Senior Producer Contemporary Music
Senior Producer Contemporary Music
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Job Description
Job Status: Ongoing
Salary:Base salary of $109298 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation contributions
Applications Close:11:59pm Friday 9 May 2025
An organisation where diversity of thought and experience is valued supported and respected.
THE HOUSE
The Sydney Opera House occupies a unique place in the cultural landscape. A globally recognised icon synonymous with inspiration and imagination its one of the worlds busiest performing arts centres the nations premier tourism destination and a World Heritage masterpiece that belongs to the people of NSW. Driving this incredible place is a team of passionate and dedicated people. Join us in shaping the Opera Houses future and be provided with opportunities to grow and develop while making a positive contribution to our community.
The Opera House is a living work of art. A place of possibility and wonder on and off the stage. We bring people together to be uplifted empowered and entertained. As set out in the Sydney Opera House Strategy 202426 our ambition is to be Everyones House. To make this real we are focused on four themes that underpin our organisational values (Creativity Courage Inclusivity Integrity Collaboration and Care):
- 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
This position is responsible for the effective management and presentation of projects that are part of the SOH Contemporary Music program. The position collaborates with the Head of Contemporary Music to create a stimulating and diverse program of work through research and the development of potential projects; the maintenance of existing programs; the delivery of projects; and by developing innovative industry and artistic partnerships. This position provides leadership and is required to prepare complex commercial deals from negotiation through to eventdelivery.
The Producer working to the direction of the Head of Program will manage projects through to a successful completion including generating budgets modelling revenue options negotiating deals drafting contracts and project managing the array of internal and external stakeholders involved.
Further detailed information about the role and its requirements can be obtained from the role description.
ARE YOU THE ONE
Key Responsibilities/skills:
- Working in close collaboration develop programming ideas and projects to support the artistic and business planning objectives of the contemporary music program collaborating with the Head of Program to ensure that the overall program achieves its budget and artistic objectives
- Provide leadership across the Sydney Opera House Producing team and Contemporary Music program area.
- For each project lead a diverse team of SOH staff and external contacts in the planning and operational delivery of all aspects of the project to ensure each project achieves the highest levels of artistic and financial success.
- Develop budgets for projects including detailed costing of expenditure soliciting estimates from others and modelling complex multiple revenue options and profit share scenarios and then see the control and management of the project budget through to project completion. Develop project business cases to substantiate project parameters and gain approval to proceed.
- Negotiate deals and contracts with artists agents publishers and project partners ensuring all salient matters are agreed and accurately recorded. Ensure that any and all contractual obligations such as logistics and production riders are clearly defined with artists and communicated to operational staff.
- Provide expert input into the development of marketing and publicity campaign plans and ensure the implementation is coordinated with all stakeholders and adapts nimbly to ticket sales.
THE PERKS
- The Sydney Opera House gives you access to a fantastic range of benefits including:
- 10% off onsite food and beverage outlets like Opera Bar and First Nations restaurant Midden
- 5weeks annual leave.
- Access to a range 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.
- Fitness Passport and complimentary wellbeing programs including pilates yoga circuit classes physiotherapy sessions as well as other wellbeing initiatives.
- Working for an organisation with a 6 Star Green Star performance rating from the Green Building Council of Australia.
- Working for an organisation committed tothe United Nations Sustainable Development Goalsand the worlds first arts organisation to join the UNs Global Compact an international sustainability initiative designed to build a better future for us all.
- Complimentary tickets to shows.
- And many more!
EQUITY AND 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 necessarily tick every box in 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 people who are d/Deaf and/or with disability from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds neurodiverse refugees and the LGBTQIA community.
NEED TO WORK FLEXIBLY
We know flexibility means different things to different people so let us know how we can support you to be your best.
SOUND LIKE YOU APPLY NOW
Please submit your cover letter and CV via our online portal. In addition you will be prompted to answer the following targeted question in the online application platform.
- What about this position has motivated you to apply
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
Applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
