Opera Queensland is seeking a Production Coordinator to contribute to the creation and delivery of our performance and events program across metro, regional and remote Queensland.
Opera Queensland is an innovative arts organisation whose vision is to grow a community connected by the transformative power of opera, and the production team plays an important role in delivering the artistic vision of the organisation.
Reporting to the Director of Technical Production, the Production Coordinator will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to provide production support across a wide range of activities including live performance presentations, outdoor events and functions. This role will also contribute to the daily operational requirements of Opera Queensland.
About Us
Opera Queensland enriches the lives of our diverse audiences through the creation of thrilling performances. Located in the heart of Brisbane’s South Bank cultural precinct, Opera Queensland enjoys creative partnerships with multiple arts organisations, festivals and presenters across and beyond Queensland.
Opera Queensland is connected through its values and behaviours:
- Creativity: We create opportunities for artists, a space to play, experiment and be ambitious. We embrace difference, take risks, inspiring the community to explore and imagine new possibilities.
- Respect: Our relationships are built upon listening, empathy, trust, and inclusiveness. Integrity is central to everything we do. We are accountable, committed and fair.
- Collaboration: Opera is a multifaceted art form, requiring a myriad of different skills. Working with our partners generates new ideas and opportunities, enabling all to achieve more than we could alone.
- Virtuosity: We are focused, rigorous and questioning. We are committed to the highest standard of excellence in our art and our business.
- Joy: We delight in our work. Joy and happiness are a vital ingredient of what we do, create and give.
About You
- Minimum of three years’ experience in an arts organisation, venue, festival and/or entertainment environment in a similar role.
- Practical knowledge in the set-up and operation of sound, lighting, and vision equipment.
- Understanding of the work and operations in production workshops, transport, logistics and storage.
- Knowledge of stagecraft, theatre production and scenic construction, rigging, automation, lighting, video, sound and projection.
- Experience with use of CAD programs.
- Experience with touring productions and outdoor presentations is desirable.
- Qualifications, training, and licences for Working at Heights, Elevating Work Platform (EWP), First Aid is highly desirable.
- Open C class Driver’s Licence is essential
- Problem solving and analytical skills including creative/lateral thinking and the ability to interpret non-technical requests into technical specification information.
- Knowledge and understanding of WHS policies and procedures and a commitment to prioritise and safeguard the health and safety of everyone in the workplace. Cert IV WHS desirable.
- High level working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs, including Excel and Powerpoint.
- Blue card or Necessary Exemption of BlueCard – Working with Children Check
If you have the desire and drive to grow and learn in a diverse and engaged team within a highly creative environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Travel and Outside Office Hours Work
Due to the nature of the organisation, it is a requirement of the position to attend and/or support events, productions, rehearsals and other business activities outside of normal office hours.
Additional Benefits
As a valued member of our team, you can enjoy complimentary tickets and access to wellbeing activities and learning and development programs, including our Employee Assistance Program.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should upload a detailed CV outlining relevant experience (including referees) and a cover letter (no more than two pages) addressing the selection criteria in the ‘About You’ section via the Seek website.
Applications close Friday 13 January 2023.
Applications are open to those with full-working rights in Australia. Opera Queensland is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
For further enquiries contact Alex Loh (Director of Technical Production):
(07) 3735 3030 or info@oq.com.au
Note that Opera Queensland’s office will be closed Monday 28 December to Friday 6 January 2023. Enquiries will not be responded to during this time.
