• Job location: Sydney Region / Sydney City
• Job reference number: 00008V2A
• Job Status: Full time, Ongoing
• Salary: Base salary of $144,243 per annum, plus 10% superannuation contributions
• Position No: SOH187
• 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 LGBTQI+.

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: Head of Inclusion 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

The Opera House plays an important role in shaping our nation, life and culture, and inspiring positive social change. This role leads Opera House DI&B strategy:

• Inspiring and empowering the organisation to achieve leading practice in equity and inclusion, which is critical to the Opera House’s community, creative and commercial success.
• Providing strategic oversight and support on key programs, initiatives, systems and practices.
• Unlocking the potential of our workforce by building capability and inclusive thinking and action in our people.

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

ARE YOU THE ONE?

We are looking for someone with:

• People with lived experience of social and cultural exclusion, or a deep understanding of the experiences and challenges encountered by people from marginalised or underrepresented groups.
• Experience in designing/implementing DI&B strategies and delivering projects/initiatives in a large and/or complex organisation.    
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (such as organisational development, psychology or sociology).
• Demonstrated experience in providing high-level advice and briefings at Executive and Board levels that are concise, influential and compelling.
• Demonstrated capabilities in building relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders around diversity and inclusion issues. 
• Influencing, leadership and decision-making skills, and ability to lead cross-functional teams and to motivate others.

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. What do you see as the opportunities and challenges of creating an inclusive workplace and workforce?
2. Please provide an example of a diversity and inclusion initiative that you developed and delivered or supported, including its impact/outcome.

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

The successful candidate will be required to comply with the NSW Public Health Orders and the applicable Sydney Opera House Trust COVID-19 policies relating to safety and vaccination.

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.

Applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.