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About the Role
This role works as part of a team to deliver the highest technical services in the field of staging. The role is customer focused and supports performers to achieve excellence in their field, drawing on high level of skills and experience as a technical operator and a formidable aptitude for, and comprehensive understanding of, staging equipment and systems. This role leads small technical teams to deliver outstanding theatre and entertainment production services to clients. This role upholds relevant technical and WHS standards and contributes to the ongoing development of WHS awareness at the Opera House. It also contributes to the management, development, care and security of the technical equipment at the Opera House and assists in the development of skills and standards within the Production & Events portfolio that meet presenter and SOH expectations.
Responsibilities
- Deliver the highest technical services in the field of staging.
- Support performers to achieve excellence.
- Lead small technical teams to deliver outstanding theatre and entertainment production services.
- Uphold relevant technical and WHS standards.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of WHS awareness.
- Contribute to the management, development, care and security of technical equipment.
- Assist in the development of skills and standards within the Production & Events portfolio.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience in professional staging services.
- Ability to set and construct staging equipment and scenery by following plans and other documentation.
- Experience in operation of all staging machinery and equipment including fly systems and stage lifts.
- Waagner-Biro CAT4 and State Automation State 5 capability.
- Ability to lead small teams to execute an effective and efficient outcome.
- Ability to interpret and create relevant event documents and implement technical staging production requirements.
- Physical fitness, agility and ability to work at heights.
- Ability to work on a rotating shift basis.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively within teams and across multiple disciplines.
- Commitment to abide by Opera House policies, particularly WHS procedures including manual handling techniques.
- Existing Australian work rights.
- Satisfactory National Police Check.
- Satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment.
Skills
- Technical operator skills
- Staging equipment and systems knowledge
- Team leadership
- Interpreting and creating event documents
- Implementing technical staging production requirements
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- WHS procedures
- Manual handling techniques
- Dogging (desirable)
Location
- Sydney
Work Type
- Full Time
- Flex Time Contract
Experience Level
- Minimum 3 years
Salary/Compensations
- Base wage of $42.99 per hour plus 15.25% scale penalty and 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
- Access to staff engagement initiatives
- Staff community groups
- Fitness Passport
- Complimentary wellbeing programs
- Working for an organisation with a 6 STAR Green Performance rating
- Working for an organisation committed to the United Nations 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.
- One of the world’s busiest performing arts centres.
- The nation’s premier tourism destination.
- A World Heritage masterpiece that belongs to the people of NSW.
- An organisation where diversity of thought and experience is valued, supported and respected.
- A place of possibility and wonder – on and off the stage.
- We bring people together to be uplifted, empowered and entertained.
- Our ambition is to be Everyone’s House.
- 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.
- Committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
- The world’s first arts organisation to join the UN’s Global Compact, an international sustainability initiative.
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.
- If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact us.
- Even if you think you’d be a great fit, but don’t necessarily tick every box in 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, people who are d/Deaf and/or with disability, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, neurodiverse, refugees and the LGBTQIA+ community.