Job Status : Full Time, Ongoing
Salary: Base salary of $124,167 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation contributions
Applications Close: Sunday 1st December 2024, 11:59pm
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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.
Behind the magic of the Sydney Opera House is a team of passionate and dedicated individuals. 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. YOUR NEW ROLE This role is responsible for providing senior-level production management services to all hirers at Sydney Opera House and to assist the Head of Department in the management of the Production Management team and its workload.
Event Production Management: This role interprets and communicates the artistic requirements of productions into cost-effective technical solutions. This role provides a single point interface for technical production services for clients and staff and effectively manages the collection, storage and distribution of technical production information to ensure the successful delivery of an event.
Deputy Head of Department: This role assists the Head of Production Management in ensuring the production management team provides outstanding customer service to all hirers and stakeholders. The role maintains supportive, high-quality relationships to ensure requirements are clearly communicated and delivered in alignment with our artistic vision and strategic goals.
ARE YOU THE ONE? The ideal candidate will have:
Minimum of five years production management or equivalent experience in a technical production environment including experience in live theatre and events. Demonstrated skills in management of a team, including setting professional development milestones and strategies. Project management skills including demonstrated organisational, time management and prioritisation skills, and the ability to manage several events simultaneously, meet strict deadlines and forward plan. Demonstrated high level leadership ability in a challenging work environment including conflict management and negotiation skills. Strategic problem solving and analytical skills including creative/lateral thinking and the ability to interpret non-technical requests into technical specification information. Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Understanding of WH&S legislation, systems, process. Experience interpreting and drafting risk assessments. Sound decision making and crisis management skills. Ability to draft advanced technical drawings in VectorWorks (or equivalent drawing program) Advanced skills with computerised event management systems experience desirable including Microsoft Word, Excel, EBMS. Demonstrated experience developing and managing event production budgets. 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 5-week's annual leave. Flexible working arrangements. Access to a range of professional development programs and staff engagement initiatives. Access to complimentary tickets to performances and events. Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives. ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 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.
SOUND LIKE YOU? APPLY NOW Please submit your CV and Cover Letter via our online application platform. In addition, you will be prompted to answer targeted questions regarding your motivation to apply and relevant experiences.
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.
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