Orchestra Production Coordinator
Orchestra Production Coordinator
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About Opera Australia
Opera Australia is one of the worlds 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 650000 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 Woiwurrung land.
Opera Australia also stages exceptional and critically acclaimed performances in other venues in Australias major cities and regional communities across the country from Warrnambool to Wyong and Burnie to Bendigo. Opera Australia is one of the biggest performing arts employers in Australias $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 wigmaking 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.
For more information about OA please visit opera
About the Role
We are looking for a talented Orchestra Production Coordinator to join our Artistic team. Reporting to the Orchestra Production Manager this role will support the delivery of all operational orchestra requirements ensuring they are met on a daytoday basis inclusive of coordination of pit setups in rehearsal rooms and in the theatre WH&S requirements asset management and maintenance and related administrative support.
This is a permanent role.
Orchestra Operations Coordinator
Support the operational planning and logistics for the Opera Australia Orchestras seasons and projects.
Arrange and implement orchestral seating plans ensuring compliance with WH&S and artistic requirements.
Coordinate freight schedules and manage equipment inventory including instruments.
Coordinate and document sound level readings.
Set up orchestra seating instruments and materials for rehearsals and performances.
Act as Duty Orchestra Manager overseeing instrument and personnel movement.
Supervise and train casual production assistants.
Work with librarians to manage music distribution and collection.
Assist with instrument and equipment maintenance including asset register updates.
Support audition and fellowship activities.
Perform general administrative duties as required.
About You
At least 2 years of experience in orchestral coordination.
Strong knowledge of classical music opera and the performing arts sector.
Experience with WHS in a theatrical environment.
Proven expertise in orchestral and pit orchestra logistics.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional demeanour.
Proficient in computer systems and database management.
A proactive resourceful team player who takes initiative.
Flexible and adaptable to changing responsibilities and work hours.
What we offer
Being Australias 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 Nations Cultural & Ceremonial Leave Cultural & Religious Holiday Leave Education Leave Womens 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
If this sounds like you then click Apply to send through your CV and cover letter.
Applications close on the 28 February 2024.
For any enquiries about this role please contact our People team at
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 selfexpression 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
