Job Status: Ongoing

Salary: Base salary of $85,586 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation contributions

Applications Close: 11:59pm, 15 May 2025

Role Enquiries: [email protected]

An organisation where diversity of thought & experience is valued, supported & respected.

THE HOUSE

For thousands of years, Tubowgule—the land where the Sydney Opera House now stands—has been a place of gathering and belonging. The Opera House continues this rich legacy, embracing and celebrating the diverse cultures of Australia. As a globally recognized icon, it symbolizes inspiration and imagination. Renowned as one of the busiest performing arts centres in the world and an architectural marvel of the 20th century, the Sydney Opera House is also the nation’s most visited tourism destination.

From whimsical musicals to side-splitting comedies, stirring arias to ARIA Award-winners, majestic symphonies to relaxing sundowners, and engaging talks to playful puppet shows—there's something for everyone.

Behind the magic of the Sydney Opera House is a team of passionate and dedicated individuals. Here, you’ll be surrounded by supportive colleagues who are committed to their work and the iconic building itself. There is nothing quite like it. Join us in shaping the future of the Opera House and discover opportunities for personal and professional growth while making a positive impact on our community.

Drawing on the foundational idea that the Opera House was built to serve the community, our Sydney Opera House Strategy 2024-26 sets out the ambition to be Everyone’s House. To achieve this we are 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.

For more information about the Sydney Opera House please refer to our website.

YOUR NEW ROLE

Under direction of the Production Support Manager, this position provides day-to-day supervision of the Production Support Warehouse Team in providing services for both internal and external stakeholders to support and deliver events and productions, maintaining high quality customer service. This role is operational and will spend time on the floor carrying out warehouse duties, as well as undertaking administrative warehouse tasks. This role may require availability across a seven day spread to meet operational requirements.

Further detailed information about the role and its requirements can be obtained from the role description.

ARE YOU THE ONE?

Key Responsibilities/skills:

• In consultation with the Production Support Manager, ensure the Production Support Warehouse Team are appropriately resourced to safely and efficiently deliver, prepare, and manage equipment and technical requirements for venue, foyer, and production requirements in a multi-venue performing arts centre.

• Manage bookings within the equipment booking system to ensure production requirements are fulfilled, whilst mitigating potential equipment shortages.

• Document processes and practices to ensure the uniform completion of warehouse tasks.

• Oversee transport of production equipment from offsite warehouses to the Sydney Opera House.

• Understand and promote the safety protocols at Sydney Opera House by ensuring all policies and guidelines are followed.

• Under guidance of the Production Support Manager, provide day-to-day supervision, coaching and motivation of staff.

• Contribute to the effective and efficient delivery of services to stakeholders.

What we can offer you

The Sydney Opera House gives you access to a fantastic range of benefits including:

• Opportunity to work at Australia’s premier and iconic cultural institution

• 10% off onsite food and beverage outlets like Opera Bar and First Nations restaurant Midden

• 5-week’s annual leave for all ongoing and temporary staff.

• 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 (aka ‘SEALs’) and more.

• Working for an organisation with a 6 Star Green Star Performance Rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).

• Working for an organisation who has committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

• Access to complimentary tickets to performances and events.

• Access to reduced parking rates.

• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport and free circuit classes, yoga, pilates and physiotherapy sessions.

• And many more!

Accessibility, equity and inclusion

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 at [email protected] to discuss. Even if you think you’d be a great fit, but don’t necessary tick every box of 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. We welcome and encourage applications from people who are Deaf and Disabled or with disability, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, neurodiverse, identify as LGBTIQ+ and from other underrepresented groups/communities.

NEED TO WORK FLEXIBLY?

We know flexibility means different things to different people, let us know how we can best support you to be your best.

SOUND LIKE YOU? APPLY NOW

Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter via our online application platform, detailing your relevant experience in the entertainment & arts industry; in particular in the preparation and use of technical equipment for events In addition, you will be prompted to answer the following targeted questions

1. Detail your relevant experience working as a member of, or leading small teams to deliver time critical outcomes?
   
2. Detail your experience using digital systems to track bookings for equipment, including any experience in the maintenance or administration of these systems.
   
3. Do you currently hold a NSW Medium Rigid truck license?
   
4. Do you currently hold a National License to Perform High Risk Work - Forklift?
   
5. Do you currently hold a unit of competency to undertake Test & Tagging of electrical equipment?

To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must have existing Australian work rights. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Pre-Employment Health Assessment. The assessment seeks information only relevant to performing the inherent requirements of the job, it remains strictly confidential and applicants will be informed of the result.

Your personal information is being collected to enable the Sydney Opera House to assess your suitability for appointment to the position you have applied for. This personal information will be managed in accordance with the Sydney Opera House Privacy Management Policy and Plan

Applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies