SOH standards.

This position works with clients to support and deliver events and productions, maintaining high quality customer service.

The role contributes to the maintenance and security of technical equipment, venues and upholds WHS standards.

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:

• Knowledge and experience (at least 1 year) of working conditions of a live theatre environment or a related industry.
• Demonstrated general technical understanding, skills, and experience in lighting and of the requirements of live theatre and the performing arts industry.
• Basic theory and understanding of lighting concepts such as focussing and patching and lighting effects are desirable for the position.
• Physical fitness, agility, and ability to work at heights.
• Ability and commitment to work on a rotating shift basis.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively within teams and across multiple disciplines to ensure completion of work.
• Effective communication skills and well-developed interpersonal skills. 
• Commitment to abide by Opera House policies, particularly WHS procedures, including manual handling techniques.
• 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:

1. Briefly describe a show you have worked on as a member of the lighting crew. Please give an example of a technical problem you encountered and what steps you took to resolve it?
2. Good teamwork is important at Sydney Opera House. Tell us about a time you were working as part of a technical team in a theatrical environment, what some of the challenges were and how you resolved them?

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.