Producer Children, Families and Creative Learning

Job Status: Ongoing, Full Time
Salary: Base salary of $94,278 per annum plus 11% superannuation contributions
Position No: SOH2334
Role Closes: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Role Enquiries:
Technical Enquiries: Jobs NSW Helpdesk on 1800 562 679
An organisation where diversity of thought & experience is valued, supported & respected.
THE HOUSE
The Sydney Opera House is the number one tourist destination and the busiest Performing Arts centre in the Country. We are able to achieve this because of our incredibly hardworking and passionate people. Be part of shaping our future where you will be provided with opportunities to grow and develop, while making a positive contribution to our community.
For more information about the Sydney Opera House please refer to our .
YOUR NEW ROLE
The Producer, Children, Families and Creative Learning (CFCL) is responsible for the successful and effective management, producing and presentation of performance programs and projects as part of Sydney Opera House’s annual program for kids, Families and students.
Working to the direction of the Head of CFCL, the position manages and delivers performance programs through to a successful completion. This includes generating and monitoring budgets, modelling revenue options, negotiating deals and contracts and project managing the array of internal and external stakeholders involved, in the successful delivery of performances at SOH.
This position works closely with internal production teams and artists and external producers from the commercial, small to medium and independent sector, both in Australia and internationally, across both works in development, performance seasons, and tours across a range of genres including theatre, music, dance, circus, installation, creative workshops and play spaces.
Further detailed information about the role and its requirements can be obtained from the
ARE YOU THE ONE?
We are looking for someone with:
· Demonstrable experience (5 years +) to an adept level developing and producing performance programs and/or arts sector projects at an, autonomous level, within a Venue or Festival context
· Demonstrable broad knowledge of the sector and program management experience with creative projects and performances for young audiences, families or school student markets
· Experience in business and producing management including scoping projects, developing and implementing project business cases, budget creation and management, revenue modelling and budget optimisation across both the commercial and subsidised programming space
· Experience negotiating and preparing contracts with artists, producers and arts organisations
· Experience in managing multiple projects, often with competing priorities, across a range of different teams or departments, with a solutions-focussed attitude
· Strong team, relationship management and collaboration skills coupled with strong oral and written communication skills
THE PERKS
The Sydney Opera House gives you access to a fantastic range of benefits including:
· Flexible working arrangements.
· 5-week’s annual leave.
· 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
· Complimentary tickets to shows.
· And many more!
OUR FOCUS ON DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING
We are an inclusive employer who recognises 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 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. Read more about our commitments outline in our Strategy, which works hand in hand with the commitments in our longstanding , and .
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 encourage applications from people of all genders, as well as people from one or more of these underrepresented groups/communities, including but not limited to d/Deaf and Disabled people/people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTIQ+.
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
Applicants are asked to please create a profile at and follow the prompts which will include uploading an up to date resume and cover letter (no more than one page).
In addition, applicants will be prompted to answer the two following targeted questions in the online application platform.
1. Describe a scenario where you managed budget and delivery requirements for a performance within a Venue or Festival. How did you manage the demands of revenue optimization, finding expenditure efficiencies and delivering the project to a high artistic standard?
2. Describe a producing scenario where you have had to manage competing deadlines, and priorities. What skills did you use draw on to deliver the project? What was the most challenging aspect for you and how did you manage this? What was the most successful element?
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.
Applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies