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Job Description / Duties

Supervise and mentor the team of wig and make-up artists, acting as first point of contact for any feedback
Attend production and staff meetings; implementing any directions and changes as needed
In consultation with the Designer, understand and deliver the brief for the hair and make-up design
Collaborate with Directors and Designers to develop looks that support the artistic vision
Prepare, bump-in and bump-out all wigs and make-up elements associated with all OA productions
Follow through on origination, update and modification of all relevant show plots and any other ad hoc changes
Ensure the ongoing maintenance of the wigs including actively reporting on any changes or issues
Artistic management including but not limited to, artistic hair cutting, supervision of make-up and dressing artists

Qualifications / Required Skills

Tertiary qualifications in hair, make-up, or a related discipline
Demonstrate experience as Head of Wigs or equivalent for a minimum of 2 years
Ability to collaborate and deliver for multiple stakeholders, including creative, technical, and performing teams
Knowledge of the arts and entertainment sector highly valued
A clear and confident communicator who has a keen eye for detail

Additional Information

Being Australia’s 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.

Hybrid and flexible work environment
Strong diversity and inclusion priority
Generous Leave Policy including First Nation's Cultural & Ceremonial Leave, Cultural & Religious Holiday Leave, Education Leave, Women's Health Leave, Gender Affirmation Leave, and more 16 weeks' paid Parental Leave and continued payments of superannuation if using Unpaid Parental Leave
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

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000

Contact Information

If this sounds like you then please send your resume to people@opera.org.au including your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on the 31 July 2024.

For any enquiries about this role, please contact our People team at People@opera.org.au

Employer Profile

Opera Australia is one of the world’s most celebrated opera companies with an ambition to bring an Australian stamp to sharing great stories through music and song, and with a commitment to develop and nurture new generations of Australian talent on and off the stage. Opera Australia currently presents up to 500 performances to more than 650,000 people annually including operas, musicals and concerts, predominantly in our two performance homes: the Sydney Opera House on Gadigal land and the Arts Centre Melbourne on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung land.

Opera Australia also stages exceptional and critically acclaimed performances in other venues in Australia’s major cities and regional communities across the country – from Warrnambool to Wyong and Burnie to Bendigo. Led by CEO Fiona Allan, Opera Australia is one of the biggest performing arts employers in Australia’s $14.7 billion arts and entertainment sector. Our company includes opera singers, conductors, orchestral musicians, coaches and repetiteurs with teams also working in the areas of scenic construction and painting, lighting, design, direction, wardrobe, wig-making, management and administration.

Opera Australia is resident at the Sydney Opera House and our Orchestra performs in the Joan Sutherland Theatre with both Opera Australia and The Australian Ballet. Our Chorus is regarded as one of the world’s finest.

For more information about OA please visit www.opera.org.au.