Opera Australia is one of the world’s most celebrated opera companies with an ambition to bring an Australian stamp to sharing great stories through music and song, and with a commitment to develop and nurture new generations of Australian talent on and off the stage. Opera Australia currently presents up to 500 performances to more than 650,000 people annually including operas, musicals and concerts, predominantly in our two performance homes: the Sydney Opera House on Gadigal land and the Arts Centre Melbourne on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung land.
Opera Australia also stages exceptional and critically acclaimed performances in other venues in Australia’s major cities and regional communities across the country – from Warrnambool to Wyong and Burnie to Bendigo. Led by CEO Fiona Allan, Opera Australia is one of the biggest performing arts employers in Australia’s $14.7 billion arts and entertainment sector. Our company includes opera singers, conductors, orchestral musicians, coaches and repetiteurs with teams also working in the areas of scenic construction and painting, lighting, design, direction, wardrobe, wig-making, management and administration.
Opera Australia is resident at the Sydney Opera House and our Orchestra performs in the Joan Sutherland Theatre with both Opera Australia and The Australian Ballet. Our Chorus is regarded as one of the world’s finest.
For more information about OA please visit opera.org.au
The role
Joining OA’s Technical division, our Stage Mechanist will support and handle the construction and operations matters relating to the stage. Liaising with our internal departments as well as the Senior Mechanist Supervisor to ensure the smooth running of the performance – your role will have an active part in ensuring the success and vision of the performance is achieved.
Focus areas
- Organise, set-up, and operate the staging elements of the performance with the help of your team
- Discuss actions and implementation of the actions required after attending production and staff meeting; communicating any issues or ideas to improve the plan
- Be confident with using power tools and hand tools in a safe and responsible manner
- Follow OA’s Work Health and Safety policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the use of equipment and personal safety, identifying and reporting hazards, suggest ideas to improve WHS
About you
- 1-2 years’ experience as a Mechanist
- Exposure to a theatre or live venue environment preferred but not required
- Excellent organisation and communication skills, written and verbal
- Demonstrate ability to work with creative and technical personnel and performers
- Remain flexible and adaptable
- Knowledge and understanding of safe work practices.
- Capable to carry out manual handling tasks and comfortable working at heights
- Practical knowledge on the operation of various stage machinery and construction hand tools
This role is a full-time seasonal position and the successful candidate will be available between 10 June 2024 and 25 August 2024.
Next steps Click apply to submit your CV and cover letter. Applications close on the 14 June 2024.
For any inquiries about this role, please contact our People team at: people@opera.org.au
