Stage Door Assistant

About the Role

We are seeking talented site professionals to be part of the renowned Guys & Dolls production on Sydney Harbour. These roles are contract-based, running exclusively for the duration of this spectacular event, from February to May 2025. Be a part of the team behind one of Australia’s most iconic outdoor theatre experiences, delivering a world-class production in an unforgettable location. If you’re passionate about theatre and love the idea of working on a grand scale, we’d love to hear from you!

The Stage Door Assistant is responsible for supporting the Site and Venue department in effectively maintaining operations during the Project Event/Show. This role will be responsible for supporting Stage Door operations during construction and performance timeframes.

The Opportunity

• Assist with the organisation of the daily operations of Stage Door throughout the construction and performance timeframes, including:
• Administration of personnel safety equipment, radios and key requirements (including on-site management systems to ensure equipment is returned).
• Distribution of consumables and tools during construction and throughout the performance period and ensure stock levels are suitably maintained.
• Coordination of deliveries and their appropriate storage or distribution onsite plus communicating with relevant staff or contractors that deliveries have been received and documented.
• Collation of delivery documentation to support invoicing and ensure documentation is provided to the Operations Coordinator.
• Coordination of all onsite induction and accreditation systems in line with Work Health & Safety guidelines. This includes ensuring site inductions, including evacuation procedures, are conducted for all staff and contractors working on site in consultation with the Production Manager, Producer, Site & Venue Operations Manager, Site & Technical Production Coordinator, Site Managers, Safety Officer and Key Suppliers.
• Collation of incident / hazard reports, ensuring they are completed in a timely manner and reported immediately to the Technical Director, Production Manager and Site & Venue Operations Manager.
• Liaise with the Site & Venue Operations Manager and/or Technical Director and external contractors on location security issues.
• Provide regular updates of developments and activities to the Operations Coordinator as required.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in arts, Events, technical theatre production or a related field
• A demonstrated ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines
• A team player who is self-motivated and shows initiative
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a polite and professional manner
• A flexible attitude to duties/responsibilities and working hours including weekends and nights
• Class C Drivers’ License

About Opera Australia

Opera Australia is one of the world’s most celebrated opera companies with an ambition to bring an Australian stamp to sharing great stories through music and song, and with a commitment to develop and nurture new generations of Australian talent on and off the stage. Opera Australia currently presents up to 500 performances to more than 650,000 people annually including operas, musicals and concerts, predominantly in our two performance homes: the Sydney Opera House on Gadigal land and the Arts Centre Melbourne on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung land.

Opera Australia also stages exceptional and critically acclaimed performances in other venues in Australia’s major cities and regional communities across the country – from Warrnambool to Wyong and Burnie to Bendigo. Led by CEO Fiona Allan, Opera Australia is one of the biggest performing arts employers in Australia’s $14.7 billion arts and entertainment sector. Our company includes opera singers, conductors, orchestral musicians, coaches and repetiteurs with teams also working in the areas of scenic construction and painting, lighting, design, direction, wardrobe, wig-making, management and administration.

Opera Australia is resident at the Sydney Opera House and our Orchestra performs in the Joan Sutherland Theatre with both Opera Australia and The Australian Ballet. Our Chorus is regarded as one of the world’s finest.

For more information about OA please visit 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted private health insurance
• Discounted retail goods through our Swag Rewards platform and other affiliated businesses
• Complimentary tickets to select Opera Australia shows

If this sounds like you then click ‘Apply‘ to send through your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on the 8 November 2024.

For any enquiries about this role, please contact our People team at People@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.