About Opera Australia Opera Australia is one of the world’s most celebrated opera companies with an ambition to bring an Australian stamp to sharing great stories through music and song, and with a commitment to develop and nurture new generations of Australian talent on and off the stage. Opera Australia currently presents up to 500 performances to more than 650,000 people annually including operas, musicals and concerts, predominantly in our two performance homes: the Sydney Opera House on Gadigal land and the Arts Centre Melbourne on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung land. Opera Australia also stages exceptional and critically acclaimed performances in other venues in Australia’s major cities and regional communities across the country – from Warrnambool to Wyong and Burnie to Bendigo. Led by CEO Fiona Allan, Opera Australia is one of the biggest performing arts employers in Australia’s $14.7 billion arts and entertainment sector. Our company includes opera singers, conductors, orchestral musicians, coaches and repetiteurs with teams also working in the areas of scenic construction and painting, lighting, design, direction, wardrobe, wig-making, management and administration. Opera Australia is resident at the Sydney Opera House and our Orchestra performs in the Joan Sutherland Theatre with both Opera Australia and The Australian Ballet. Our Chorus is regarded as one of the world’s finest. For more information about OA please visit opera.org.au Expression of Interest The Wig, Hair & Make-up Artist is responsible for applying make-up in accordance with the designer’s instructions, ensuring that each look aligns with the creative vision. Additionally, this role involves the placement and removal of headpieces and wigs during rehearsal and performance periods, playing a crucial part in the overall production. Join us in bringing artistic visions to life Responsibilities • Wig Preparation: Help style and prepare wigs for our artists, ensuring every detail enhances our productions. • Wig Dressing: Dress and maintain wigs for performers to support our artistic vision. • Makeup Application: Bring your artistic flair to life by applying makeup that transforms our performers into their characters. • Artistic Makeup: Align your makeup application with the Designer/Director's vision to elevate our performances. About You • Demonstrated experience working with wigs, hair and make-up for a minimum of 1 year • Excellent communication skills • Demonstrated ability to work with creative and technical personnel and performers • Ability to work under pressure, using tact, diplomacy and flexibility • Knowledge and understanding of safe work practices What we offer Being Australia’s National opera company, we are committed to fostering a safe and collaborative environment for all. Our values are Curious, Creative, Collaborative, Brave, and Inclusive, and we are dedicated to supporting your journey at OA. • Hybrid and flexible work environment • Strong diversity and inclusion priority • Employee Assistance Program • Complimentary tickets to select Opera Australia shows If this sounds like you then click 'Apply' to send through your CV. Applications close on the 15 November 2024. For any enquiries about this role, please contact our People team at Peopleopera.org.au Opera Australia is committed to enabling and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. Our team come from all walks of life. We acknowledge that all individual differences, life experiences, self-expression, and talent represent our culture and reputation of Opera Australia. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression.