ABOUT THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
The Sydney Opera House is an iconic Australian institution that embodies beauty, inspiration and the liberating power of art and ideas.
Our vision is to be as bold and inspiring as the Opera House itself.
Our mission is twofold:
To treasure and renew the Opera House for future generations of artists, audiences and visitors; and
To inspire, and strengthen the community, through everything we do.
For more information about the Sydney Opera House please refer to our website.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role works as part of a team to deliver the highest technical services in the field of staging. The role is customer-focused and supports performers to achieve excellence in their field, drawing on a high level of skills and experience as a technical operator and a formidable aptitude for, and comprehensive understanding of, staging equipment and systems. This role leads small technical teams to deliver outstanding theatre and entertainment production services to clients. This role upholds relevant technical and WHS standards and contributes to the ongoing development of WHS awareness at the Opera House. It also contributes to the management, development, care and security of the technical equipment at the Opera House and assists in the development of skills and standards within the Production & Events portfolio that meet presenter and SOH expectations.
Furthermore, detailed information about the role and its requirements can be obtained from the role description.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Comprehensive skills and experience (minimum 3 years) in professional staging services.
Ability to set and construct staging equipment and scenery by following plans and other documentation for a wide range of performances.
Experience in operation of all staging machinery and equipment including fly systems and stage lifts, including Waagner-Biro CAT4 and State Automation State 5 capability.
Ability and experience in the use of hand and power tools.
National HRW licence in dogging is desirable for this role.
Ability to lead small teams to execute an effective and efficient outcome.
Ability to interpret and create relevant event documents and implement technical staging production requirements.
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.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are asked to include an up to date resume of no more than five pages which clearly details your relevant skills and experience and how they relate to the requirements and capabilities for the role. Applicants are also asked to address their suitability in a covering letter of no more than two pages addressing the following two targeted questions:
Please outline your experience in Staging, specifically in live theatre.
Outline your relevant experience in dealing with high-pressure situations. Highlight what you believe are the most important characteristics that you possess which enable you to succeed a high pressured environment
Applicants MUST create a profile and submit their application electronically for this position at https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/.Only applicants who apply online will be considered for this position. Please contact the Jobs NSW Helpdesk on 1800 562 679 should you have any technical enquiries.
Sydney Opera House welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and people with disability.
To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must have existing Australian work rights.
Applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.
Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Pre-Employment Health Assessment.
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
Job Status: Ongoing, Flexible Time contract – 1560 hours
A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for additional ongoing or temporary roles of the same standard that may become available over the next 18 months.
Position No: SOH1536
Salary: Base wage of $35.83 per hour plus scaled penalty, currently 15.25% and 9.5% superannuation contributions
Applications Close: Tuesday, 28 January 2020, 11:59pm
Enquiries: Warren Sutton, recruitment@sydneyoperahouse.com
Note: Flexible-time employment is a form of employment where employees are contracted for a guaranteed minimum number of ordinary hours annually. For additional information on the conditions of employment please email recruitment@sydneyoperahouse.com .
