Creative Learning Lead

Job Status: Full Time Temporary (12 months)

Salary: Base salary/wage of $117825 per annum plus 12% Superannuation Contributions

Applications Close:5:00 pm 23rd April 2026

Role Enquires:

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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 2024-2026 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 our website.

YOUR NEW ROLE

This role is responsible for:

The Creative Learning Lead is responsible for the effective development delivery and continuous improvement of Creative Learning programs at the Sydney Opera House ensuring high-quality outcomes from both a program and business management perspective.

The role implements and maintains Creative Learning pedagogy across the Children Families and Creative Learning portfolio ensuring programs are underpinned by strong educational practice aligned with relevant curriculum frameworks and informed by contemporary approaches to arts education.

The position leads program evaluation and reporting using data and insights to inform program development and demonstrate impact while supporting engagement with education and funding stakeholders to strengthen program reach and sustainability.

Working collaboratively with program producers artists and educators the role supports the co-design of creative learning content for specialist projects and schools programs. The role also supervises the Schools Engagement Officer and oversees the coordination and delivery of the onsite schools workshop program supported by the Program Assistant

Further detailed information about the role and its requirements can be obtained from the role description.

ARE YOU THE ONE

Sydney Opera House is seeking a dynamic Creative Learning Lead to connect students and the education sector with our Creative Learning program.

Were looking for a solutions-orientated agile thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can confidently multi-taskequally adept at co-designing bold creative learning experiences driving schools and university engagement aligning programs to curriculum managing budgets and contracts and turning data into clear actionable insights.

If youre passionate about the performing arts and inspiring young people to engage with the built environment and architecture wed love to hear from you.

Please note interviews for this position will occur during the week commencing 27 April 2026.

Key Responsibilities/skills:

• Lead and evolve engaging Creative Learning programs aligned with curriculum standards and organisational goals
• Develop coordinate and deliver highquality Creative Learning content including SOH BUILD and school workshops
• Monitor program impact through evaluation data analysis and clear reporting to drive continuous improvement
• Build strong relationships with schools educators and sector partners to grow participation and engagement
• Design and deliver teacher professional learning and educator events to maximise educational impact
• Lead and support the Schools Engagement Officer providing clear guidance workload management and performance feedback
• Manage daytoday program operations including scheduling resourcing budgets and financial reporting
• Collaborate on marketing and audience development and lead key initiatives and funding programs including Creative Learning launch events and Arts Assist

THE PERKS

The Sydney Opera House give you access to a fantastic range of benefits including:

• 10% off onsite food and beverage outlets like Opera Bar and First Nations restaurant Midden.
• 5 weeks annual leave for all ongoing and temporary staff.
• Access to salary packaging and discounted health insurance.
• 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 (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 Start Green Star performance rating from the Green Building Council of Australia.
• Working for an organisation committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and 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 as to 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 addition you will be prompted to answer the two following targeted questions in the online application platform.

1. Tell us about a time in your professional life when you have been involved in a project with competing priorities. How were you solutions orientated agile managed stakeholders and delivered the required results

1. Tell us about a Creative Learning project that you have been involved in that you are proud of What was your role What worked well and your achievements What was challenging and how did you approach these challenges

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 Pre-Employment 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.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

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 and Plan.

Applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.