Technical Director

1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Opera Australia Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Opera Australia
is the nation's premier opera company, performing in iconic venues such as the Sydney Opera House and Arts Centre Melbourne, as well as on tour across the country. With more than 500 performances annually, OA combines artistic excellence, national reach, and cultural leadership.

We are seeking an exceptional
Technical Director
to join our Executive Team and lead all technical and production operations across opera, musicals, and touring. This is a rare opportunity to shape the technical vision and operational excellence of a national cultural leader.

Reporting to the CEO and working in close partnership with Artistic Leadership, the Technical Director will:

  • Provide strategic leadership as part of Opera Australia's Executive Team.
  • Partner with creative teams to realise ambitious productions at the highest international standard.
  • Oversee all staging, technical operations, manufacturing, logistics and touring.
  • Lead and inspire a large multidisciplinary technical workforce.
  • Drive innovation, efficiency, and safety across every production.

About You

You are an experienced senior leader in technical production with a proven record in opera, theatre, or large-scale live performance. You bring deep technical knowledge, outstanding people leadership, and the ability to deliver complex productions at scale. Above all, you share our passion for artistic excellence and live performance.

What We Offer

Opera Australia is committed to a culture that is curious, creative, collaborative, brave, and inclusive. We offer generous leave policies, employee assistance support, ticketing benefits and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

If this sounds like you, please click 'Apply' please submit your CV along with a cover letter that includes a brief pitch addressing the selection criteria (maximum two pages). The closing date is 14 October 2025.

For any enquiries about this role, or a copy of the full position description please contact Jessica Owen, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at or Amanda Smith, Head of People, at

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 experiences, self-expression, and talent represent our culture and reputation of Opera Australia. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression.

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