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. Its productions span iconic venues such as the Sydney Opera House and the 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, commissioning new work and sharing extraordinary stories through music and song.
OA is committed to artistic innovation, national reach and cultural leadership. The company nurtures Australian talent on and off the stage; collaborates with leading international and local companies, and brings extraordinary stories to life through music and song. 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.
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail orientated Assistant Accountant to join our Finance Team. This permanent role is responsible for the accurate and timely posting of box office journals, reconciliation of ticketing debtors and supporting corporate accounting functions including fixed assets, GST/BAS, capital expenditure, and audits.
Key Responsibilities
• Upload/post Tessitura import files daily and maintain Tessitura/SUN transfer desk and mapping tool (including new GL codes)
• Post monthly box office journals, capture/deferral of future seasons revenue/costs, and release on commencement
• Reconcile ticketing, Tourism and credit card debtors; prepare refund reconciliations and royalty calculations
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and profit & loss analysis; investigate variances to forecast
• Assist with OA annual audit and audits of associated entities
• Prepare/post GST journals, monthly BAS, FBT and withholding tax returns; complete ABS surveys
• Manage capital expenditure tracking, budgeting and forecasting
• Maintain fixed asset register and post depreciation, additions, disposals
• Post deferral journals for booking and card fees, banking journals, accruals and prepayments
• Support process improvements, internal controls and finance projects as directed by the Financial Accountant or Senior Finance Manager
About You
• Proven accounting experience with journal posting, reconciliations and reporting
• Strong Excel skills; knowledge of Tessitura and SunSystems (or similar) desirable
• Understanding of GST, BAS, FBT and withholding tax
• Highly organised, detail-focused, strong time management and problem-solving skills
• Clear communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team
• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting; CA/CPA studies desirable
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.
• Hybrid and flexible work environment
• 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
• 16 weeks’ paid Parental Leave and continued payments of superannuation if using Unpaid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted private health insurance
• Access to salary packaging through SmartSalary
• Discounted retail goods through our Swag Rewards platform and other affiliated businesses
• Complimentary tickets to select Opera Australia shows
If this sounds like you then click ‘Apply’ to send through your CV and cover letter.
Applications close on the 27 March 2026.
For any enquiries about this role, please contact our People team at People@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.
