Wardrobe Supervisor - National Touring

Wardrobe Supervisor – National Touring

About the role
We are seeking an experienced Wigs & Wardrobe Supervisor to join the team to manage the safe & smooth running of the department during the installation, rehearsal and performance period. Initially based from our Surry Hills office and then significant travel will be required as a part of Opera Australia’s regional tour. You will be required to lead the team in the dressing of cast, alterations and maintenance of costumes.

This is a fixed term contract from July to September 2024.

Key Areas of focus
Production

• Maintain the artistic standard as directed by the Designer and quality of the wardrobe including any replacements of wardrobe for cast; and bump out and/or storage
• Maintain the wigs as designed and made.
• Bump in and bump out all wigs and wardrobe and associated equipment of the production
• Purchase laundry aids as required and launder costume items as required
• Assist the Child Coordinator in organising and managing all wardrobe, wig and dressing requirements for the children’s chorus.
• Assist artists to ‘dress’ and supervise make-up.

Administration

• Follow through on origination, update and modification of all relevant show plots
• Attend production and staff meetings and implement requests from these meetings as directed.
• Participate in event and venue documentation, including fault reporting and consumable requirements.

Health & Safety

• Taking reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others;
• Ensuring that your acts or omissions do not adversely affect others; and
• Complying with OA SAFE and any reasonable instructions, policies and procedure given by OA, to enable OA to comply with WHS laws and maintain a safe working environment.

About you 
We are seeking candidates who have advanced leadership & influence skills, as well as problem solving and judgement. You will have advanced attention to detail, as well as being flexible & adaptable.
  
In addition to this you will have:

• At least 2 years demonstrated experience working as Wigs / Wardrobe Supervisor or equivalent
• Excellent organisation and communication skills, written and verbal 
• 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 

Appointment to this position is subject to the position holder having residency status and/or possessing a visa with work rights. Appointment will also be subject to passing a mandatory Working with Children check.

About Opera Australia
Opera Australia’s (OA) Vision is to become an opera for a 21st century Australia with a mission to bring an Australian stamp to telling great stories through music and song.

Opera Australia is one of the largest arts organization in Australia, presenting performances at the Sydney Opera House and Arts Centre Melbourne as a resident company, as well as working collaboratively with venues across the country (such as Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Uluru, Cockatoo Island, Her Majesty’s Theatre) for special events.

For more about OA please refer to our website: opera.org.au/

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.

• 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 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts through our Swag Rewards platform and other affiliated businesses
• Complimentary tickets to select Opera Australia shows

If this sounds like you then please send through your CV and cover letter via the apply button.

For any enquiries about this role, or a copy of the full position description 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.
Additional information

• Strong diversity and inclusion priority
• Complimentary tickets to select Opera Australia shows
• Join one of the largest arts organization in Australia