Technical Draughtsperson

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. Led by CEO Fiona Allan 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. Our Chorus is regarded as one of the worlds finest.

For more information about OA please visit opera.au

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Technical Draughtsperson to play a pivotal role in the creation and restaging of worldclass opera productions. This position requires a blend of technical expertise precision and creativity to ensure that every aspect of our productions meets the highest standards.

This this a permanent role.

The opportunity

New Productions

Produce precise and detailed 2D and 3D technical drawings to facilitate the staging process.

Ensure every aspect of production design including lighting staging transport and storage is optimised for efficiency and quality.

Collaborate closely with the creative team to bring their vision to life.

Maintain strict adherence to company policies goals and commitments to deliver exceptional results.

Revivals

Review refine and update technical drawings required to restage productions from the repertoire.

Provide expert technical support to companies hiring or restaging productions.

Oversee technical preparation to ensure seamless restaging and outstanding performance outcomes.

About You

Proven ability to develop and produce precise general arrangement and construction drawings.

Proficient in AutoCAD and other 3D design software.

Skilled in using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to support design tasks.

Capable of prioritising and managing drafting responsibilities to meet production deadlines.

Highly organised with a meticulous eye for detail.

Strong problemsolving and negotiation skills to address production challenges.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Outstanding time management abilities ensuring all tasks are completed on schedule.

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 21 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.