Job Status: Ongoing, Flex Time (30 hours per week)
Salary: Base wage of $30.45 per hour , 13.75% scaled penalties, plus overtime & 11% superannuation contributions. When working Sundays, Public Holidays and Overtime payment is at base hourly with other payment conditions applied
Position No: SOH2326
Role Closes: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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
The Sydney Opera House is the number one tourist destination and the busiest Performing Arts centre in the Country. We are able to achieve this because of our incredibly hardworking and passionate people. Be part of shaping our future where you will be provided with opportunities to grow and develop while making a positive contribution to our community.
For more information about the Sydney Opera House please refer to our website.
YOUR NEW ROLE
This position works as part of a team to deliver the highest technical Sound & AV services. The role is customer-focused and supports performers to achieve excellence in their field. You will play a vital part in helping achieve this through our team roles such as Stage Technician and RF Technician. Within this role, you will contribute to the care and security of technical equipment at the Opera House whilst upholding the standards within the Production Services portfolio to meet presenter and SOH expectations.
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 skills and experience in sound and audio-visual technical services and understanding of the working conditions of the live theatre and the performing arts industry.
- Strong foundational knowledge of signal flow and system interconnect topologies concerning audio-visual event equipment.
- Physical fitness, agility and ability to work at heights.
- Ability and commitment to work on a rotating shift basis.
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively within teams and across multiple disciplines to ensure completion of work.
- Commitment to abide by the Opera House policies, particularly WHS procedures and manual handling techniques.
THE PERKS
The Sydney Opera House gives you access to a fantastic range of benefits including:
- Flexible working arrangements.
- 5 weeks annual leave.
- 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 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 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. Read more about our DI&B commitments outline in our Strategy, which works 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 LGBTIQ+.
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
Applicants are asked to please create a profile at https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au and follow the prompts which will include uploading an up to date resume..
In addition, applicants will be prompted to answer the two following targeted questions in the online application platform.
- Outline your experience in preparing, delivering and operating sound systems for large-scale productions including a brief description of the technology used and the team that you worked with.
- Describe 3 personal attributes that you consider important to successful event delivery.
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.
