Full time
$33.35 p/h (inc scaled penalties) + 10.5% Super
Job Status/Salary: Ongoing, Flex-Time Contract 30 OR Ongoing, Full-Time Contract – please see below for further details
Position No: SOH2059
Applications Close: Sunday 29th January 2023, 11:59pm
Role Enquiries: Hayley Paris at recruitment@sydneyoperahouse.com
Technical Enquiries: Jobs NSW Helpdesk on 1800 562 679
We are also considering applications from inter-state candidates and will consider relocation assistance for the right candidate.
An organisation where diversity of thought & experience is valued, supported & respected.
THE HOUSE
The Sydney Opera House is the place to discover the best of performing arts and culture.
From whimsical musicals to side-splitting comedies, arias to ARIA Award-winners, symphonies to sundowners and talks, and backstage tours to playful puppet shows. It’s all waiting for you.
Working at the Sydney Opera House you will be surrounded by supportive and hardworking teams who are passionate about the work they do and the iconic building they work in.
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.
For more information about the Sydney Opera House please refer to our website.
YOUR NEW ROLE
This position works as part of a team, providing staging technical services to presenters that meet the Sydney Opera House standards.
This position works with clients to support and deliver events and productions, maintaining high quality customer service at all times.
The role contributes to the maintenance and security of technical equipment, venues and upholds WHS standards.
For more information about this role, please refer to the role description.
JOB STATUS / SALARY OPTIONS
Option 1
- Full Time (an average of 38 ordinary hours per week, over a 4-week period).
- Regular time hourly rate of $33.35 (inclusive of scaled penalties).
- Sunday hourly rate applies.
- Overtime where applicable.
- 10.5% superannuation contributions.
Option 2
- Flexible Time Contract 30 / FTC 30 (an average of 30 ordinary hours per week, over a 12-month period).
- Regular time hourly rate of $33.35 (inclusive of scaled penalties).
- Sunday hourly rate applies.
- Overtime where applicable.
- 10.5% superannuation contributions.
ARE YOU THE ONE?
We are looking for someone with:
- Knowledge and experience (at least 1 year) working in a live theatre or event environment.
- Demonstrated general technical understanding, skills and experience in staging and of the requirements of live theatre and the performing arts industry.
- Basic hand and power tool skills and experience are desirable.
- Current driver’s license (Class C) and forklift license are desirable.
- 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.
- Good communication skills and well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to abide by Opera House policies, particularly WHS procedures, including manual handling techniques.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of computer related technology.
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
- 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 please create a profile at https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/ and include the following documents with their applications:
- An up-to-date resume (of no more than five pages).
- (Optional) A cover letter, addressing suitability for the role (of no more than one page)
In addition, applicants will be prompted to answer the following two targeted questions in the online application platform:
- Why do you want to work at the Sydney Opera House?
- What experience do you have in staging?
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+.
To ensure you have the best opportunity to be considered, if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us at recruitment@sydneyoperahouse.com or by calling 02 9250 7743.
Applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.
