Job Status: Full-time, Ongoing
Salary: Base salary of $ 103,454 per annum, plus 9.5% superannuation contributions
Position No: SOH1719
Applications Close: Sunday, 6 June 2021, 11:59pm
Role Enquiries: recruitment@sydneyoperahouse.com
Technical Enquiries: Jobs NSW Helpdesk on 1800 562 679
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.
For more information about the Sydney Opera House please refer to our website.
YOUR NEW ROLE
The position holder is responsible for leading, supervising and developing technical teams to deliver outstanding sound and audio visual production for the diverse range of performances and events that are held at the Sydney Opera House. A Sound Supervisor leads, mentors and supports fellow team members, ensuring production compliance with appropriate policies and procedures,. This position delivers relevant technical standards and works collaboratively within the production team to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of services, including contributing to the rostering and charging of staff and equipment to meet business demands and EA requirements. This position ensures compliance with relevant technical and WHS standards and contributes to the ongoing development of WHS awareness at Sydney Opera House.
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:
- Comprehensive skills and experience (minimum 5 years) in live the theatre/entertainment industry.
- High Level of technical expertise, comprehensive skills and experience in all aspects of sound operation and design.
- Demonstrated high-level supervisory skills, including a demonstrated track record of event delivery and a thorough knowledge of supervisory responsibilities under WHS.
- Great communication, team building, and interpersonal skills.
- Great organisational, analytical and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and prioritise work.
- Numerical ability and lateral thinking.
- Physical fitness, agility and ability to work at heights, good hearing and vision.
- Flexibility and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of computer related-technologies including design tools, networking protocols and Audio over IP implementation.
BENEFITS & CULTURE
Being Australia’s premier cultural institution, tourism destination and 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
- 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 that has committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
- And many more!
Sydney Opera House welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, people with disability, refugee status and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
We seek to provide workplace adjustments at all relevant stages of the recruitment process such as interpreters, alternative formats or other access supports. You can specify in the application form if you require any adjustments or please ask us at any stage. If you need to contact us about making workplace adjustments during the recruitment process please send an email to recruitment@sydneyoperahouse.com or call us on 02 9250 7743.
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.
- Describe 3 attributes of leading teams that you consider important to ensure successful event delivery.
- Outline your experience in planning, delivering and running the sound systems for a large scale production including a brief overiview of technology used, design process and the team that you led.
Applicants MUST 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.
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.
Applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.
