Job Status: Full Time, Temporary (18 months)
Salary: Base salary of $49,366 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation contributions
Applications Close: Friday 7th February 2025, 11:59pm
Role Enquiries: — at recruitment@sydneyoperahouse.com
Having trouble applying? Contact encore@sydneyoperahouse.com
An organisation where diversity of thought & experience is valued, supported & respected.
THE HOUSE
For thousands of years, Tubowgule—the land where the Sydney Opera House now stands—has been a place of gathering and belonging. The Opera House continues this rich legacy, embracing and celebrating the diverse cultures of Australia. As a globally recognized icon, it symbolizes inspiration and imagination. Renowned as one of the busiest performing arts centres in the world and an architectural marvel of the 20th century, the Sydney Opera House is also the nation’s most visited tourism destination.
From whimsical musicals to side-splitting comedies, stirring arias to ARIA Award-winners, majestic symphonies to relaxing sundowners, and engaging talks to playful puppet shows—there’s something for everyone.
Behind the magic of the Sydney Opera House is a team of passionate and dedicated individuals. Here, you’ll be surrounded by supportive colleagues who are committed to their work and the iconic building itself. There is nothing quite like it. Join us in shaping the future of the Opera House and discover opportunities for personal and professional growth while making a positive impact on our community.
Drawing on the foundational idea that the Opera House was built to serve the community, our Sydney Opera House Strategy 2024-26 sets out the ambition to be Everyone’s House. To achieve this we are focused on four themes:
- 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
The primary purpose of this role is to assist in the safe and efficient presentation of production and events within our Production team 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 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.
This traineeship will provide the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals as well as gaining knowledge, learning new skills and obtaining hands-on training 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 qualifications at CUA40420 Certificate IV in Live production and Technical Services.
Further detailed information about the role and its requirements can be obtained from the role description.
ARE YOU THE ONE?
Key Responsibilities/skills:
- Ability to work well in an 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.
- Good communication, oral/written, interpersonal and planning skills.
- Able to adopt a flexible, problem solving approach.
- Ability to adhere to company and safety policies, procedures and instructions.
- Enjoys working in a busy and complex live performance environment and in teams
- Able to complete assigned tasks and meet team and presenter service standards.
- Good literacy, numeracy and self-management skills of a level sufficient to complete the qualification
- Ability to prioritise and balance work and study commitments.
To be eligible for a traineeship, applicants must:
- Have completed Year 12 (or equivalent) with a solid achievement in English, Mathematics and technology.
- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have full working rights. (for at least six months prior to applying).
- Be willing to commit to the traineeship agreement. Traineeship duration is 18 months (March 2025- September 2026)
- Applicants must not have completed a qualification equal to or above a Certificate IV level in any similar technical production qualification. For example; completing a Cert IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Degree in any technical production discipline will make you ineligible.
- Willing to commit to the traineeship agreement. Traineeship duration is 18 months (March 2025- September 2026)
Please click here for the Information Package for further details
What we can offer you
The Sydney Opera House gives you access to a fantastic range of benefits including:
- Opportunity to work at Australia’s premier and iconic cultural institution
- 10% off onsite food and beverage outlets like Opera Bar and First Nations restaurant Midden
- 5-week’s annual leave.
- Flexible working arrangements – we know flexibility means different things to different people, so let us know how we can best support you
- 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.
- 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
- Access to complimentary tickets to performances and events.
- Access to reduced parking rates.
- Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport and free circuit classes, yoga, pilates and physiotherapy sessions.
- And many more!
Accessibility, equity and inclusion
The Opera House is an inclusive employer that recognises everyone is unique. The organisation welcomes you for who you are – as you are. So if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact us at recruitment@sydneyoperahouse.com to discuss. Even if you think you’d be a great fit, but don’t necessary tick every box of the role description, please 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 Deaf and Disabled or with disability, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, neurodiverse, identify as LGBTIQ+ and from other underrepresented groups/communities.
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 CV , Cover Letter and Work Portfolio via our online application platform. In addition, you will be prompted to answer the following targeted question
- What about this position has motivated you to apply?
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
