Job Board/Babillard d'emplois > Head of Lighting - Opera Australia
This is a Permanent, Full-time position.
Category: TechnicalProvince: Sydney, Australia, International
Position: Head of Lighting
Deadline: March 22, 2023
Posted: February 13, 2023
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Job Description / Duties
About the role
Joining OA's Technical division, this role will manage the operation of the Lighting Department through the installation, rehearsal, and performance periods for all productions across the Company. You will mentor and guide the Deputy Heads of Lighting and all casual / seasonal lighting staff.
Key areas of focus
> Leading the objectives of the Lighting department with clear and frequent communication of what the vision of success will look like
> Bringing the vision of success to life by setting up complex lighting equipment and systems
> Overseeing a wide variety of operational needs such as staff roster, engage and direct contractors / hired labour and act as the main point of contact, OH&S compliance and reporting, and documentation of the event and venue
Qualifications / Required Skills
>Minimum 2 years' experience in a Head of Department role or similar
>Proven experience leading, managing, and understanding lighting requirements in a theatre or festival context
>Proven experience in adapting productions and re-lighting across venues
>Clear leadership skill; confident working within the wider team and independent work
>Have an understanding of WHS practices
Salary: $AUD136,278.99 per annum, plus superannuation
Contact Information
Employer Profile
Opera Australia (OA) is Australia’s national opera company dedicated to enriching Australia's cultural life with exceptional opera and musical productions. OA is dedicated to delivering outstanding performances as the resident company at the Arts Centre Melbourne and the Sydney Opera House, and through touring across the country.
OA has a range of major projects supporting the future of opera as a contemporary offering, extending the reach of its art-form to new and emerging audiences and of connecting appropriately with specific communities around the nation.