Job Status: Full time, Ongoing Salary: Base salary of $101,326 per annum plus 11% superannuation contributions Position No: SOH2270 Role Closes: 22nd October 2023 Role Enquiries: recruitmentsydneyoperahouse.com Technical Enquiries: Jobs NSW Helpdesk on 1800 562 679 Sydney Opera House has an exceptional opportunity for an Audio Engineer to join our Recording & Broadcast team to create world-class content. THE HOUSE The Sydney Opera House is the place to discover the best of performing arts and culture. From whimsical musicals to side-splitting comedies, arias to ARIA Award-winners, symphonies to sundowners and talks, and backstage tours to playful puppet shows. It’s all waiting for you. Working at the Sydney Opera House you will be surrounded by supportive and hardworking teams who are passionate about the work they do and the iconic building they work in. You will be inspired to create value in everything you do and will be provided with opportunities to grow and achieve while making a positive contribution to our community. Our vision for diversity, inclusion and belonging (DI&B) is that the Sydney Opera House – who we are and everything we do – reflects and respects the diversity of the community. Our 2021-23 DI&B Strategy sets out the change we are driving in the lead up to our 50th anniversary in 2023. These commitments work hand in hand with the commitments in our longstanding Reconciliation, Accessibility and Environmental Action Plans. For more information about the Sydney Opera House please refer to our website. YOUR NEW ROLE The Broadcast Studio Audio Engineer is responsible for facilitating the day to day audio operations of the Broadcast Studio. Working under the direction of the Head of Recording & Broadcast, this role will assist with the planning and delivery of audio projects from conception through to completion, including designing and implementing technical workflows in response to a creative brief, configuring and operating Broadcast Studio technology, booking and liaising with the creative and technical teams, the creation of, and distribution of, recording & broadcast event information, as well as liaising with key stakeholders to facilitate timely and effective communication. This role also assists the Head of Recording and Broadcast to ensure effective and efficient operations and workflows, whilst delivering exceptional service to all clients. Further detailed information about the role and its requirements can be obtained from the role description ARE YOU THE ONE? We are looking for someone with: • Qualifications or equivalent industry experience in digital media, arts or live event technical production. • Demonstrated experience working with creative, technical or production teams. • Technical expertise in audio pre-production, production and/or post-production systems and/or workflows. • High level demonstrated abilities with audio mixing systems in respect to recording, broadcast, live streaming and post production operations. • Comprehensive knowledge of digital audio transport systems including common AoIP protocols as well as IP/Wi-Fi networks for use with system control. • Ability to work quickly under pressure and prioritise work. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Flexibility and commitment to continuous improvement. • Excellent organisational, analytical and decision-making skills. BENEFITS & CULTURE Being Australia’s premier cultural institution, tourism destination & a celebrated community meeting place, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic working environment for all our staff. With values of Safety, Creativity, Excellence, Collaboration & Accountability your professional life is provided with every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession. Working with the Sydney Opera House gives you access to a great range of benefits including: • Flexible working arrangements • Access to a range of internal and external professional development programs and staff engagement initiatives • Staff community groups like SOH Pride, First Nations Staff Network, Sustainable Environmental Action Leaders (aka ‘SEALs’) and more. • Fitness Passport & complimentary wellbeing programs including pilates, yoga, circuit classes, physiotherapy sessions as well as other wellbeing initiatives • Working for an organisation with a 6 Star Green Star Performance Rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) • Working for an organisation who has committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals • And many more SOUND LIKE YOU? APPLY We welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, recognising the value, unique skills and knowledge that First Nations employees bring to the workplace. We encourage applications from people of all genders, as well as people from one or more of these underrepresented groups/communities, including but not limited to d/Deaf and Disabled people/people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTIQ. We recognise that everyone is unique, and that you might require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply and put your skills forward for consideration. If we can make some adjustments to the SOH recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, then please email us at recruitmentsydneyoperahouse.com or call us on 02 9250 7743 and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to; alternate application methods, interview setup, physical requirements, interpreters or other access supports or specific interview availability times and more. Applicants are asked to include the following documents with their applications • Up to date resume of no more than five pages • Address their suitability in a cover letter of no more than one page In addition, applicants will be prompted to answer the following two targeted questions in the online application platform. 1. Please describe a technically complex event / project you have delivered successfully, detailing your role, the challenges faced, and the technologies used. 2. Please provide an example of you leading stakeholder engagement. Applicants are required to create a profile and submit their application electronically for this position at https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/. Only applicants who apply online and include the requested documentation will be considered for this position, unless otherwise discussed. To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must have existing Australian work rights. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Pre-Employment Health Assessment . The assessment seeks information only relevant to performing the inherent requirements of the job, it remains strictly confidential and applicants will be informed of the result. This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months. Applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.