Head of Scenic Art

1 week ago

Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia Opera Australia Full time
Strong diversity and inclusion priority

  • Complimentary tickets to select Opera Australia shows
  • Join one of the largest arts organization in Australia

About the role

We are currently seeking an experienced Head of Scenic Art to join the Opera Australia Technical team, based at The Opera Centre in Surry Hills.

In this role, you will leverage your extensive experience as a Head of Scenic Art or equivalent, along with a deep understanding of the operational intricacies of theatrical production.


Reporting to the Workshop Manager, the Head of Scenic Art will oversee, coordinate, and manage all scenic art elements, including both soft and hard sets, as well as refurbishments across Opera Australia's repertoire of productions.

This role is integral to translating the Designer's scenic concepts into tangible realities for each production.

Key Areas of focus

Scenic Art Production

  • Work closely with designers and directors to understand their design concept and advise on the correct process to achieve desired effects
  • Responsible for the Scenic finishing for scenery and large props for new productions and revivals for all OA projects
  • Researching the best materials to use to realise the creative vision in collaboration with the creatives
  • Provide samples of scenic finishes to designers to help realise the creative vision in a costeffective manner
  • Create estimates and manage budgets for all productions
  • Ensure that the budget is adhered to
  • Manage staff levels to ensure all manufacturing deadlines are met
  • Keep up with the latest international industry developments in scenic art

Administration

  • Managing time sheets for all scenic staff
  • Monitoring Scenic art budgets
  • Ordering materials using the purchasing order system (IPOS)
  • Ensure paint stock is managed and up to date
  • Reconciling company credit card

Team Leadership

  • Supervise and mentor Scenic art staff
  • Communicate direction and a clear vision of success
  • Inspire and motivate the team
  • Providing the scenic art team with professional advice, guidance and help in solving technical problems to enable them to perform their jobs effectively
  • Resolve technical problems and staff conflicts to promote the team's productivity, quality, standards and wellbeing
  • Generate confidence in the team and empower them
  • Manage scenic art staff in regard to personal development, morale, skill development, productivity and efficiency

Work Health and Safety & Compliance

  • Follow all Work Health and Safety policies and guidelines
  • Undertake any other duties as required, which are within the limits of the employee's skill, competence, and training.
  • Ensure all necessary licenses and safety certificates are acquired and kept valid and up to date

About you

You will have:

  • 10+ years' scenic art skills across all disciplines of scenic art
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the operational requirements of a Theatrical production
  • Excellent organisation and communication skills, written and verbal
  • Staging experience
  • Demonstrated ability to work with creative and technical personnel and performers
  • Ability to work under pressure, using tact, diplomacy, and flexibility
  • An understanding of repertory production and Staging Practices.
  • Intermediate MS office skills including Excel, Outlook
It is preferred you have

  • Management experience
  • Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator skills
  • Understanding of the operation of laser cutting machine (to cut stencils/patterns)

About Opera Australia

Opera Australia's (OA) Vision is to become an opera for a 21st century Australia with a mission to bring an Australian stamp to telling great stories through music and song.


Opera Australia is one of the largest arts organization in Australia, presenting performances at the Sydney Opera House and Arts Centre Melbourne as a resident company, as well as working collaboratively with venues across the country (such as Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Uluru, Cockatoo Island, Her Majesty's Theatre) for special events.

For more about OA please refer to our website:

What we offer
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.

  • 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
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discounts through our Swag Rewards platform and other affiliated businesses
  • Complimentary tickets to select Opera Australia shows
  • 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 experi

  • Head of Scenic Art

    1 week ago

    Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia Opera Australia Full time

    Strong diversity and inclusion priority Complimentary tickets to select Opera Australia shows Join one of the largest arts organization in AustraliaAbout the roleWe are currently seeking an experienced Head of Scenic Art to join the Opera Australia Technical team, based at The Opera Centre in Surry Hills. In this role, you will leverage your extensive...

  • Postdoctoral Fellow

    1 week ago

    Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute Full time

    Postdoctoral Fellow - Zebrafish:Full-time, 12-month fixed term contractDarlinghurst, Sydney, NSWReporting to: Head, Inherited Heart DiseaseThe role:The Inherited Heart Disease laboratory, headed by Professor Diane Fatkin, is seeking a driven and highly motivated experimental Postdoctoral Fellow to join the zebrafish team.You will be part of a highly...

  • Sales Administrator

    1 week ago

    Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia Gough Recruitment Full time

    Our client is a high touch and high profile office located in the Inner City, and on the top of everyone's wish list Operating out of state of the art offices, in the Surry Hills area, this is an agency that has implemented excellent structure, support and leading technology to reflect seamless service and systems that provide first class service. Headed up...

  • Research Assistant

    1 week ago

    Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute Full time

    Research Assistant - Computer Scientist:6-month contract, part-time (3-5 days per week)OnsiteDarlinghurst, Sydney, NSWReporting to: Head, Heart Valve Disease & Artificial IntelligenceAbout you:The roleThe Computer Scientist will be responsible for fulfilling a targeted role to develop a user interface for developed algorithms.You will be working on projects...

  • Research Assistant

    1 week ago

    Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute Full time

    Research Assistant - Vascular Epigenetics:Full-time, 2-year fixed-term contract.Onsite. Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSWReporting to: Head, Vascular EpigeneticsThe role:As Research Assistant in the Vascular Epigenetics Laboratory, headed by Dr Renjing Liu, you will play a crucial role in contributing to studies that will uncover the fundamental processes involved...

  • Research Assistant

    1 week ago

    Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute Full time

    Research Assistant – Vascular EpigeneticsFull-time, 2-year fixed-term contract.Onsite. Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSWReporting to: Head, Vascular Epigenetics​The roleAs Research Assistant in the Vascular Epigenetics Laboratory, headed by Dr Renjing Liu, you will play a crucial role in contributing to studies that will uncover the fundamental processes...

  • Clinical Support Officer

    1 week ago

    Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute Full time

    Clinical Support Officer:Permanent, full-timeOnsite. Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSWReporting to: Operations ManagerThe role:As a Clinical Support Officer, you will play a vital role in coordinating patient flow within our institute. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for managing patient bookings, referrals, and general coordination of...

  • Integrated Designer

    1 week ago

    Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia We Are Unity Full time

    Company DescriptionWe Are Unity works globally to help organisations realise their Purpose, by driving transformations that unite strategy, brand and culture. We work collaboratively with our client partners to articulate and embed their Purpose, Vision and Strategy across leadership, brand, EVP, customer experience and employee experience.When you work with...

  • Community Corrections Officer, Clerk Grade 5/6

    1 week ago

    Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia NSW Department of Communities and Justice Full time

    Division: Corrective Services NSW- Location: Darlinghurst, NSW, AU, 2010- Req ID: 66213Community Corrections Officer - City Community CorrectionsCorrective Services NSWLocation: City (Darlinghurst) Community Corrections Office, Ground Floor, 13-15 Wentworth Ave, Sydney NSW 2000.Salary: Clerk Grade 5/6 (Starting at $93,295pa) plus employer's contribution to...

  • Head of Scenic Art

    4 weeks ago

    Darlinghurst, Australia Opera Australia Full time

    Strong diversity and inclusion priority - Complimentary tickets to select Opera Australia shows - Join one of the largest arts organization in Australia **About the role** We are currently seeking an experienced Head of Scenic Art to join the Opera Australia Technical team, based at The Opera Centre in Surry Hills. In this role, you will leverage your...

  • Head of Scenic Art

    4 weeks ago

    Darlinghurst, Australia Opera Australia Full time

    Strong diversity and inclusion priority - Complimentary tickets to select Opera Australia shows - Join one of the largest arts organization in Australia **About the role** We are currently seeking an experienced Head of Scenic Art to join the Opera Australia Technical team, based at The Opera Centre in Surry Hills. In this role, you will leverage your...

  • Postdoctoral Fellow

    1 week ago

    Darlinghurst, Australia Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute Full time

    **Postdoctoral Fellow - Zebrafish**: Full-time, 12-month fixed term contract Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW Reporting to: Head, Inherited Heart Disease **The role**: The Inherited Heart Disease laboratory, headed by Professor Diane Fatkin, is seeking a driven and highly motivated experimental Postdoctoral Fellow to join the zebrafish team. You will be part of...

  • Research Assistant

    1 week ago

    Darlinghurst, Australia Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute Full time

    **Research Assistant - Computer Scientist**: 6-month contract, part-time (3-5 days per week) Onsite Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW Reporting to: Head, Heart Valve Disease & Artificial Intelligence **About you**: The role The Computer Scientist will be responsible for fulfilling a targeted role to develop a user interface for developed algorithms. You will...

  • Research Assistant

    5 days ago

    Darlinghurst, Australia Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute Full time

    **Research Assistant - Vascular Epigenetics**: Full-time, 2-year fixed-term contract. Onsite. Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW Reporting to: Head, Vascular Epigenetics **The role**: As Research Assistant in the Vascular Epigenetics Laboratory, headed by Dr Renjing Liu, you will play a crucial role in contributing to studies that will uncover the fundamental...

  • Research Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Darlinghurst, Australia Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute Full time

    **Research Assistant - Regulatory Systems**: 2-year contract, full-time Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW Reporting to: Head, Regulatory Systems Lab **The role**: **What we will trust you with***: - Design and conduct computational and wet lab experiments independently. - Assist colleagues and students with experimental work. - Analyse experimental data using...

  • Clinical Support Officer

    3 weeks ago

    Darlinghurst, Australia Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute Full time

    **Clinical Support Officer**: Permanent, full-time Onsite. Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW Reporting to: Operations Manager **The role**: As a Clinical Support Officer, you will play a vital role in coordinating patient flow within our institute. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for managing patient bookings, referrals, and general...

  • Research Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Darlinghurst, Australia Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute Full time

    Research Assistant – Vascular EpigeneticsFull-time, 2-year fixed-term contract.Onsite. Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSWReporting to: Head, Vascular Epigenetics​The roleAs Research Assistant in the Vascular Epigenetics Laboratory, headed by Dr Renjing Liu, you will play a crucial role in contributing to studies that will uncover the fundamental processes...

  • Research Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Darlinghurst, Australia Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute Full time

    Research Assistant – Vascular EpigeneticsFull-time, 2-year fixed-term contract.Onsite. Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSWReporting to: Head, Vascular Epigenetics​The roleAs Research Assistant in the Vascular Epigenetics Laboratory, headed by Dr Renjing Liu, you will play a crucial role in contributing to studies that will uncover the fundamental processes...

  • Research Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Darlinghurst, Australia Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute Full time

    Research Assistant – Vascular EpigeneticsFull-time, 2-year fixed-term contract.Onsite. Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSWReporting to: Head, Vascular Epigenetics​The roleAs Research Assistant in the Vascular Epigenetics Laboratory, headed by Dr Renjing Liu, you will play a crucial role in contributing to studies that will uncover the fundamental processes...

  • Facilities Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Darlinghurst, Australia Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute Full time

    **Facilities Assistant**: Permanent, full-time Onsite. Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW Reporting to: Facilities Engineering Manager **About you**: We are seeking a proactive and reliable individual who is eager to join the facilities team at our world-renowned research institute. You are comfortable working autonomously and have a responsible attitude towards...

  • Facilities Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Darlinghurst, Australia Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute Full time

    **Facilities Assistant**: Permanent, full-time Onsite. Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW Reporting to: Facilities Engineering Manager **About you**: We are seeking a proactive and reliable individual who is eager to join the facilities team at our world-renowned research institute. You are comfortable working autonomously and have a responsible attitude towards...

  • Integrated Designer

    2 months ago

    Darlinghurst, Australia We Are Unity Full time

    Company Description We Are Unity works globally to help organisations realise their Purpose, by driving transformations that unite strategy, brand and culture. We work collaboratively with our client partners to articulate and embed their Purpose, Vision and Strategy across leadership, brand, EVP, customer experience and employee experience. When you work...

  • Facilities Assistant

    6 days ago

    Darlinghurst, Australia Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute Full time

    Facilities AssistantPermanent, full-timeOnsite. Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSWReporting to: Facilities Engineering ManagerAbout youWe are seeking a proactive and reliable individual who is eager to join the facilities team at our world-renowned research institute. You are comfortable working autonomously and have a responsible attitude towards tasks, seeing them...

  • Community Corrections Officer, Clerk Grade 5/6

    2 weeks ago

    Darlinghurst, Australia NSW Department of Communities and Justice Full time

    Division: Corrective Services NSW- Location: Darlinghurst, NSW, AU, 2010- Req ID: 66213**Community Corrections Officer -** **City Community Corrections** **Corrective Services NSW** **Location**: City (Darlinghurst) Community Corrections Office, Ground Floor, 13-15 Wentworth Ave, Sydney NSW 2000. **Salary**: Clerk Grade 5/6 (Starting at $93,295pa) plus...

  • Aboriginal Community Engagement and Culture

    3 weeks ago

    Darlinghurst, Australia NSW Department of Communities and Justice Full time

    Division: Corrective Services NSW- Location: Darlinghurst, NSW, AU, 2010- Req ID: 66063**Aboriginal Community Engagement and Culture Officer, Clerk Grade 5/6, City Community Corrections** **Salary**:Clerk Grade 5/6 Salary ($93,295- $102,941) + Superannuation + Annual Leave Loading. **Position Type**: Temporary 12 months: This position is open to Australian...