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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 lighting. The role is customer focused and supports performers to achieve excellence in their field, drawing on high level technical skills, operational experience and comprehensive understanding of lighting equipment and systems. Although not directly responsible for operation of equipment, this role is pivotal in the support of operators by ensuring the technical systems are maintained and documented and WHS standards are upheld.
Responsibilities
- Ensure technical systems are maintained and documented.
- Uphold WHS standards.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience in working conditions of a live theatre environment or a related industry.
- Demonstrated general technical understanding, skills, and experience in lighting.
- Understanding of the requirements of live theatre and the performing arts industry.
- Physical fitness, agility, and ability to work at heights.
- Ability and commitment to work on a rotating shift basis.
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively within teams and across multiple disciplines.
- Good communication skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Existing Australian work rights.
- Satisfactory National Police Check.
- Satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment.
Skills
- Basic theory and understanding of lighting concepts such as focussing and patching.
- Lighting effects.
Work Type
- Casual
- Rotating shift basis
Experience Level
- 1 year
Salary/Compensations
- Base wage of $33.11 per hour plus 23.3% Casual Loading, 14% Scale Penalty and 12% Superannuation Contributions
Benefits
- 10% off onsite food and beverage outlets like Opera Bar and First Nations restaurant Midden.
- Access to salary packaging and discounted health insurance.
- 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 (SEALs) and more.
- Fitness Passport and complimentary wellbeing programs including pilates, yoga, circuit classes, physiotherapy sessions as well as other wellbeing initiatives.
- Working for an organisation with a 6 Start Green Star performance rating from the Green Building Council of Australia.
- 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, 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. So if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact us as recruitment@sydneyoperahouse.com to discuss.
- 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.