Props Supervisor

Sydney Theatre Company; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% off all food and beverages

Complimentary and discounted tickets

Job summary

Sydney Theatre Company in Sydney, NSW seeks a Props Supervisor to lead prop builds and supervise the workshop, ensuring safe, on-time delivery across venues including the Opera House and Roslyn Packer Theatre.

You will support the Props Manager, Production Managers and Head of Production to deliver property for STC projects with best-practice safety and efficiency, while mentoring staff.

Qualifications

• High level of skill in sculpting, painting and decorating, carpentry, metal fabrication, plastics and acrylics construction.
• Experience with plant machinery, power tools and hand tools.
• Ability to drive and take leadership when applicable; commit to team goals.
• Excellent communication skills with a broad cross section of people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver set construction outcomes as required by STC and directed by the Props Manager.
• Supervise the Props Department, workshop planning and ongoing maintenance.
• Support production managers and head of production with safe, effective property delivery.
• Manage prop builds from inception to completion and monitor show costs within budget.

Skills

Sculpting

Painting and Decorating

Carpentry

Metal fabrication

Plastics and Acrylics construction

Soft furnishings

Plant machinery

Power tools

Hand tools

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Plant machinery

Metal fabrication tools

Job description

Sydney Theatre Company is Australia's largest theatre company and the state theatre company of NSW. STC is a place where artists, staff and audiences come together to explore and share ideas through the power of live storytelling.

Role Overview:

The Props Supervisor reports to the Props Manager and is responsible for the delivery of set construction outcomes as required by Sydney Theatre Company (STC) and as directed by the Props Manager. This involves working in both a workshop setting as well as in a range of theatres and venues including but not limited to the Drama Theatre at the Sydney Opera House, the Roslyn Packer Theatre, and the Wharf Theatres, as well as a range of touring venues.

The Props Supervisor is expected to provide support and advice to the Props Manager in the supervision of the Props Department, workshop planning and the ongoing maintenance of the props workshop.

The Props Supervisor is expected to support the Props Manager, Production Managers and Head of Production deliver property for all STC projects in a safe and effective manner, using industry best practice.

Working at STC:

This is a permanent full-time role; the usual hours of work are 38 hours week. However, the nature of working for a theatre company and requirements of this position require a degree of flexibility and may include overtime work.

• Based at theSTC Wharf Offices, with travel to other sites as required.
• A collaborative, creative environment where your work directly supports Australia’s leading theatre company.
• 20% off all food and beverages including coffee at The Wharf Restaurant and Bar
• Complimentary and discounted tickets to STC productions

What We're Looking For:

• High level of skill in Sculpting, Painting and Decorating, soft furnishings, carpentry, metal fabrication, working with Plastics and Acrylics construction
• Experience with plant machinery, power tools, and hand tools
• Ability to drive and take leadership when applicable - adhere to the team’s expectations; fulfil team responsibilities and demonstrate personal commitment to the team.
• Excellent communication skills, with a specific ability to communicate effectively with a broad cross section of people.
• Proven ability to manage prop builds from inception to completion.
• Proficient in working to budgets and keeping track of show costs.
• Knowledge and interest in the performing arts, preferably theatre.
• A current driver's license preferred.

To learn more about the role a copy of the position description is attached to the job ad.

Closing date for applications is 1 November 2026, please note that the applications will be reviewed before the closing date.

Sydney Theatre Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or disability status.

To be eligible to apply for this role applicants must have Australian work rights.