Job Application Administrator, Sydney

Description

Job Status: Part Time, Temporary (5 months)

Salary: Base salary of $114,199 per annum/per hour plus 12% Superannuation Contributions

Applications Close: Tuesday 2 December at 11:55pm

Role Enquires: Write to the company

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

This position is responsible for the provision of applications support across a broad range of business applications in use at Sydney Opera House and to assist with determining how existing applications, legacy systems, databases, Web interfaces and/or hardware logic, which may be currently operating on multiple platforms, and contribute to the development and maintenance of the Sydney Opera House’s Cloud computing strategy.

Further detailed information about the role and its requirements can be obtained from the role description.

ARE YOU THE ONE?

Key Responsibilities/skills:

• Provide technical expertise to resolve complex incidents and problems across diverse business applications, including HR, finance, procurement, and event management systems.
• Develop, maintain, and document standard operating procedures and configurations for application servers, cloud services, and middleware platforms.
• Support and maintain integrations between legacy and modern cloud systems, ensuring clear documentation of system interdependencies and workflows.
• Manage, administer, and optimise Windows and Linux server environments, including security, high availability, SSO, and MFA via Azure AD.
• Train Helpdesk staff and communicate application requirements to enable effective administration and issue resolution.
• Lead and support technical project work, coordinating with external developers and vendors to meet project outcomes and timelines.
• Apply strong problem-solving skills to manage concurrent application upgrades and installations in a fast-paced, dynamic operational environment.
• Demonstrate proficiency across business systems support, middleware platforms, data tools, and web application architectures, while producing clear technical documentation and delivering strong customer service.

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 Write to the company 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.

1. Outline your previous experience and highlight what you think are the most important characteristics you possess that will enable you to be successful in this role.
   
   
2. Provide an example of what obstacles or difficulties you have faced when communicating your ideas to a manager or stakeholder. What was the outcome?
   
   

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.