Job Status: Full Time, Ongoing

Salary: Base salary of $85,591 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation contributions

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Friday 30 May 2025

Role Enquiries: [email protected]

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

THE HOUSE

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 2024-26, 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.

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

YOUR NEW ROLE

This position is responsible for providing a broad range of specialised Human Resources support and guidance to managers and employees of Sydney Opera House (SOH), in line with organisational policies and procedures as well as legislative requirements. This role is a support to the People & Development team and is often the first point of contact for internal stakeholders across the house as well as external stakeholders.

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

ARE YOU THE ONE?

Key Responsibilities/skills:

Provide business leaders and employees with consistent, high quality, timely, human resources advice, support and solutions and professional human resources services throughout the employee life cycle, including position establishment, recruitment, contracting, on-boarding, probation, and separation. Respond appropriately and promptly to general HR queries whilst managing the HR inbox.

• Provide effective support to the HR & Recruitment team for all employee lifecycle documentation including but not limited to:

• Coordinating the receipt of approvals for new contracts and contract renewals

• Preparing draft employment contracts and employment variations for review and approval by the Business Partnering Team

• Manage the monthly HR Metrics reports and follow up with people leaders for upcoming or outstanding actions

• Assisting in recruitment and on boarding of new employees when required.

• Support the broader People & Development team with designing and delivery initiatives, projects, training programs and/or activities that are rolled out across all business areas.

• Maintain effective employee relations by building and maintaining strong, professional and conciliatory relationships with employees and their representatives.

• Ensure the alignment of all HR systems, processes and programs to achieve strategic and operational business success consistent with SOH values.

• Maintain up to date knowledge of contemporary human resource development, methodologies, changing legislative requirements and initiatives, and industry and HR best practice trends.

THE PERKS

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

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

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

• 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 (aka 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 Star Green Star 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.

• Complimentary tickets to shows.

• And many more!

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 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.

NEED TO WORK FLEXIBLY?
We know flexibility means different things to different people, so let us know how we can support you to be your best.

SOUND LIKE YOU? APPLY NOW

Please submit your cover letter and CV via our online portal. In addition you will be prompted to answer the two following targeted questions in the online application platform.

1. Provide an example of when you managed competing demands whilst supporting a team. What was the situation and how did you determine what was a priority.

2. Describe the importance of team culture and its impacts internally and externally to the Sydney Opera House.

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.

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

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