The Role
As part of Opera Australia’s Technical Unit, the Fly’s Supervisor plays a key role in delivering safe and efficient fly floor operations across productions. Working closely with the Head of Flys and Head Mechanist, this position ensures the highest standards of rigging, stagecraft and technical execution are maintained.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
- Apply theatrical rigging techniques as required
- Interpret and apply technical drawings and ground plans
- Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with relevant WHS legislation, Opera Australia policies, and safe working procedures and contribute to the development of production safety documentation
- Demonstrate proficiency in carpentry, metal fabrication, and use of tools
- Work independently and collaborate with other technical departments when required
- Assist the Head of Flys in the daily running of the team and task management
- General admin duties, including but not limited to; maintaining records, departmental documentation and reporting as required
About You
Required
- 2+ years’ experience as a Fly’s Technician within theatre, live events or venues
- Hold a Basic Rigging High Risk Work License
- Demonstrated understanding of safe work practices and risk management in a technical production environment
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with creative teams, technical personnel, performers, and other production staff
- Problem solving and troubleshooting capability
- Capable of carrying out manual handling tasks and comfortable working at heights
- Practical knowledge and experience with the operation of various stage machinery and construction hand tools
Preferred
- Intermediate or Advanced Rigging High Risk Work Licence
- Advanced experience with rope access
- Familiarity with the installation and operation of chain hoists
Click apply to submit your CV and cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role.
Applications close 28 August 2026.
For any inquiries about this role, please contact our People team at: people@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. The company nurtures Australian talent on and off the stage and collaborates with leading international and local companies. With a full-time orchestra, dedicated chorus, production artisans, expert technicians 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.
