Warehouse Assistant

Sydney Opera House; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 37.000 - 53.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

10% off onsite food and beverage

Salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Professional development programs

Staff engagement initiatives

Wellbeing programs

Green initiatives rating

UN Global Compact participation

Complimentary tickets

Descripción de la vacante

Sydney Opera House is seeking a Warehouse Assistant to support preparation, movement and management of production equipment for performances and venue operations. You will work as part of a collaborative team to ensure efficient warehouse operations and assist with logistics between onsite and offsite locations.

Role requires live theatre/production experience, valid MR Driver Licence and Forklift Licence, and strong safety, communication and teamwork skills.

Formación

• Demonstrated experience working in a live theatre, production, logistics or warehouse environment.
• Sound technical understanding and practical experience in technical services, including equipment handling and support across production disciplines.
• Current MR Driver Licence and Forklift Licence with the ability to operate relevant equipment safely.
• Physical fitness and agility, including working at heights and manual handling tasks.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills for teamwork and client support.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate preparation, movement and management of production equipment for performances and events.
• Ensure warehouses operate efficiently and logistics between onsite and offsite locations.
• Support internal and external clients and promote workplace health and safety standards.

Conocimientos

Live theatre experience

Equipment handling

MR Driver Licence

Forklift Licence

Manual handling

Teamwork

Descripción del empleo

Job Status: Ongoing , Flexible Time (30 hours per week) and Casual

Salary for Casual: Base wage of $32.75 per hour plus 4.75% Scale Penalty, 23.3% Casual Loading and 12% Superannuation Contributions

Salary for Ongoing Flexible Time: Base wage of $32.75 per hour plus 4.75% Scale Penalty and 12% Superannuation Contributions

Applications Close:24^th November 2026, 11:55pm

Role Enquires: [e-mail]

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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.

• 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

The Warehouse Assistant role supports the preparation, movement and management of production equipment for performances, events and venue operations across the Sydney Opera House. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will help ensure warehouses operate efficiently, coordinate equipment logistics between onsite and offsite locations, and provide excellent support to internal and external clients. The role also contributes to the maintenance, security and safe operation of production equipment while promoting a strong commitment to workplace health and safety standards.

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

ARE YOU THE ONE?

Key Responsibilities/skills:

• Demonstrated experience working in a live theatre (at least one year) , performing arts, production, logistics or warehouse environment, preferably within a high-volume and diverse operational setting.
• Sound technical understanding and practical experience in technical services, including equipment handling, preparation and support across a range of production disciplines.
• Current Medium Rigid (MR) Driver Licence and Forklift Licence, with the ability to safely operate relevant equipment and vehicles.
• Physical fitness and agility, including the ability to work at heights, undertake manual handling tasks safely, and comply with Work Health and Safety policies, procedures and safe work practices.
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team and effectively use computer-based systems and technology.

THE PERKS

• 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 STAR Green 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.

Applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.