DescriptionJob Status: Full Time, Ongoing
Salary: Base salary of $122,274 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation contributions
Applications Close: Tuesday 3rd December 2024, 11:59pm
Role Enquiries: --- at recruitment@sydneyoperahouse.com
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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. 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
The role provides expert leadership for the delivery of events and account management services. It ensures that the account management capabilities of the Opera House are aligned with our artistic vision and strategic goals.
The role leads and manages a team of specialists, ensuring that they provide outstanding customer service to all hirers and stakeholders. This role establishes and maintains supportive, high quality relationships to assist in ensuring that requirements are clearly communicated and delivered.
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:
Demonstrated experience in leading and building teams including training and mentoring, staff development programs, performance management and resource allocation.
Broad range of experience in theatre and event management. This Includes company/stage/production management, skills/experience in all types of events including business/corporate, exhibitions, entertainment, festivals, government/civic, community, functions, sporting and performing arts events, including organisation requirements, conduct and planning.
Tertiary qualifications and/or substantial experience in event management
Demonstrated high level leadership ability in a challenging work environment including conflict management and negotiation skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and capacity for self-motivation.
Outstanding attention to detail and project management skills for managing multiple events simultaneously, meeting strict deadlines and forward planning while maintaining an overview of the integration of event projects with interconnected activity.
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 recruitment@sydneyoperahouse.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 about this position has motivated you to apply?
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