Job Status: Full Time, Ongoing
Salary: Base salary of $145,469 per annum, plus 11% superannuation contributions
Position No: SOH2205
Applications Close: Tuesday 8th August, 11:59pm
Role Enquiries: 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
At the Sydney Opera House you will be surrounded by supportive and hardworking teams who are filled with passion and creativity. 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.
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 LGBTQI+.
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, guidance for trans or gender diverse applicants, interpreters or other access supports or specific interview availability times and more.
For more information about the Sydney Opera House please refer to our website.
YOUR NEW ROLE
The Senior Project Manager (Theatre & Systems) will form part of an integrated multi-disciplinary projects team within the Building, Security and Safety Portfolio and will be responsible for project managing the entire lifecycle of theatre projects from feasibility and planning through to delivery and handover in accordance with Sydney Opera House and Government requirements.
Working closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders across lighting, staging, sound and technology, as well as contract and asset managers, this role identifies areas of improvement within the current venues. By staying up-to-date with production and performing arts technology and best practice, and understanding the growing needs of performers and hirers as well as upcoming projects at SOH, the role will ensure that our venues are in a state of continuous improvement and meet the expectations of patrons, hirers and performers of a world class performing arts precinct.
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:
- Tertiary qualifications in a field related to engineering, building, construction or theatre systems and relevant industry experience
- Highly advanced technical skills in theatre systems, and knowledge of current and emerging industry best practice in theatre systems and recording and broadcast. Engineering and/or building services knowledge would also be favourable, including BCA and DDA.
- Proven record of success delivering building and theatre projects, and advanced project management skills, including in planning, design management, stakeholder management and procurement.
- Knowledge of and experience working in a political environment, including the ability to think strategically and tactically and experience in considering and providing recommendations on sensitive issues.
- Substantial relationship management ability/experience, including with consultants/contractors with strong diplomacy, consultant/contractor management and interpersonal and influencing skills and experience.
- Strong interpersonal, influencing, coaching and mentoring skills and ability.
- Experience working in a political environment, including the ability to think strategically and tactically and experience in considering and providing recommendations on sensitive issues.
- Information management and documentation skills including experience in procedure development and administration.
- Advanced communication skills, including an extremely strong ability to translate technical concepts for a non-technical audience.
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 weeks 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 5 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
- Up to date resume of no more than five pages
- Address their suitability in a cover letter of no more than one page
In addition, applicants will be prompted to answer the following two targeted questions in the online application platform, 300 words maximum per question.
- Please outline your experience in delivering complex projects, with particular focus on those related to theatre and/or signal transport systems, in a live, public access environment. Provide project specific examples and detail how you personally contributed to the successful outcome of those projects
- Please outline your experience in engaging with and managing multiple specialist stakeholders who often have competing interests. Include details of techniques that you have previously used to balance these competing interests and documentation strategies for recording key outcomes.
Applicants are required to create a profile and submit their application electronically for this position at https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/. Only applicants who apply online and include the requested documentation will be considered for this position, unless otherwise discussed.
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.
