Australian Chamber Orchestra
Head of Production & Technical
The ACO is looking for a committed Head of Production & Technical for our multi-venue home, ACO On The Pier, to join our team.
· Permanent, full-time position
· State of the art venues in a stunning waterfront location
· Competitive salary
ABOUT THE ACO
Led by its charismatic Artistic Director, Richard Tognetti, the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) is renowned world-wide for its inspired and courageous programming and unrivalled performances. The ACO collaborates with an extraordinary range of artists including the world’s leading performers, cinematographers, writers, and visual artists.
In 2022, the ACO opened its new, purpose-built home in Sydney’s Walsh Bay Arts Precinct – ACO On The Pier – which includes 3 venues: 277-seat Performance Space, Event Space and Studio, as well as a Media Suite and other preparation and administration spaces. ACO On The Pier is an exciting home for performance, presentation, creative development and community engagement as well as private and corporate events and conferencing.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Head of Production & Technical leads all production and technical operations and services for ACO On the Pier. The role works closely with the ACO On The Pier team, ACO Executive, ACO producers, external clients and other stakeholders. It is responsible for ensuring that the events, technical facilities, systems, personnel and related services of the ACO’s home are safely and seamlessly managed, planned, staffed, operated, cared for and developed to ensure the achievement of the organisation’s artistic, financial and operational objectives.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR• Demonstrated senior level experience at production and/or technical management level or higher within an arts company, a multi-artform venue, event production company or on large scale productions.
• Superior organisational, administrative and time management skills with demonstrable experience in managing staff, budgets, multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Exemplary people management skills, including experience in successfully building strong relationships and culture with staff and stakeholders.
• Knowledge and practical working experience with venue and event technologies and systems, (lighting, sound, audio visual, video, staging).
• Knowledge and experience of current rigging and work at height practices, rigging systems and staging.
•Knowledge and practical experience of all relevant WHS legislation and safety systems in performance and events venues.
• Experience successfully preparing, managing and reporting on business plans and budgets.
• Highly competent written and spoken communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Capacity for swift and effective decision making under pressure.
• Ability to perform manual labour, including but not limited to performing physically demanding duties, lifting and working at heights.
• Advanced competence in Microsoft Office, Auto CAD, Vectorworks.
• A current Working with Children check and Driver’s License.
TERMS
The position is a permanent full-time position based in the ACO’s home in Sydney. The ACO supports opportunities for employees to achieve a balance in their work and home lives particularly for intensive touring or operational roles within the organisation.
Please note that working hours for this position will be irregular due the nature of the role at ACO On The Pier and the venue’s activity schedules, with evening and weekend work required regularly where not covered by casual staff.
WHY JOIN US?
At the ACO, you’ll be part of a team that values creativity, excellence, and collaboration. Your role is instrumental in shaping the standards, systems and culture that support outstanding technical delivery across all ACO On The Pier activities. We value balance, kindness and professionalism and take pride in being a respectful place to work.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The ACO is committed to equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, mature age workers, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) people
HOW TO APPLY
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to join our team. To apply, please download the position description and forward your CV and an accompanying cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience to [email protected].
If you have any queries about the position or its requirements, please contact Alexandra Cameron-Fraser, Chief Operating Officer – [email protected]To download the position description go to our website – Head of Production & Technical, ACO On The Pier
Applications close: 10 February 2026 The ACO is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a supportive and barrier-free workplace. If you require any adjustments before or during the selection process, please email [email protected]
