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About the Role

The Senior Archivist will develop and manage the Opera Houses archives collections including the Collected Archive (e.g. the Wolanski Collection) and the NSW State Archives. This role will enhance access to the Sydney Opera House archives by assisting staff and the public with enquiries, and developing and delivering compelling storytelling initiatives including exhibitions. The role will support establishing a Sydney Opera House Collections Management Framework, alongside the Heritage Manager and Senior Collections Officer.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, management and preservation of the Sydney Opera House archival collections, ensuring best-practice standards and legislative compliance.
Develop and implement archives management frameworks, policies, procedures and operational plans to support long-term collection stewardship.
Maintain accurate intellectual and physical control of archives, including cataloguing, description, documentation, location tracking and access management.
Collaborate with Information Management teams to support NSW State Archives requirements, including transfer plans, access directions and archive governance initiatives.
Provide expert advice on archival systems, metadata management, preservation, storage, security, access and risk management.
Manage archive-related projects, budgets, consultants and reporting requirements to meet organisational, statutory and industry standards.
Curate and support exhibitions, online catalogues and public engagement initiatives that promote and enhance access to the Opera House archives.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, researchers, donors and national and international collecting institutions to increase awareness, access and collaboration.

Requirements

Existing Australian work rights.
Satisfactory National Police Check.
Satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment.

Skills

Archival collections development and management
Archives management frameworks, policies, and procedures
Cataloguing, description, and documentation
Metadata management
Preservation and storage
Access management
Risk management
Project management
Budget management
Stakeholder relationship building
Exhibition curation
Public engagement initiatives

Location

Sydney

Work Type

Full Time
Ongoing

Experience Level

Senior

Salary/Compensations

Base salary of $123,850 per annum plus 12% Superannuation Contributions

Benefits

10% off onsite food and beverage outlets
5 weeks’ annual leave
Access to salary packaging
Discounted health insurance
Access to professional development programs
Staff engagement initiatives
Staff community groups
Fitness Passport
Complimentary wellbeing programs
Working for a 6 Star Green Star performance rated organisation
Working for an organisation committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.