Job Status: Full-Time, On-Going
Salary: Base salary of $82,294 per annum, plus 11% superannuation contributions
Position No: SOH2311
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 4th February 2024
Role Enquiries: Hayley 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 number one tourist destination and the busiest Performing Arts centre in the Country. We are able to achieve this because of our incredibly hardworking and passionate people. Be part of shaping our future where you will be provided with opportunities to grow and develop, while making a positive contribution to our community.
For more information about the Sydney Opera House please refer to our website.
YOUR NEW ROLE
This role undertakes the production coordination for events at Sydney Opera House including preparation, planning and implementation for a range of events and also provides support and assistance to Production Managers in the event delivery process to all presenters & hirers at the Sydney Opera House.
This role establishes and maintains supportive, high quality relationships with all Production Services staff, Presenting Partners and other key stakeholders to assist in ensuring that production requirements are clearly communicated and delivered.
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:
- Demonstrated experience in theatre or event technical production and ability to interpret non-technical requests into technical specification information.
- Demonstrated outstanding customer service experience in a technical event production environment.
- Demonstrated strategic problem solving, organisational, time management & prioritisation skills, including an ability to multi task and capacity for lateral thinking.
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work as a part of a team in a flexible working environment.
- Understanding of WH&S systems and processes as well as interpreting and drafting risk assessments.
- Experience with computerised event management systems (e.g. Ungerboeck/Momentus) and ability to draft technical drawings in VectorWorks (or equivalent drawing program) desirable.
THE PERKS
The Sydney Opera House gives you access to a fantastic range of benefits including:
- Flexible working arrangements.
- 5-weeks annual leave.
- 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.
- 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.
- Complimentary tickets to shows.
- And many more!
OUR FOCUS ON DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING
We are an inclusive employer who recognises everyone is unique, we welcome you for who you are – as you are, so if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please email us at recruitment@sydneyoperahouse.com so we can discuss this further. Even if you think you’d be a great fit but don’t necessarily tick every box of the role description, please still get in touch.
Read more about our DI&B commitments outline in our Strategy, which works hand in hand with the commitments in our longstanding Reconciliation, Accessibility and Environmental Action plans.
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+.
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!
Applicants are asked to please create a profile at https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/ and include the following documents with their applications:
- An up-to-date resume (of no more than five pages).
- A 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:
- Give an example of an event you have managed end-to-end. Include a breakdown of the technical elements required and the steps taken during the project.
- Describe some common issues that can occur when managing an event and how you overcome or avoid them.
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.
