• Job Status: Full Time, Ongoing
• Salary: Base salary of $64,832 per annum, plus 10.5% superannuation contributions
• Position No: SOH2178
• Role Enquiries: [email protected]
• Technical Enquiries: Jobs NSW Helpdesk on 1800 562 679

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

THE HOUSE

At the Sydney Opera House you will be surrounded by supportive and hardworking teams who are filled with passion and creativity. You will be inspired to create value in everything you do and will be provided with opportunities to grow and achieve while making a positive contribution to our community. Our vision for diversity, inclusion and belonging (DI&B) is that the Sydney Opera House – who we are and everything we do – reflects and respects the diversity of the community.

Our 2021-23 DI&B Strategy sets out the change we are driving in the lead up to our 50th anniversary in 2023. These commitments work hand in hand with the commitments in our longstanding Reconciliation, Accessibility and Environmental Action Plans.

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 encourage applications from people of all genders, as well as people from one or more of these underrepresented groups/communities, including but not limited to d/Deaf and Disabled people/people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTIQ+.

We recognise that everyone is unique, and that you might require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply and put your skills forward for consideration.

If we can make some adjustments to the SOH recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, then please email us at [email protected] using the subject line: Programming Coordinator - First Nations Targeted enquiry via EthicalJobs or call us on 02 9250 7743 and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to; alternate application methods, interview setup, physical requirements, guidance for trans or gender diverse applicants, interpreters or other access supports or specific interview availability times and more.

For more information about the Sydney Opera House please refer to our website.

YOUR NEW ROLE

In this role, you’ll be working with SOH Presents (SOHP) which is the Opera House’s internal programming department, producing over 150 different events each year across the genres of Contemporary Music, Talks & Ideas, Children Families & Creative Learning, Contemporary Performance, Digital Programming and First Nations Programming.

There is plenty to learn and be involved in - you will work across all art forms and be responsible for providing a range of support to ensure the efficient delivery of SOHP festivals and artistic programs, including artist liaison, planning and scheduling, logistics, and administration.

A key project for the position will be supporting the DanceRites festival. DanceRites is Australia’s National Dance Competition that highlights the diversity and continued cultural practices of Australia’s First Peoples, bringing together First Nations community groups from around Australia to compete and perform.

SOHP encourages applicants with non-arts backgrounds to apply and are open to flexible working arrangements.

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

ARE YOU THE ONE?

Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as being an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and accepted in the community.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in delivering or collaborating on an arts program with First Nations engagement/projects is desirable but not essential.
• A passion for and experience in the performing arts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both with internal and external stakeholders; plus a ‘customer first’ approach to all tasks and situations.
• Highly developed and demonstrated attention to detail when undertaking all tasks.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and work in a fast-paced, challenging arts venue environment.
• Demonstrated experience and competence in the provision of administrative and operational support in a busy, demanding environment.
• Ability to apply procurement policies and an understanding of budgeting and financial management. (You will get all the training and support you need to learn these policies and systems).
• Highly developed organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work both independently and within a team environment
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office required; experience using database and event management software highly regarded. (You will get all the training and support you need to learn these systems).
• Prior experience in production, stage management, travel and logistics, and/or artist liaison roles highly regarded.
• A Current NSW Working With Children’s Check or the potential to apply for one if successful, as the position will support some projects that involve young people.

BENEFITS & CULTURE

Being Australia’s premier cultural institution, tourism destination & a celebrated community meeting place, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic working environment for all our staff. With values of Safety, Creativity, Excellence, Collaboration & Accountability your professional life is provided with every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession. Working with the Sydney Opera House gives you access to a great range of benefits including:

• Flexible working arrangements
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Access to a range of internal and external professional development programs and staff engagement initiatives
• Staff community groups like SOH Pride, First Nations Staff Network, Sustainable Environmental Action Leaders (aka ‘SEALs’) and more.
• Fitness Passport & complimentary wellbeing programs including pilates, yoga, circuit classes, physiotherapy sessions as well as other wellbeing initiatives
• Working for an organisation with a 5 Star Green Star Performance Rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA)
• Working for an organisation who has committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
• And many more!

SOUND LIKE YOU? APPLY!

Applicants are asked to include the following documents with their applications

• Up to date resume of no more than five pages
• Address their suitability in a cover letter of no more than one page

In addition, applicants will be prompted to answer the following two targeted questions in the online application platform.

1. A Programming Coordinator will have a lot of different projects that they are working on at any one time. Outline your experience in working on a number of different projects or productions at the same time, giving a specific example of how you successfully managed competing priorities.
2. The ability to predict potential project issues, and to calmly manage issues you cannot predict, is important in the Programming Coordinator role. Provide one example where you personally identified a potential project issue and successfully steered the situation towards a successful outcome.

Applicants are required to create a profile and submit their application electronically for this position by clicking 'Apply Now'. Only applicants who apply online and include the requested documentation will be considered for this position, unless otherwise discussed.

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.

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.