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About the Role

Join the Creative Pulse of the Sydney Opera House! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in the energy of live performance, loves working with artists, and enjoys making complex events happen behind the scenes. Sydney Opera House Presents (SOHP) is the Opera House's in-house programming department, delivering more than 150 events annually across Contemporary Music, Talks & Ideas, Children, Families & Creative Learning, Dance, Classical Music, Contemporary Performance, First Nations performance, Cinema screenings, and Festivals. Work alongside passionate producers, venue managers, and creatives, while collaborating with artists and facilitators from all walks of life. If you’re highly organised, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love the buzz of making things happen, we want to hear from you. Be part of a place where creativity comes alive.

Responsibilities

Deliver more than 150 events annually across Contemporary Music, Talks & Ideas, Children, Families & Creative Learning, Dance, Classical Music, Contemporary Performance, First Nations performance, Cinema screenings, and Festivals.
Collaborate with artists and facilitators from all walks of life.
Provide high-level administrative and operational support in busy, fast-paced settings.
Work independently and collaboratively.

Requirements

Passion for the performing arts, with experience supporting artists in arts, production, stage management, travel, logistics, or artist liaison environments.
Proven ability to provide high-level administrative and operational support in busy, fast-paced settings while remaining calm under pressure.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused approach and experience engaging effectively with artists and stakeholders.
Excellent organisational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of databases/event management software.
Knowledge of procurement processes.
Knowledge of budgeting and financial management.
Valid WWCC clearance.
Existing Australian work rights.
Satisfactory National Police Check.
Satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment.

Skills

Microsoft Office
Databases/event management software
Procurement processes
Budgeting
Financial management
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Organisational skills
Time management
Attention to detail

Location

Sydney

Work Type

Full Time
Ongoing
Temporary

Experience Level

Entry Level

Salary/Compensations

Base salary of $81,993 per annum plus 12% Superannuation Contributions

Benefits

10% off onsite food and beverage outlets
5 weeks’ annual leave for all ongoing and temporary staff
Access to salary packaging
Discounted health insurance
Access to professional development programs
Access to staff engagement initiatives
Staff community groups
Fitness Passport
Complimentary wellbeing programs
Complimentary tickets to shows

About the Company

The Sydney Opera House occupies a unique place in the cultural landscape. A globally recognised icon synonymous with inspiration and imagination, it’s one of the world’s busiest performing arts centres, the nation’s premier tourism destination and a World Heritage masterpiece that belongs to the people of NSW.
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 2024-2026, 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.
Working for an organisation with a 6 Star Green Star performance rating from the Green Building Council of Australia.
Working for an organisation committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the world’s first arts organisation to join the UN’s Global Compact, an international sustainability initiative designed to build a better future for us all.

Equal Opportunity

An organisation where diversity of thought and experience is valued, supported and respected.
The Opera House is an inclusive employer that recognises everyone is unique. The organisation welcomes you for who you are – as you are.
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, people who are d/Deaf and/or with disability, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, neurodiverse, refugees and the LGBTQIA+ community.