Seasonal Production Manager

Job Status: Full Time, Temporary (28th Oct 24 to 12th Jan 25)

Salary: Base salary of $117,328 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation contributions

Applications Close: Thursday 5 September 2024 11:59PM

Role Enquiries: recruitment@sydneyoperahouse.com

Technical Enquiries: encore@sydneyoperahouse.com

An organisation where diversity of thought & experience is valued, supported & respected.

THE HOUSE

The Sydney Opera House occupies a unique place in the cultural landscape. It is a globally recognised Australian icon synonymous with inspiration and imagination, among the world’s busiest performing arts centres, one of the architectural wonders of the 20th century and the nation’s most visited tourism destination. Driving this incredible place is a team of passionate and dedicated people. Join us in shaping the Opera House’s future and be provided with opportunities to grow and develop while making a positive contribution to our community.

The Opera House is a living work of art. A place of possibility and wonder – on and off the stage. We bring people together to be uplifted, empowered and entertained. As set out in the Sydney Opera House Strategy 2024-26, our ambition is to be Everyone’s House. To make this real, 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 is responsible for providing high level production management services at Sydney Opera House for its theatrical and live events. The role interprets the artistic requirements of the event, devises cost effective technical / production solutions and communicates them to clients, internal departments and external suppliers or agencies as required. The Production Manager provides a single point interface for technical / production services and effectively manages the collection, storage and distribution of technical / production information, and oversees the successful delivery of an event. The Production Manager balances the event’s curatorial intent and ambitions with the House’s policies and organisational objectives to ensure a mutually beneficial delivery solution.  The House has numerous event activation spaces ranging from traditional theatrical environments to external spaces where the technical / production overlay is installed bespoke, from scratch.

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 production management experience in a technical production environment including experience in a live theatre and events.
• Project management skills including demonstrated organisational, time management and prioritisation skills, and the ability to manage several events simultaneously, meet strict deadlines and forward plan.
• Demonstrated high level leadership ability in a challenging work environment including conflict management and negotiation skills.   
• Strategic problem solving and analytical skills including creative/lateral thinking and the ability to interpret non technical requests into technical specification information. 
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of WH&S systems and process and interpreting and drafting risk assessments.
• Sound decision making and crisis management skills.
• Ability to draft advanced technical drawings in VectorWorks (or equivalent drawing program). Advanced skills with computerised event management systems experience desirable including Microsoft Word, Excel, EBMS.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing event production budgets.

THE PERKS

The Sydney Opera House gives you access to a fantastic range of benefits including:

• 10% off onsite food and beverage outlets like Opera Bar and First Nations restaurant Midden
• 5-week’s annual leave.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• 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 that 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“>recruitment@sydneyoperahouse.com so we can discuss this further. 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. 

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 d/Deaf and Disabled or with disability, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, neurodiverse, identify as LGBTIQ+ and from other underrepresented groups/communities.

Read more about our DI&B commitments outlined in our Strategy, which works hand in hand with the commitments in our longstanding Reconciliation, Accessibility and Environmental Action plans.

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

Please submit your CV,  in addition applicants will be prompted to answer the following targeted question in the online application platform.

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1. Describe a challenging production or event that you have managed and how you dealt with conflicting deadlines and stakeholder requirements.
2. How do you manage a high-volume workload with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced, multifaceted organisation? What specific approaches or tools do you use?

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.