Job Status: Casual
Salary: Base wage of $39.11 per hour, plus $4.80 scaled penalty + $9.11 casual loading. Hours worked on a Sunday will attract a penalty at 100% (Double time) plus 11.5% superannuation contributions
Applications Close: Tuesday 24th September 2024, 11:59pm
Role Enquiries: recruitment@sydneyoperahouse.com
Technical Enquiries: encore@sydneyoperahouse.com
An organisation where diversity of thought & experience is valued, supported & respected.
THE HOUSE
The Sydney Opera House occupies a unique place in the cultural landscape. It is a globally recognised Australian icon synonymous with inspiration and imagination, among the world’s busiest performing arts centres, one of the architectural wonders of the 20th century and the nation’s most visited tourism destination. Driving this incredible place is a team of passionate and dedicated people. Join us in shaping the Opera House’s future and be provided with opportunities to grow and develop while making a positive contribution to our community.
The Opera House is a living work of art. A place of possibility and wonder – on and off the stage. We bring people together to be uplifted, empowered and entertained. As set out in the Sydney Opera House Strategy 2024-26, our ambition is to be Everyone’s House. To make this real, we are focused on four themes that underpin our organisational values (Creativity, Courage, Inclusivity, Integrity, Collaboration and Care):
- Everyone feels welcome here.
- We better understand and connect with the community.
- We are future ready.
- We lead and inspire positive change.
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 provide technical support to the production departments, venue hirers, and wider organisation, as the front line of the Theatre & Precinct department of the Technology portfolio. This position is a multi-skilled theatre technician focussed on supporting the different theatre disciplines including staging, lighting, sound/AV, and recording and broadcast, as well as delivering small-scale events independently. It provides first-level quick-response operational support for theatre systems and infrastructure.
This position is the first responder for all reactive maintenance requests for production related technical assets and will be required to assist with proactive maintenance requirements. It provides exceptional customer service across the business by supporting events, working on projects, managing technical equipment, and assisting with maintenance.
This role upholds relevant technical and WH&S standards and contributes to the development of WH&S awareness. It also contributes to the management, development, and security of technical equipment and assists in the development of skills and standards to meet presenter and SOH expectations.
Further detailed information about the role and its requirements can be obtained from the role description.
ARE YOU THE ONE?
Key Responsibilities/skills:
• Comprehensive skills and experience (minimum 3 years) in several professional production services disciplines including staging, lighting, sound, AV, communications or broadcast.
• Ability to perform key Theare & Precinct duties, including incident response, customer service, and being an interdisciplinary technician on duty, to the highest standard.
• Good working knowledge of communications and signal transport systems, including two-way radios; wired and wireless intercoms; paging and cue light systems; audio and video switchers, routers, and matrices; and IP networks.
• Ability to interpret and create relevant event documents and implement technical requirements.
• Physical fitness, agility and ability to work at heights.
• Ability and commitment to work on a rotating ad hoc shift basis.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively within and to lead small teams and across disciplines to meet event requirements.
THE PERKS
The Sydney Opera House gives you access to a fantastic range of benefits including:
- 10% off onsite food and beverage outlets like Opera Bar and First Nations restaurant Midden
- Access to a range of 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 6 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
- Complimentary tickets to shows.
- And many more!
OUR FOCUS ON DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING
We are an inclusive employer who recognises that everyone is unique. We welcome you for who you are – as you are, so if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please email us at recruitment@sydneyoperahouse.com so we can discuss this further. If you think you’d be a great fit but don’t necessarily tick every box of the role description, please still get in touch.
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 welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders. We welcome and encourage applications from people who are d/Deaf and Disabled or with disability, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, neurodiverse, identify as LGBTIQ+ and from other underrepresented groups/communities.
Read more about our DI&B commitments outlined in our Strategy, which works hand in hand with the commitments in our longstanding Reconciliation, Accessibility and Environmental Action plans.
NEED TO WORK FLEXIBLY?
We know flexibility means different things to different people, let us know how we can best support you to be your best.
SOUND LIKE YOU? APPLY NOW
Please submit your Cover and CV via our online portal, in addition you will be prompted to answer the following targeted question in the online application platform.
What is your experience in delivering world class production and performance elements within a live theatre and events environment?
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.
Your personal information is being collected to enable the Sydney Opera House to assess your suitability for appointment to the position you have applied for. This personal information will be managed in accordance with the Sydney Opera House Privacy Management Policy and Plan
Applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies
