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About the Role

This role works alongside presenters, performers, and technical colleagues to deliver high-quality production services and exceptional customer experiences. You will coordinate small technical teams, support the maintenance and security of technical equipment, and contribute to building capability and excellence across Production Services.

Responsibilities

Coordinate small technical teams.
Support the maintenance and security of technical equipment.
Contribute to building capability and excellence across Production Services.
Deliver high-quality production services and exceptional customer experiences.
Interpret technical production requirements.
Prepare and use event documentation.
Collaborate effectively with touring engineers and production teams.
Deliver high-quality sound outcomes that meet client and audience expectations.
Coordinate or guide small teams.
Build positive and respectful working relationships.
Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Apply sound judgement and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
Work a rotating roster.
Manage competing priorities under pressure.
Undertake physically demanding tasks including working at heights.
Use relevant technologies effectively.
Contribute to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace through compliance with WHS requirements and safe work practices.

Requirements

At least five years’ experience in professional live sound production, ideally within performing arts, live entertainment or event environments.
Demonstrated capability in FOH and monitor mixing across a range of performance genres.
Demonstrated technical expertise in sound system setup, operation and pack-down.
Demonstrated technical expertise in audio system design and engineering.
Demonstrated technical expertise in digital audio transport systems.
Demonstrated technical expertise in AoIP protocols.
Demonstrated technical expertise in IP/Wi-Fi networks.
Demonstrated technical expertise in radio frequency coordination.
Demonstrated technical expertise in industry-standard audio mixing platforms.
Existing Australian work rights.
Satisfactory National Police Check.
Satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment.

Skills

FOH mixing
Monitor mixing
Sound system setup
Sound system operation
Sound system pack-down
Audio system design
Audio system engineering
Digital audio transport systems
AoIP protocols
IP/Wi-Fi networks
Radio frequency coordination
Audio mixing platforms
Technical production interpretation
Event documentation preparation
Collaboration with touring engineers
Collaboration with production teams
Team coordination
Team guidance
Relationship building
Effective communication
Sound judgement
Problem-solving
Roster work
Priority management
Working at heights
WHS compliance
Safe work practices

Location

Sydney

Work Type

Flexible Time
30 hours per week
Ongoing

Experience Level

At least five years’ experience in professional live sound production

Salary/Compensations

Base wage of $43.50 per hour plus 13.75% 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
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 2024-2028, 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 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.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences who are committed to collaboration, continuous improvement and creating inclusive, welcoming environments for clients, audiences and colleagues.
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.