Flys Supervisor

2 days ago

Sydney, Australia Opera Australia Full time

Strong diversity and inclusion priority
- Complimentary tickets to select Opera Australia shows
- Join one of the largest arts organisations in Australia

**About Opera Australia**

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 opera.org.au

**The role**

Joining OA's Technical division, our Flys Supervisor will support and will be answerable to the Head of Flys and Deputy Head of Flys under the direction if the Head Mechanist.

**Focus areas**
- Supervise the implementation of OA's operational procedures for the fly floor
- Oversee operation and maintenance of stage machinery and equipment
- Coordinate changeovers, act changes, and other production staging tasks
- Demonstrate proficiency in carpentry, metal fabrication, and use of tools
- Work independently and collaborate with other technical departments when needed
- Assist the Deputy Head of Flys in the daily running of the team
- General admin duties, including but not limited to purchase, record, maintain relevant consumables, hardware and materials required for the effective running and maintenance of the productions team

**About you**
- 2+ years' experience as a Flys Technician
- Hold a basic rigging High Risk Work License (Intermediate or advanced will be an advantage)
- Advanced experience with rope access
- Familiarity with the installation and operation of chain hoists
- Exposure to a theatre or live venue environment preferred but not required
- Demonstrate ability to work with creative and technical personnel and performers
- Knowledge and understanding of safe work practices
- Capable of carrying out manual handling tasks and comfortable working at heights
- Practical knowledge on the operation of various stage machinery and construction hand tools

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