The role
As part of Opera Australia’s Technical division, 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.
Focus areas
About you
Click apply to submit your CV and cover letter. Applications close on the 19 April 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.
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.
A 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.
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