AddressOpera 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
About the role
We are looking for a Company Administrator to support ongoing Productions throughout 2024. You will be responsible for supporting the Team in the development of opera productions and other projects produced by Opera Australia to high artistic and technical standards. This role involves regular evening and weekend work whilst in season.
This is a 6-month fixed term role.
Key areas of focus
- The role will coordinate the requirements of the performing company and the production requirements in the rehearsal room and at venues as required.
- Provide administrative support on a variety of production planning and delivery activities and ensure a consistent approach to the delivery of productions.
- Act as liaison and first point of contact, ensuring the effective and timely communication of information to producers, production managers, artists, creatives, orchestra, staff, and crew as required.
- Support the development of all production related documentation including production schedules, delivery and contingency plans and any other project specific requirements.
- Support the Productions team in meeting stakeholder needs through various administrative support functions.
- Coordinate the replacement of cast or alternative artists or crew.
- Create seasonal briefing documents for performers, creatives, staff and crew, including any site or venue orientations / inductions / transportation.
- Liase with agents and artists to book international & interstate travel arrangements.
- Manage the travel requirements for interstate tours of all company members.
- Create and maintain relevant access requirements for different venues across the year.
- Roster the Company Office Team across the season to cover all rehearsals and performances.
- Experience in a similar role providing administrative support and/or coordinating project activities, ideally in a production environment
- Demonstrated ability to work with creative and technical personnel and performers
- Experience managing competing stakeholder priorities and providing cross functional support to a high standard
- High levels of computer literacy (Word, Excel) and database experience
- Sound organisational and administrative skills with a strong attention to detail
- Knowledge of software including iPOS, ArtsVision, Smartsheet and Tessitura
- Drivers licence
- Experience managing multiple demands at once
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, subject to production requirements
- Strong diversity and inclusion priority
- Generous Leave Policy including First Nation's Cultural & Ceremonial Leave, Cultural & Religious Holiday Leave, Education Leave, Women's Health Leave, Gender Affirmation Leave, and more
- 16 weeks' paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted private health insurance
- Access to salary packaging through SmartSalary
- Discounted retail goods through our Swag Rewards platform and other affiliated businesses
- Complimentary tickets to select Opera Australia shows
Applications close on the 14 May 2024.
For any enquiries about this role, please contact our People team at ******@opera.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.
