Employment
Join us at Sydney’s home of music – a premium concert hall with a prime CBD address. In our intimate hall with its unmatched acoustics, we present the finest music performances in collaboration with the industry’s best musical talents. Our people are the foundation of our business and we are always looking to recruit the right people into the right roles. We’re proud to offer a diverse range of career opportunities and we value inclusion and imagination. We offer our employees a range of benefits, learning and development opportunities. If you enjoy hard work and rewarding experiences, we invite you to be part of creating a new era in curated programming and first class live music experiences.
We understand the importance of building a great team and we want to find the right people to join us. Does this sound like you?
At City Recital Hall we value:
- Connection – live music connects people
- Imagination – creativity produces better performances
- Excellence – reputation is built through excellence
- Sustainability is the key to lasting impact
We offer a diverse and inclusive workplace that genuinely cares about our people. Benefits include staff Wellbeing Days, access to concert tickets, salary sacrifice, an openness to flexible working arrangements, and a central CBD location well serviced by public transport. We encourage all applications; especially those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultures and people with a disability.
Current Career Opportunities
EVENT ACCOUNT MANAGER - Full Time, Onsite Position.
This role is responsible for effectively and competently planning, preparing and leading the delivery of events at City Recital Hall. The role oversees every aspect of an event including the acquisition, contracting, scheduling and preparation of finances, products, services, information and other resources to achieve the objectives and agreed outcomes of the event on time and within budget. This position acts as the primary contact for hirers who utilise City Recital Hall from bookings through to settlement and event closure. The role advocates on behalf of the customer while reconciling the needs of the various internal and external stakeholders.
To be considered for this position you should possess:
- 3 to 5 years’ experience in performing arts organisations, venue management or similarExcellent customer relations, negotiation and relationship management skills
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in a variety of events including classical recitals, contemporary music and corporate events
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a small team
- Ability to quickly learn and implement new systems and procedures
- Current NSW Working with Children Check clearance for paid employment
A full time annual salary range of $94k – $105k package (including superannuation), dependent on skills, experience and qualifications.
View the full position description HERE
Please submit your resume together with a cover letter addressing the criteria to [email protected] by 5pm on Friday 15 November 2024.
Early applications are encouraged as suitable candidates will be invited to attend an interview prior to the closing date.
FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER - Full Time, Onsite Position.
The Front of House Manager is responsible for the Front of House operation, bringing vision and strong leadership qualities to deliver exceptional audience experiences and public safety. They bring peerless customer service across our 1200+ capacity venue as we diversify our audiences and programming. The role ensures seamless integration between event planning and delivery through active operational leadership of a team of casual staff during performances. Flexible working hours are based on performance schedules, which vary weekly. Lead the team at show time on evenings and weekends as required.
To be considered for this position you should possess:
- Ability to problem solve and lead calmly under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, diplomacy, customer service and communication skills
- Experience and confidence in taking a leadership role in emergency response
- Extensive experience managing and growing a large casual workforce
- Proven administration, rostering, people and time management and reporting skills
- Willingness and availability to work to a variable roster, including regular evening and weekend shifts
- Experience managing a customer service team at a performing arts, hospitality, or similar high profile public venue
View the full position description HERE.
A full time annual salary range of $94k– $105k package (including superannuation), dependent on skills, experience and qualifications.
Please submit your resume together with a cover letter addressing the criteria to [email protected] by 5pm on Friday 22 November 2024.
Early applications are encouraged as suitable candidates will be invited to attend an interview prior to the closing date.
LIGHTING TECHNICIAN - Casual, Onsite Position.
We are a premium live music venue in the heart of Sydney, renowned for presenting the best in acoustic music. City Recital Hall is expanding to become the destination of choice for contemporary music. The venue is growing with new technology and a highly skilled team of technicians to bring the world’s best contemporary and classical live music experiences to Sydney.
To be considered for this position you should possess:
- Comprehensive skills and experience (minimum 2 years) in professional lighting services for the performing arts.
- Good working knowledge of lighting equipment and venue infrastructure including:
- Lighting network setup and distribution
- Lighting consoles – including ETC GEO
- Moving light fixtures - setting, addressing and trouble-shooting
- Intelligent lighting fixtures including LED technology and strobes etc.
- Follow spot operation,
- Conventional lighting and lamp maintenance
- System fault finding
- Physical fitness, agility and ability to work at heights, with a commitment to abide by WHS standards and City Recital Hall policies.
- Ability and commitment to work on a rotating shift basis, including nights and weekends.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of digital technology and CAD.
View the full position description HERE
For more information or to send an application, please contact [email protected]
STAGING TECHNICIAN - Casual, Onsite Position.
We are a premium live music venue in the heart of Sydney, renowned for presenting the best in acoustic music. City Recital Hall is expanding to become the destination of choice for contemporary music. The venue is growing with new technology and a highly skilled team of technicians to bring the world’s best contemporary and classical live music experiences to Sydney.
To be considered for this position you should possess:
- Experience (minimum 1 year) in professional entertainment services for the performing arts.
- Experience working in a team to deliver an event in collaboration with other technicians and event staff
- Physical fitness, agility and ability to work at heights, with a commitment to abide by WHS standards and City Recital Hall policies.
- Ability and commitment to work on a rotating shift basis, including nights and weekends.
View the full position description HERE
For more information or to send an application, please contact [email protected]