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 50th 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 is responsible for the management and operations of the Production Support Department in the Production and Events portfolio.
Production Support carries out all operational and show support tasks for both internal and external stakeholders. It provides a supporting role in all production disciplines including staging, lighting, sound, audio visual, technology and record and broadcast while also delivering small scale events independently.
This role provides expert technical and logistical leadership. It ensures Production Support services are delivered in a safe and efficient way and that our equipment and workforce can realise the technical vision of our hirers and presenting partners and develop customer-focused systems and standards that enable performers to achieve excellence.
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:
- Minimum five years demonstrated high-level production experience, with a variety of clients across various art forms and event types.
- Demonstrated understanding and experience of documentation and logistics capabilities.
- Demonstrated project management skills including a demonstrated ability to use systems to monitor and track project progress.
- Experience with project costing, scheduling, resource allocation, development and management of budgets.
- Demonstrated expertise in leading and building teams including formal training, development plans, performance management and rostering.
- Extensive knowledge of, and commitment to, WHS and risk management within a production environment.
- Proven ability to work under pressure including demonstrated sound decision making and crisis management skills.
- A thorough knowledge of the theatrical process and sensitivity for working artists.
- Ability to work well in a flexible work environment as part of a leadership team.
- Advanced knowledge of productivity, technical drawing and production hire software with a demonstrated knowledge and application of computer-related technology for production needs.
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.
- 5-week’s annual leave.
- 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. Please provide an example of a time when you had to lead and motivate a team to achieve operational requirements.
2. Please provide a time when you had to go above and beyond to meet customer and/or stakeholder expectations.
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.
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 or call us on 02 9250 7743 and 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.
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.
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.
Job Status: Full Time, Ongoing
Salary: Base salary of $124,684 per annum, plus 11% superannuation contributions
Position No: SOH2220
Applications Close: Thursday 24th August, 11:59pm
Role Enquiries: Hayley atrecruitment@sydneyoperahouse.com
Technical Enquiries: Jobs NSW Helpdesk on 1800 562 679
