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Form of workOpera Australia requires a producer to help support and realise a new Young Artist Program for 2025. Young Artists bring a contemporary approach to the presentation and performance of opera in Australia. Providing professional development and performance pathways for some of the finest young performers in the country is central to OA’s mission to nurture and support new talent.
This position will work closely with the Artistic Director and Head of Music in all producing matters pertaining to auditions, casting, scheduling, programming of masterclasses, budgeting and liaison with international opera companies for an international study program.
The producer will support access for Australian or New Zealand singers to practical training opportunities, specialist coaching and audition guidance that will help and support them to take their first steps at the Sydney Opera House and offer career building performance opportunities on both the national and international stage.
About the role
The Young Artist Program Producer will assist with the search and auditions for 6-8 new Young Artists for the 2025 program. They will be involved in the initial setting up of national auditions and applications for the new course. Additionally, they will be required to schedule the training of young singers; including masterclasses, music coachings, singing lessons, drama and movement coachings, acting lessons, stage-fighting, score-reading/marking, performance psychology, language coaching, vocal massage, and nutrition/ health and fitness advice.
Requirements:
- Highly developed scheduling skills.
- Demonstrated budget and contract management experience.
- Self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills.
- High level verbal & written communication skills.
- Demonstrated high level problem solving and initiative.
- Leadership and management skills with proven experience and ability to motivate.
- An empathy and passion for the artistic process and an intuitive understanding of the needs of Young Artists and creatives.
- Good computer literacy and database experience
- Strong knowledge of MS Office applications
- Exceptional budgeting skills
We anticipate the role would initially be a 2-year position.
Interested in applying?
In order to be considered for this opportunity, please apply no later than 29 March 2024.
Opera Australia’s (OA) Vision is to become an opera company 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 organisations 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.
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.
What we offer
- 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 apply here.
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.
