Props Supervisor

The role

As part of Opera Australias Technical division the Props Supervisor plays a key role in delivering productions through the effective coordination and management of props working closely with the Head of Props Stage Management and other departments.

This is a hands-on role leading a small team of props makers in the creation of props for new productions as well as the maintenance and upkeep of props within the existing repertoire.

Focus areas

• Support the Head of Props in the day-to-day running of the department
• Lead and supervise props staff including casuals across rehearsals and performances
• Oversee the manufacture preparation and maintenance of props for productions
• Liaise with designers to interpret concepts drawings and build requirements
• Coordinate materials equipment and purchasing in collaboration with the Props Buyer
• Maintain accurate props lists show plots and production documentation ensuring updates reflect creative changes
• Work closely with Stage Management to support rehearsal and performance delivery
• Prepare and refresh props for new seasons including stock checks at MTK
• Ensure all props are safely prepared preset and managed for rehearsals and performancesAttend production meetings and complete general administrative duties including maintaining records materials and PPE

About you

• Demonstrated experience as a Props Supervisor Deputy Head of Props or in a similar role (minimum two years preferred)
• Highly developed organisational and time management skills with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrate hands-on manufacturing experience across standard props disciplines including carpentry metalwork/welding scenic finishing soft goods (sewing) composites and basic electrics
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with creative teams technical staff and performers
• Ability to work effectively under pressure demonstrating flexibility professionalism and sound judgement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sound understanding of safe work practices within a production environment

Click apply to submit your CV and cover letter. Applications close on the 24 April 2026.

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About Opera Australia

Opera Australia (OA) is one of the nations most importantcultural institutions. With a rich history and a global reputation for artisticexcellence OA presents over 500 performances each yearreaching more than650000 people through opera musicals and concerts. Its productions spaniconic venues such as the Sydney Opera House and the Arts Centre Melbourne aswell as regional centres across the country.

This year OA is celebrating its 70th anniversary markingseven decades of artistic excellence innovative programming and nationalimpact. From its beginnings as a small community-driven company to its placetoday as the nations premier opera company OA continues to reimagine operaand musical theatre for contemporary audiencesnurturing Australian talentcommissioning new work and sharing extraordinary stories through music andsong.

OA is committed to artistic innovation national reach andcultural leadership. The company nurtures Australian talent on and off thestage; collaborates with leading international and local companies and bringsextraordinary stories to life through music and song. With a full-timeorchestra dedicated chorus and a highly skilled workforce OA is Australiaslargest performing arts employer and plays a vital role in Australiasperforming arts landscape and in the lives of audiences nationwide.

For more about OA please refer to our website:

Opera Australia is committed to enabling and preserving aculture of inclusion and connectedness. Our team come from all walks of acknowledge that all individual differences life experiencesself-expression and talent represent our culture and reputation of recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions thatyou can bring in terms of education opinions culture ethnicity race sexgender identity and expression.