Lighting Technician

Sydney-Opera-House-Trust; Sydney; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Discounted health insurance

Complimentary show tickets

Professional development programs

Job summary

The Sydney Opera House is seeking a casual Lighting Technician to join our lighting team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality lighting support for performances, ensuring technical systems are maintained and WHS standards are upheld.

Ideal candidates will have experience in live theatre lighting, strong communication skills, and the ability to work on rotating shifts. The role offers opportunities to contribute to the iconic venue and its diverse program.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in live theatre lighting environments.
• Solid technical understanding of lighting in theatre operations.
• Knowledge of focussing, patching and lighting effects.

Responsibilities

• Support lighting operators by ensuring technical systems are maintained.
• Deliver high-level lighting services for performances.
• Uphold WHS standards and assist performers to achieve excellence.

Skills

Live theatre lighting

Technical lighting skills

Lighting concepts

Physical fitness

Shift work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

Job Status: Casual

Salary: Base wage of $33.11 per hour plus 23.3% Casual Loading, 14% Scale Penalty and 12% Superannuation Contributions

Applications Close: Sunday 18th October at 11:55pm

Online Application Support: Frequently Asked Questions

Role enquiries: [e-mail]

An organisation where diversity of thought and experience is valued, supported and respected.

THE HOUSE

The Sydney Opera House occupies a unique place in the cultural landscape. A globally recognised icon synonymous with inspiration and imagination, it's one of the world's busiest performing arts centres, the nation's premier tourism destination and a World Heritage masterpiece that belongs to the people of NSW. 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 2024-2026, our ambition is to be Everyone's House. To make this real, we are focused on four themes that underpin our organisational values (Creativity, Courage, Inclusivity, Integrity, Collaboration and Care):

• 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

This role works as part of a team to deliver the highest technical services in the field of lighting. The role is customer focused and supports performers to achieve excellence in their field, drawing on high level technical skills, operational experience and comprehensive understanding of lighting equipment and systems. Although not directly responsible for operation of equipment, this role is pivotal in the support of operators by ensuring the technical systems are maintained and documented and WHS standards are upheld.

Further detailed information about the role and its requirements can be obtained from the role description.

ARE YOU THE ONE?

Key Responsibilities/skills:

• Knowledge and experience (at least 1 year) of working conditions of a live theatre environment or a related industry.


• Demonstrated general technical understanding, skills and experience in lighting and of the requirements of live theatre and the performing arts industry.


• Basic theory and understanding of lighting concepts such as focussing and patching and lighting effects are desirable for the position.


• Physical fitness, agility and ability to work at heights.


• Ability and commitment to work on a rotating shift basis.


• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively within teams and across multiple disciplines to ensure completion of work.


• Good communication skills and well-developed interpersonal skills.

THE PERKS

The Sydney Opera House give 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 salary packaging and discounted health insurance.


• 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 (SEALs) and more.


• Fitness Passport and complimentary wellbeing programs including pilates, yoga, circuit classes, physiotherapy sessions as well as other wellbeing initiatives.


• Working for an organisation with a 6 Start Green Star performance rating from the Green Building Council of Australia.


• Working for an organisation committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the world's first arts organisation to join the UN's Global Compact, an international sustainability initiative designed to build a better future for us all.


• Complimentary tickets to shows.


• And many more!

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The Opera House is an inclusive employer that recognises everyone is unique. The organisation welcomes you for who you are – as you are. So if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] to discuss. Even if you think you'd be a great fit, but don't necessarily tick every box in the role description, please 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, people who are d/Deaf and/or with disability, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, neurodiverse, refugees and the LGBTQIA+ community.

NEED TO WORK FLEXIBLY?

We know flexibility means different things to different people, so let us know how we can support you to be your best.

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.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

Your personal information is being collected to enable the Sydney Opera House to assess your suitability for appointment to the position you have applied for. This personal information will be managed in accordance with the Sydney Opera House Privacy Management Policy and Plan.

Applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.