Job Status: Casual
Salary: Base wage of $30.1576 per hour + 14% scaled penalties + 11.5% superannuation contributions
Position No: SOH3240
Applications Close: 11:59 Sunday 1st December 2024
Role Enquiries: recruitment@sydneyoperahouse.com
Technical Enquiries: encore@sydneyoperahouse.com
An organisation where diversity of thought & experience is valued, supported & respected.
THE HOUSE
For thousands of years, Tubowgule—the land where the Sydney Opera House now stands—has been a place of gathering and belonging. The Opera House continues this rich legacy, embracing and celebrating the diverse cultures of Australia. As a globally recognized icon, it symbolizes inspiration and imagination. Renowned as one of the busiest performing arts centres in the world and an architectural marvel of the 20th century, the Sydney Opera House is also the nation’s most visited tourism destination.
From whimsical musicals to side-splitting comedies, stirring arias to ARIA Award-winners, majestic symphonies to relaxing sundowners, and engaging talks to playful puppet shows—there’s something for everyone.
Behind the magic of the Sydney Opera House is a team of passionate and dedicated individuals. Here, you’ll be surrounded by supportive colleagues who are committed to their work and the iconic building itself. There is nothing quite like it. Join us in shaping the future of the Opera House and discover opportunities for personal and professional growth while making a positive impact on our community.
Drawing on the foundational idea that the Opera House was built to serve the community, our Sydney Opera House Strategy 2024-26 sets out the ambition to be Everyone’s House. To achieve this we are focused on four themes:
- Everyone feels welcome here.
- We better understand and connect with the community.
- We are future ready.
- We lead and inspire positive change.
For more information about the Sydney Opera House please refer to our website.
YOUR NEW ROLE
This role works as part of a team to deliver the highest technical services in the field of lighting.
The role is customer focused and supports performers to achieve excellence in their field, drawing on high level technical skills, operational experience and comprehensive understanding of lighting equipment and systems.
Although not directly responsible for operation of equipment, this role is pivotal in the support of operators by ensuring the technical systems are maintained and documented and WHS standards are upheld.
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.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
The Sydney Opera House gives you access to a fantastic range of benefits including:
- Opportunity to work at Australia’s premier and iconic cultural institution
- 10% off onsite food and beverage outlets like Opera Bar and First Nations restaurant Midden
- 5-week’s annual leave.
- Flexible working arrangements – we know flexibility means different things to different people, so let us know how we can best support you
- 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.
- 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
- Access to complimentary tickets to performances and events.
- Access to reduced parking rates.
- Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport and free circuit classes, yoga, pilates and physiotherapy sessions.
- And many more!
ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
The Opera House is an inclusive employer that recognises everyone is unique. The organisation welcomes you for who you are – as you are. So if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact us at recruitment@sydneyoperahouse.com to discuss. Even if you think you’d be a great fit, but don’t necessary tick every box of the role description, please get in touch.
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 welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders. We welcome and encourage applications from people who are Deaf and Disabled or with disability, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, neurodiverse, identify as LGBTIQ+ and from other underrepresented groups/communities.
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
Your personal information is being collected to enable the Sydney Opera House to assess your suitability for appointment to the position you have applied for. This personal information will be managed in accordance with the Sydney Opera House Privacy Management Policy and Plan
For applying for the role please submit your CV , in addition, applicants will be prompted to answer the two following targeted questions in the online application platform.
- What is your current residency status in Australia?
- Provide an example of how you have managed multiple stakeholders, to reach a positive outcome, giving consideration to your communication, collaboration and negotiation skills
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.
Please note, 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.
