Job Status : Full Time, Ongoing Salary: Base salary of $124,167 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation contributions Applications Close: Sunday 1 st December 2024, 11:59pm Role Enquiries: at recruitmentsydneyoperahouse.com Having trouble applying? Contact encoresydneyoperahouse.com 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 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. The role will assist in managing event allocations and workloads, participate in strategic event scoping as required, as well as overseeing the wellbeing and professional development of the team’s Production Coordinators. Further detailed information about the role and its requirements can be obtained from the role description. 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 like Opera Bar and First Nations restaurant Midden 5-week’s annual leave. Flexible working arrangements – we know flexibility means different things to different people, so let us know how we can best support you 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 & 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 recruitmentsydneyoperahouse.com 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 Cover Letter via our online application platform. In addition, you will be prompted to answer the following targeted question What has motivated you to apply? What skills and experience do you have that will help the Production Management Team meet its service obligations and the House its strategic objectives? Please detail an example of a time where you had to line manage a colleague. How did you approach it? What was the outcome? Please detail an example of a time when you had to implement an organisational policy / directive under challenging circumstances. How did you determine the priorities? What was the outcome? Please outline your techniques for managing priorities and workload to ensure that you meet your service obligations in a sustainable / long term manner? 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