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?
Current Career Opportunities
BAR MANAGER - Full time, Onsite Position.
Join Sydney's premium live music venue as we renovate and rejuvenate our theatre bars. You will be charged with setting up the new bars early next year, and you will enjoy creating new systems and processes as we change over from the old to the new. Bringing energy and enthusiasm to the role you have the chance to shape our space to be the best theatre bar experience in Sydney.
City Recital Hall has a reputation for being one of the world's finest acoustic halls for classical music. We have recently installed a state-of-the-art spatial amplification system and we are now growing our reputation for exciting and cutting edge contemporary music gigs and unforgettable nights out.
The Bar Manager needs to be able to work with the diverse audience our classical and contemporary programming attracts. This is a role where you will get to know your team and your customers well and you will need to communicate well with a wide range of people.
To be considered for this position you should possess:
- Minimum three years’ management experience in a performing arts, hospitality, or similar venue
- Demonstrated leadership of a diverse team to deliver excellent public facing customer service
- Demonstrated ability to manage resources, drive sales growth and maintain profit margins
If this sounds like you, or if you would like more information, please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
View the full position description HERE
Don’t delay. Applications will be assessed as they are received and close 9am Monday 9 October 2023
FACILITIES MANAGER - Onsite Position.
City Recital Hall seeks a Facilities Manager who will have primary responsibility for maintaining building presentation standards. The role is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of property, building services and fire systems and assists in long-term asset planning for a premium performing arts venue.
The role acts as a key link between City Recital Hall and City of Sydney Property Management and provides access and safety induction for maintenance and other contractors.
The Facilities Manager works closely with the Head of Venue Operations to help facilitate our capital works upgrades, and works alongside Stage Door to maintain a safe working environment.
The role requires flexible work hours including out of hours and weekend work from time to time.
We are open to candidates who may be interested in part-time work on a pro-rated salary.
This role suits an experienced Facilities Manager who has:
- Genuine care for the building and our presentation standards
- Enjoys a hands on proactive approach to maintenance, repairs and ad-hoc cleaning
- A willingness to understand and support the unique needs of the performing arts industry
- Trade abilities to undertake minor repairs and maintenance
If this sounds like you, or if you would like more information, please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
View the full position description here.
Don’t delay. Applications will be assessed as they are received and close 9am Monday 9 October 2023
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
We offer a diverse and inclusive workplace that genuinely cares about our people. Benefits include, access to concert tickets, salary sacrifice, an openness to flexible working arrangements, and a central CBD location well serviced by public transport.
View the full position description HERE
For more information or to send an application, please contact [email protected]
Image: Mikki Gomez, Switched On: The Teaches of Peaches, City Recital Hall, March 2023