Description Job Status: Full Time, Temporary (10 months), commencing end of March/early April 2026 Salary: Base salary of $87,514 per annum plus 12% Superannuation Contributions (Pro-rated to approx. $72,928 over 10 months) Applications Close: 15 th February 2026 at 11:55pm Role Enquires: recruitment@sydneyoperahouse.com Online Application Support: Frequently Asked Questions An organisation where diversity of thought and experience is valued, supported and respected. THE HOUSE The Sydney Opera House occupies a unique place in the cultural landscape. A globally recognised icon synonymous with inspiration and imagination, it’s one of the world’s busiest performing arts centres, the nation’s premier tourism destination and a World Heritage masterpiece that belongs to the people of NSW. Driving this incredible place is a team of passionate and dedicated people. Join us in shaping the Opera House’s future and be provided with opportunities to grow and develop while making a positive contribution to our community. The Opera House is a living work of art. A place of possibility and wonder – on and off the stage. We bring people together to be uplifted, empowered and entertained. As set out in the Sydney Opera House Strategy 2024-2026, our ambition is to be Everyone’s House. To make this real, we are focused on four themes that underpin our organisational values (Creativity, Courage, Inclusivity, Integrity, Collaboration and Care): Everyone feels welcome here. We better understand and connect with the community. We are future ready. We lead and inspire positive change. For more information about the Sydney Opera House please refer to our website. YOUR NEW ROLE Based in the vibrant Children, Families and Creative Learning team at Sydney Opera House, this role champions access, creativity and connection across Primary, Secondary and Tertiary education. Driving business development and school bookings for Creative Learning programs, you’ll build meaningful relationships with educators through engaging communications, meetings and events. Acting as a trusted account manager, you’ll coordinate bookings, workshops and financial support, collaborate closely with ticketing and contribute to launches, focus groups and conferences. In this role, you’ll be helping more students and teachers experience the power of learning through the arts at Sydney Opera House. Further detailed information about the role and its requirements can be obtained from the role description. ARE YOU THE ONE? 3–5 years’ experience in sales and account coordination, ideally within education and/or creative learning programs. Proven success designing and delivering sales plans and managing customers through the full engagement journey to confirmed bookings. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with education sector customers, driving repeat and increased engagement. Confident use of CRM systems (e.g. Tessitura) to manage data, generate insights, reports and inform sales strategies. Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders. Strong administration, organisation and time-management skills, with the resilience and flexibility to work independently in a fast-paced, complex environment. THE PERKS The Sydney Opera House give you access to a fantastic range of benefits including: 10% off onsite food and beverage outlets like Opera Bar and First Nations restaurant Midden. 5 weeks’ annual leave for all ongoing and temporary staff. Access to salary packaging and discounted health insurance. Access to a range of professional development programs and staff engagement initiatives. Staff community groups like SOH Pride, First Nations Staff Network, Sustainable Environmental Action Leaders (SEALs) and more. Fitness Passport and complimentary wellbeing programs including pilates, yoga, circuit classes, physiotherapy sessions as well as other wellbeing initiatives. Working for an organisation with a 6 Start Green Star performance rating from the Green Building Council of Australia. Working for an organisation committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the world’s first arts organisation to join the UN’s Global Compact, an international sustainability initiative designed to build a better future for us all. Complimentary tickets to shows. And many more! EQUITY AND INCLUSION The Opera House is an inclusive employer that recognises everyone is unique. The organisation welcomes you for who you are – as you are. So if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact us as recruitment@sydneyoperahouse.com to discuss. Even if you think you’d be a great fit, but don’t necessarily tick every box in the role description, please get in touch. 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 welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders, people who are d/Deaf and/or with disability, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, neurodiverse, refugees and the LGBTQIA community. NEED TO WORK FLEXIBLY? We know flexibility means different things to different people, so let us know how we can support you to be your best. SOUND LIKE YOU? APPLY NOW Please submit your cover letter and CV via our online portal. In addition you will be prompted to answer the two following targeted questions in the online application platform. How would you approach promoting and selling Sydney Opera House Creative Learning experiences and products to schools and other education stakeholders who know the brand but not our specific experiences? Provide an example of when you had to analyse schools data and information to build sales and make recommendations to support improved customer experience. What kind of thought process did you go through? What internal and external stakeholders did you successfully engage? 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. A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. Your personal information is being collected to enable the Sydney Opera House to assess your suitability for appointment to the position you have applied for. This personal information will be managed in accordance with the Sydney Opera House Privacy Management Policy and Plan. Applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.