Seasonal Lighting Supervisor

About the Role

As the Seasonal Lighting Supervisor, you will oversee the setup and maintenance of production and site lighting while ensuring the artistic integrity of lighting designs. Your leadership will guide the lighting team in delivering outstanding performances throughout the season.

This is a seasonal contract role between December 2024 and April 2025.

The Opportunity

• Supervise the setup and operation of lighting equipment for performances, both as part of a team and independently.

• Implement safety procedures and practices to maintain a secure working environment.

• Participate in event and venue documentation, including fault reporting and consumables management.

• Collaborate effectively with the Lighting team, including staff from the Sydney Opera House.

• Assist in daily venue maintenance to ensure optimal lighting conditions.

• Inspire and motivate the lighting team, communicating a clear vision of success.

• Attend production and staff meetings, implementing directives as needed.

• Take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

About You

• A minimum of two years’ experience as a lighting supervisor or in a similar role.

• Practical knowledge of operating various lighting desks and equipment.

• Demonstrated confidence in leading and mentoring a team of lighting professionals.

• Strong understanding of venue and daily maintenance requirements for theatres or festival sites.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to share ideas and inspire others.

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.

• Hybrid and flexible work environment

• 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

• 16 weeks’ paid Parental Leave and continued payments of superannuation if using Unpaid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Discounted private health insurance

• Access to salary packaging through SmartSalary

• Discounted retail goods through our Swag Rewards platform and other affiliated businesses

• Complimentary tickets to select Opera Australia shows

Applications close on the 12 November 2024.

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

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

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.