Opera Australia (OA) is Australia’s national opera company dedicated to enriching Australia’s cultural life with exceptional opera and musical productions. OA is dedicated to delivering outstanding performances as the resident company at the Arts Centre Melbourne and the Sydney Opera House, and through touring across the country. OA has a range of major projects supporting the future of opera as a contemporary offering, extending the reach of its art-form to new and emerging audiences and of connecting appropriately with specific communities around the nation.
About the role
The Sound and Vision Systems Supervisor is responsible for the supervision and coordination of the Audio Vision Department.
Key areas of focus
- To assess and coordinate the operational requirements in advance of all seasons and put in place all necessary arrangements to ensure suitable logistics support.
- To coordinate with all departments in Opera Australia to ensure effective use of staff and equipment in rehearsals and performances.
- Assist in the scheduling of seasonal & casual staff to meet the production needs of the company; within determined budget, schedule and WHS constraints.
- Coordinate with the Production Managers and monitor a freight schedule and inventory of equipment, ensuring all equipment and required staff are at calls when required.
- Document the sound design, such that it can be remounted in a repertory environment, including the capacity to deliver the production and maintain the integrity of the played-back design.
- Supervise the key operations associated with the staging of productions as required (eg. Bump-in, bump-out, stage orchestral, first changeovers)
- Demonstrate knowledge of theatrical audio equipment, mixing consoles, the rigging of loudspeakers, operations of media servers, rigging of Projection and LED screens and daily or routine maintenance for equipment
- Prepare risk assessments, including sound level predictions for forthcoming seasons in collaboration with the Production Managers and Stage Operations Coordinator, and monitor compliance throughout seasons.
- Manage the daily running and production administrative duties of the Audio and Vision Department, day to day crew rosters changes and other staff related documentation.
- Submit, regular progress reports to the relevant Head of Department and Senior Manager.
- Read and/or complete detailed reference records and Audio & vision show plots as used in specific productions.
Key Selection Criteria
- Tertiary Qualifications in Audio, Vision, or related field is preferred
- 3+ years’ experience in the supply, installation, programming, maintenance and documentation of theatrical audio and vision rigs and designs.
- A flexible, quick organised manner and an inventive creative approach.
- Ability to lead a team of skilled operators in varied and diverse situations where it may not be part of your core skill base
- Intermediate MS office skills including Excel, Photoshop, Outlook
Click “apply” to be taken to our application form for completion. Please submit a CV and covering letter addressing how you have experience in delivering on the key areas of focus for the role.
All Opera Australia employees must be up to date with all doses of the COVID-19 Vaccination prior to their commencement unless a valid exemption is submitted and approved under OA’s vaccination policy and exemption procedure.
Apply: https://opera.org.au/about/jobs/?ja-job=595806
Applications close on the 26 August 2022.
For any inquiries about this role, please contact our HR team at: hr@opera.org.au
