About the Role
As Production Manager, you will lead the end-to-end technical delivery of assigned productions, from initial concept and planning through to staging, season maintenance, and touring. Partnering closely with creative teams, internal technical departments, and external suppliers, you will ensure productions are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest artistic and technical standards. This is a pivotal role in bringing Opera Australia’s productions to life and upholding our reputation for excellence on and off the stage.
Key Responsibilities
About You
What We Offer
As 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.
If this sounds like you, click ‘Apply’ to send through your CV and cover letter addressing how you meet the key responsibilities of the role.
Applications close on 24th April 2026.
For any enquiries about this role, please contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Jessica.Owen@Opera.org.au.
About Opera Australia
Opera Australia (OA) is one of the nation’s most important cultural institutions. With a rich history and a global reputation for artistic excellence, OA presents over 500 performances each year—reaching more than 650,000 people through opera, musicals and concerts.
Our productions span iconic venues such as Sydney Opera House and Arts Centre Melbourne, as well as regional centres across the country. This year, OA is celebrating its 70th anniversary, marking seven decades of artistic excellence, innovative programming and national impact. From its beginnings as a small, community-driven company to its place today as the nation’s premier opera company, OA continues to reimagine opera and musical theatre for contemporary audiences—nurturing Australian talent both on and off stage, collaborating with leading international and local companies, commissioning new work, and sharing extraordinary stories through music and song.
OA is committed to artistic innovation, national reach and cultural leadership. With a full-time orchestra, dedicated chorus and a highly skilled workforce, OA is Australia’s largest performing arts employer and plays a vital role in Australia’s performing arts landscape and in the lives of audiences nationwide.
For more about OA please refer to our website: opera.org.au
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.