Full time
$43.39 p/h (inc scaled penalties) + 10.5% Super
Job Status / Salary: Ongoing, Flex-Time Contract (FTC 30) OR Ongoing, Full-Time Contract available – please see below for further details
Position No: SOH2058
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Tuesday 31st January 2023
Role Enquiries: Hayley Paris at recruitment@sydneyoperahouse.com
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 musicals to comedies, ARIA Award-winners and symphonies to sundowners and talks, backstage tours and puppet shows. It’s all waiting for you!
When you join our team, you will be surrounded by supportive and hardworking people 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 provided with opportunities to grow and achieve while making a positive contribution to our community.
Our vision for diversity, inclusion and belonging is that the Sydney Opera House – who we are and everything we do – reflects and respects the diversity of the community.
For more information about the Sydney Opera House, please refer to our website.
YOUR NEW 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 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.
For more information about each 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 $43.39 (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 $43.39 (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 technical experience in either Staging in a live theatre or event environment.
- 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 machinery, systems and equipment relevant to the role.
- Relevant licenses and qualifications (highly desirable).
- Ability to lead a small team to execute effective and efficient outcomes.
- Ability to interpret and create relevant documentation and implement technical production requirements.
- Physical fitness, agility and ability to work at heights.
- Ability and commitment to work on a rotating shift basis.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Commitment to abide by Opera House policies, particularly WHS procedures including manual handling techniques.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of computer-related technology.
IN RETURN YOU WILL RECEIVE
- Overtime, penalties and TOIL for additional hours worked.
- Five weeks annual leave.
- Access to a range of internal and external professional development programs and staff engagement initiatives.
- Involvement in staff community groups like SOH Pride, First Nations Staff Network, Sustainable Environmental Action Leaders 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 and who has committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
- Relocation allowance may be provided for the successful candidate.
- And much more!
DOES THIS 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.
