Job Status: Full-Time (38 hours per week, includes study time), Temporary (12-month contract)
Salary: Base salary of $51,018 per annum, plus 10.5% superannuation contributions
Position No: SOH2103
Applications Close: Wednesday 8th March 2023, 11:59pm
Role Enquiries: Hayley at recruitment@sydneyoperahouse.com
Technical Enquiries: Jobs NSW Helpdesk on 1800 562 679
Are you interested in the world of Performing Arts, but don’t know how to get involved?
Join the team at The Sydney Opera House and let us teach you the skills to have a fun and fulfilling career in the industry.
THE HOUSE
The Sydney Opera House is an organisation where diversity of thought & experience is valued, supported & respected, and the place to discover the best of performing arts and culture.
From fun musicals to hilarious comedies, talks, puppet shows, backstage tours and symphonies…and lots more! 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 in everything you do and will be provided with opportunities to grow and achieve while belonging 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, and your invited to be part of it all.
For more information about the Sydney Opera House please refer to our website.
YOUR NEW ROLE
This traineeship will provide the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, as well as gaining knowledge, learning new skills and obtaining hands-on training, all whilst working towards a nationally recognised qualification. The traineeship will include a combination of on- and off-the-job learning, as trainees work toward obtaining the qualification CUA40420 Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services.
The primary purpose of this role is to assist in the safe and efficient presentation of production and events within our Lighting department, in order to deliver effective technical production support services.
This role is aimed at people who have not yet commenced their professional careers and are keen to enter the Live Performance industry. This role will support the successful candidate to develop their skills in theatre production and technologies by obtaining a CUA40420 Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services, with a specialist focus on lighting technologies.
Further detailed information about the role and its requirements can be obtained from the role description.
ARE YOU THE ONE?
To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills:
- Ability to work flexibly and enjoy working in a busy live performance environment characterised by high levels of change, adapting, learning and applying skills quickly.
- Enthusiasm and eagerness to learn and progress within the Production & Events industry.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks and meet team and presenter service standards.
- Ability to adhere to company and safety policies, procedures and instructions.
- Literacy, numeracy and self-management skills (of a level sufficient to complete the qualification).
- Good communication, team building, and interpersonal skills.
- Enjoyment from working in teams.
- Ability to prioritise and balance work and study commitments.
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.
- 5-week’s annual leave.
- 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!
To apply, please email Hayley at Recruitment@sydneyoperahouse.com attaching a completed application form (available via the link – https://files.jobs.nsw.gov.au/7d5swj) and your current resume.
Please make sure that the resume contains information on the areas listed below:
- Studies.
- Volunteering experience.
- Any work experience or tasks completed that may be relevant for this role.
- Any hobbies you have that may support your interest in this role.
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+.
We recognise that everyone is unique, and that you might require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply and put your skills forward for consideration. If we can make some adjustments to the SOH recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, or if you would like to further talk about this role and your application, then please email Hayley at Recruitment@sydneyoperahouse.com and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to; support with the application process, alternate application methods, interview setup, physical requirements, interpreters or other access supports or specific interview availability times and more.
Please note, this recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.
