AddressJob Status: Permanent (Flexible time contract - 30 hour per week)
Salary: Base wage of $30.09 per hour, 13.75% plus scaled penalties and 11% superannuation contributions
Position No: SOH3017
Applications Close: Sunday 9th June 2024
Role Enquiries: ***********@sydneyoperahouse.com
An organisation where diversity of thought & experience is valued, supported & respected.
THE HOUSE
The Sydney Opera House occupies a unique place in the cultural landscape. It is a globally recognised Australian icon synonymous with inspiration and imagination, among the world’s busiest performing arts centres, one of the architectural wonders of the 20th century and the nation’s most visited tourism destination. Driving this incredible place is a team of passionate and dedicated people. Join us in shaping the Opera House’s future and be provided with opportunities to grow and develop while making a positive contribution to our community.
The Opera House is a living work of art. A place of possibility and wonder – on and off the stage. We bring people together to be uplifted, empowered and entertained. As set out in the Sydney Opera House Strategy 2024-26, our ambition is to be Everyone’s House. To make this real, 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
Under the direction of the Production Support Manager and Logistics Team Lead, this position provides day to day logistic services for both internal and external stakeholders to support and deliver events and productions whilst maintaining high quality customer service.
The Logistics team supports all Production Services departments – Staging, Lighting, Sound & AV and the Production Support Warehouse team. Duties of the Logistics Technician include setting function and event spaces for events, overseeing onsite storage if event equipment and providing assistance to other SOH departments to ensure high quality customer service standards are maintained.
Further detailed information about the role and its requirements can be obtained from the role description.
ARE YOU THE ONE?
- Knowledge and experience (at least one year) working in a live theatre or event environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively within teams and across multiple disciplines to ensure completion of work.
- Physical fitness, agility and ability to work at heights. Ability and commitment to work on a rotating shift basis.
- Basic hand and power tool skills and experience.
- Good communication skills and well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of computerised systems and process such as MS Office
THE PERKS
As Australia’s premier cultural institution, tourism destination & a celebrated community meeting place, we are The Sydney Opera House gives you access to a fantastic range of benefits including:
- 10% off onsite food and beverage outlets like Opera Bar and First Nations restaurant Midden
- 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.
- Fitness Passport & complimentary wellbeing programs including Pilates, yoga, circuit classes, physiotherapy sessions as well as other wellbeing initiatives.
- 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
- Complimentary tickets to shows.
- And many more!
OUR FOCUS ON DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING
We are an inclusive employer who recognises that everyone is unique. We welcome you for who you are – as you are, so if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please email us at ***********@sydneyoperahouse.com so we can discuss this further. If you think you’d be a great fit but don’t necessarily tick every box of the role description, please still 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 d/Deaf and Disabled or with disability, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, neurodiverse, identify as LGBTIQ+ and from other underrepresented groups/communities.
Read more about our DI&B commitments outlined in our Strategy, which works hand in hand with the commitments in our longstanding Reconciliation, Accessibility and Environmental Action plans.
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 resume and answer the two following targeted questions in the online application platform.
- Please describe your experience in theatre or live events, and how this experience aligns to the Logistics technician position.
- Please provide an example of when you have provided exceptional customer service, whilst managing competing demands on your time.
A Flex Time Contract role is a permanent role in which the employee works a minimum average of 30 hrs per week, averaged over 52 weeks. Additional hours and overtime will be available at the Managers discretion based on operational requirements.
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.
