Opera Australia is Australia’s national opera company, presenting some fourteen operas annually in a repertory environment, musicals, regional tours, outdoor events and concerts. As Australia’s largest performing arts organisation, the company presents close to 1000 performances annually across its diverse operations.
Opera Australia is seeking to engage Lighting Technicians on seasonal contracts for its 2015 Summer Season at the Sydney Opera House.
The successful candidates will have at least 3 years proven experience as lighting technicians in a complex professional theatre environment and will be able to demonstrate the following:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A sound knowledge of the set-up and operation of both conventional and moving light fixtures
• A good understanding of lighting control systems and associated power requirements
• Logical thinker with fault-finding ability
• Be able to work in both a team environment and unsupervised, to achieve clearly stated milestones
• An ability to exercise initiative when required
• Having a genuine desire to work within the Arts and Entertainment Industry.
A valid EWP certificate and a working knowledge of Vectorworks and other lighting specific software is desirable.
Remuneration will be based on experience.
For more information please email: jobs@opera-australia.org.au
To apply for above position please forward your resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources Coordinator,
Opera Australia,
PO Box 291, Strawberry Hills 2012;
fax: +61 2 9310 7559;
email: jobs@opera-australia.org.au
Applications close 5pm on Tuesday October 7, 2014
