Site Crew

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Role

Opera Australia is seeking team members to join the planning technical and operations teams for Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: Phantom of the Opera.

Performances will run from early March to the end of April 2026. This role will be required from November through May to support pre-production and bump in/out with additional availability during the performance season.

Be part of the team behind one of Australias most iconic outdoor theatre experiences delivering a world-class production in an unforgettable location. If youre passionate about theatre and love working on a grand scale wed love to hear from you!

Join the Site Crew for Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: Phantom of the Opera and play a key role in bringing this spectacular outdoor event to life.

The Opportunity

Building the venue elements including but not limited to flats walkways and site design elements

Operation of venue elements both independently and in a team

Manual handling; lifting and carrying of materials with the use of lifts and other tools

Use of power tools and hand tools

Attend site and staff meetings in order to implement the requests that are raised in these forums

The possibility to progress into a Site Supervisor position during the build and event season taking on greater responsibility and leadership in a fast-paced live event environment

About You

Demonstrated experience working on large outdoor events with a minimum of 1-2 years experience

Ability to complete manual handling tasks and operate power tools

Preferred but not required: Forklift License EWP Certificate

Required: Construction Induction Card/White Card

Wed love to hear about any special skills or talents you have! Were also on the lookout for site carpenters plant operators and painters so if thats you let us know

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.

Strong diversity and inclusion priority

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 5 November 2025.

For any enquiries about this role please contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist

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 self-expression and talent represent our culture and reputation of Opera 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:

Junior IC

About the RoleOpera Australia is seeking team members to join the planning technical and operations teams for Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: Phantom of the Opera.Performances will run from early March to the end of April 2026. This role will be required from November through May to support pre-produ...