Operations Coordinator

From the centre of Perth to the furthest corners of our state, we have provided the soundtrack to life in WA since 1928.

• Join a high-performance operations and concert delivery team
• WA’s premier arts organisation
• Maximum Term, part-time position

Our Organisation
As the State Orchestra, Perth’s first and finest, WASO is the largest employer of performing artists in Western Australia and reaches two million people with musical experiences each year on stage, in our community, and online.

From concert halls to classrooms, hospitals to aged care, we bring joy, inspire learning, and nurture participation in our community, because everybody deserves the opportunity to experience live music. Every year, through community and leading industry partnerships, we engage a new generation of young and emerging artists to help secure a bright future for music in Australia.

We celebrate our rich classical music heritage with great artists from all over the world and commission and perform new repertoire to renew and expand it. The Orchestra collaborates widely with major arts companies and independent artists, performing opera to ballet, movies to musicals, jazz to rock. We champion the diversity of music in all its forms, with a team of talented and passionate people who create unforgettable experiences for all West Australians to enjoy.

The Role
The Operations Co-ordinator supports the Operations & Logistics Manager in running the productions and events planned for delivery by WASO. The position is production-focused and supports the Operations & Logistics Manager in setting up and packing up rehearsals and events for WASO as well as maintaining our warehouse and storage facility in Belmont.

Skills Required

To be successful you will need to have:

• Demonstrated experience in assisting with the management of logistics for our various locations that include:
  • Preparing load lists for our freight movements
  • Supervising the transportation of equipment and instruments
• Maintaining our asset register
• Procuring instrument hire, piano tuning and St Johns ambulance when required
• Possess a current Australian drivers licence and access to a working vehicle
• Strong administration skills
• Performing maintenance and repairs to WASO assets and equipment
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, a team player and a proven ability to work well with creative and artistic persons;
• Excellent organisational skills, an effective problem solver with demonstrated conflict management and negotiation skills;

You will also be able to demonstrate:

• Understanding of current Workplace Health & Safety legislation
• Great interpersonal skills: active listening, empathy and teamwork
• A demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within the team and display a proactive approach to achieving objectives;
• A high level of attention to detail in both an operational and administrative capacity;
• A willingness to be hands-on and apply a practical approach to tasks; and
• A willingness to work on weekends and outside standard business hours.

For a more detailed explanation of this role please review the Position Description here.

Your Benefits
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading and iconic arts organisation, where you will be directly supporting and involved in live music performance. Our employees enjoy many of our performances either free or discounted as well as non-remunerative benefits such as enjoyment of our Health and Wellness Program which includes, free flu vaccinations and hearing tests, free access to our Employee Assistance Program and discounted physiotherapy services as well as the benefits of a flexible workplace and access to salary sacrificing. This is your opportunity to engage in a vibrant cultural environment in the heart of the CBD as well as at our Belmont location.

All applications must include your current Resume and a Covering Letter summarising your suitability for this position.

The WASO Group of Companies promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. The WASO Group encourages people with disabilities, First Nations peoples, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job.

PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO:  

Robyn Holt, holtr@waso.com.au
Human Resources Manager

Only applicants with full Australian work rights will be considered for this position.