Producer Contemporary Performance
Producer Contemporary Performance
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Job Description
Job Status: Talent Pool
Salary:Base salary of $96405 per annumplus 11.5 superannuation contributions
Applications Close:Tuesday 29th April 2025 11:59pm
An organisation where diversity of thought & experience is valued supported & respected.
THE HOUSE
For thousands of years Tubowgulethe land where the Sydney Opera House now standshas been a place of gathering and belonging. The Opera House continues this rich legacy embracing and celebrating the diverse cultures of Australia. As a globally recognized icon it symbolizes inspiration and imagination. Renowned as one of the busiest performing arts centres in the world and an architectural marvel of the 20th century the Sydney Opera House is also the nations most visited tourism destination.
From whimsical musicals to sidesplitting comedies stirring arias to ARIA Awardwinners majestic symphonies to relaxing sundowners and engaging talks to playful puppet showstheres something for everyone.
Behind the magic of the Sydney Opera House is a team of passionate and dedicated individuals. Here youll be surrounded by supportive colleagues who are committed to their work and the iconic building itself.There is nothing quite like us in shaping the future of the Opera House and discover opportunities for personal and professional growth while making a positive impact on our community.
Drawing on the foundational idea that the Opera House was built to serve the community our Sydney Opera House Strategy 202426 sets out the ambition to be Everyones House. To achieve this we are focused on four themes:
- Everyone feels welcome here.
- We better understand and connect with the community.
- We are future ready.
- We lead and inspire positive change.
For more information about the Sydney Opera House please refer to ourwebsite.
YOUR NEW ROLE
The Producer Contemporary Performance works primarily to the direction and overall leadership of the Head of Contemporary Performance. The ProducerContemporary Performance leads the projectmanagement of theContemporary Performance Program as well as other oneoff projects where required through to a successful completion including generating business cases budgets modelling revenue options negotiating financial arrangements and contracts and working in close collaboration with the arrayof internal andexternal stakeholders a broadartistic dialogue acrossthe team occursthe Producer Contemporary Performance is a project leadership and delivery position not a programming position.
Further detailed information about the role and its requirements can be obtained from therole description.
ARE YOU THE ONE
The ideal candidate will have:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in delivering or collaborating to a highlevel on a program of arts projects.
- Sound knowledgeof the contemporaryperformance and broader artsprogramming space includingbut not limitedto relevant artists companies genres trends arts festivals venues arts centres arts companies and artists both nationally and internationally
- Proven abilityand experience indeveloping and implementingproject business casesand project budgetsincluding modelling and optimising revenue
- Proven ability and experience in successfully managing multiple projects often with competing priorities
- Experience workingcollaboratively with marketingand publicity staffto achieve successfulartistic and commercial outcomes
- Experience negotiating and preparing contracts with artists agents and arts organisations
- Some previous experience in production management stage management and/or managing artist logistics is desirable.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
The Sydney Opera House gives you access to a fantastic range of benefits including:
- Opportunity to work at Australias premier and iconic cultural institution
- 10 off onsite food and beverage outlets like Opera Bar andFirst Nations restaurant Midden
- 5weeks annual leave.
- Flexible working arrangements we know flexibility means different things to different people so let us know how we can best support you
- Access to arange of 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.
- Working for an organisation with a 6 Star Green Star Performance Rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).
- Working for an organisation who has committed totheUnited Nations Sustainable Development Goals
- Access to complimentary tickets to performances and events.
- Access to reduced parking rates.
- Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives including Fitness Passport and free circuit classes yoga pilates and physiotherapy sessions.
- And many more!
ACCESSIBILITY EQUITY & INCLUSION
The Opera House is an inclusive employer that recognises everyone is unique. The organisation welcomes you for who you are as you are. So if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please contact us atto discuss. Even if you think youd be a great fit but dont necessary tick every box of the role description please get in touch.
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 welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders. We welcome and encourage applications from people who are Deaf and Disabled or with disability from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds neurodiverse identify as LGBTIQ and from other underrepresented groups/communities.
NEED TO WORK FLEXIBLY
We know flexibility means different things to different people let us know how we can best support you to be your best.
SOUND LIKE YOU APPLY NOW
Please submityour Cover Letter and CV via the online portal and answer the below questions
1.Please share an example a commercial production you have previously produced. Please provide an example of the commercial deal and final budget result.
2.Describe a time when you were faced with particularly challenging stakeholder management issue or conflict. How did you handle this situation and what was the resolution
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 PreEmployment 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.
Your personal information is being collected to enable the Sydney Opera House to assess your suitability for appointment to the position you have applied for. This personal information will be managed in accordance with the Sydney Opera House Privacy Management Policy andPlan
Employment Type
Full-Time
